$1,550,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

1056 Ordway St Albany, CA 94706

SOMAR Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,335 Sq Ft
3,850 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,161 Per Sq Ft

30% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Premium Lot
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 1056 Ordway Street—a bright, beautifully-updated Albany gem in the beloved Northbrae neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Craftsman is full of personality, charm and warmth, starting with a spacious eat-in kitchen, perfect for pancake mornings to unforgettable dinner parties, featuring sleek, new stainless steel appliances and a gas stove ready for your favorite recipes. Sunlight pours into every corner, highlighting gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Natural light also graces the formal living room, which is complete with a cozy fireplace, and the grand dining room, with its classic built-ins. Modern comfort meets vintage character in all the right ways from the spa-inspired bathrooms to the sunny backyard ideal for gardening, lounging, or weekend BBQs. A detached garage adds even more flexibility. The large full basement and loads of storage have endless possibilities. 1056 Ordway blends timeless appeal with everyday ease—an ideal home in one of Albany’s most sought-after spots!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christian Thede

NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES License #01335015 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

June Mcdaniels

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01307858

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,051

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 3,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Premium Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Retrofit for Earthquakes

Interior Spaces

  • 1,335 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Albany Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,051

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBNORT
  • Subdivision Name: ALBANY
  • Directions: Sonoma to Ordway
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Partial, Other, Appliances
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1928

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Stucco, Siding - Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3850

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Russell Howard Heath Living Trust and Spooner-Health Family Trust
Bought by
Creger Ho Family Trust and Creger
Seller's Agent
Christian Thede
NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES
Buyer's Agent
June Mcdaniels
BHG RE Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$355,000
29.71%
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-80.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2012
Sold by
Heath Carolyn Belle
Bought by
Heath Carolyn B and Spooner Antony M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2012
Sold by
Heath Carolyn Belle and Heath Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Heath Carolyn Belle and Heath Russell Howard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2003
Sold by
Heath Howard R and Heath Elizabeth T
Bought by
Thornton Heath Howard Russell and Thornton Heath Elizabeth Belle
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,550,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $1,550,000 +29.7% $1,161 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $895 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,051 $67,914 $43,887 $24,027
2024 $4,051 $66,582 $43,026 $23,556
2023 $3,760 $65,276 $42,182 $23,094
2022 $3,525 $63,996 $41,355 $22,641
2021 $3,442 $62,742 $40,545 $22,197
2020 $3,277 $62,099 $40,129 $21,970
2019 $3,196 $60,881 $39,342 $21,539
2018 $3,121 $59,688 $38,571 $21,117
2017 $3,038 $58,518 $37,815 $20,703
2016 $2,909 $57,370 $37,073 $20,297
2015 $2,830 $56,508 $36,516 $19,992
2014 $2,705 $55,401 $35,801 $19,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Christian Thede

    NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    June Mcdaniels

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41100450

bridgeMLS

APN: 065-2632-013-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706 SOMAR

1056 Ordway St, Albany, CA

This home is located at 1056 Ordway St, Albany, CA 94706 and is currently priced at $1,550,000, approximately $1,161 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1056 Ordway St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and The Crowden School.

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