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Seller's Agent in 2024
Howard Pearlman
Howard Pearlman Re Brokerage
(925) 323-0741
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
1492 Sonoma Ave Albany, CA 94706
Albany Terrace NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,018,000 - $1,363,575
2
Beds
1
Bath
987
Sq Ft
$1,271/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Albany Middle School Rated A
- Solid Surface Countertops
- 4-minute walk to Jewel's Terrace Park
About This Home
As of April 2024Charming, light-filled bungalow in A+ location! Nestled on a tranquil street in coveted Albany Terrace, 1492 Sonoma is just steps to Marin Elementary, a few blocks to Solano Ave., and minutes to Monterey Market, Westbrae, N. Berkeley BART, and freeways. The comfortable floorplan features a welcoming foyer, spacious living room with picture window framing lemon trees in the sunny front yard, formal dining room with built-in cabinets, an updated, eat-in kitchen with pantry and adjacent laundry room, and a sleeping area with 2 bedrooms on opposite ends of a hallway with shared bathroom. Architectural elements—including graceful archways, niches for displaying art, built-ins, and refinished hardwood floors—infuse the home with character and warmth. The back yard retreat features a large sunny redwood deck overlooking a stately sycamore, fig and maple trees, with a few steps down to a rustic stone patio, garden beds, and patch of grass. A long driveway provides plenty of off-street parking, and the detached garage offers many possibilities. Interior/exterior painted in 2023, new roof installed in 2020. This is a rare and special home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Howard Pearlman Re Brokerage License #00985980 Listed on: 03/27/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 3,850 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Upper Albany Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 6526422
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 27, 2024
Closed on
Apr 5, 2024
Sold by
Sandra A Hayashi Trust and Hayashi Sandra A
Bought by
Palgut-Palmer Family Trust and Palmer
Seller's Agent
Howard Pearlman
Howard Pearlman Re Brokerage
Buyer's Agent
Megan Micco
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$375,000
38.46%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$129,628
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,064,046
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$190,848
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 11, 2018
Sold by
Hayashi Sandra A
Bought by
Hayashi Sandra A and Sandra A Hayashi Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 10, 2004
Sold by
Hayashi Ruth Y
Bought by
Hayashi Ruth Y and Ruth Y Hayashi Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palgut-Palmer Family Trust | $1,350,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Hayashi Sandra A | -- | None Available | |
| Hayashi Sandra A | -- | None Available | |
| Hayashi Ruth Y | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Palgut-Palmer Family Trust | $1,080,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,350,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/15/2024 04/15/24 | Sold | $1,350,000 | +38.5% | $1,368 / Sq Ft |
| 04/01/2024 04/01/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/27/2024 03/27/24 | For Sale | $975,000 | -- | $988 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
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 | $8,855 | $1,370,000 | $413,100 | $963,900 |
| 2024 | $8,855 | $431,185 | $129,508 | $301,677 |
| 2023 | $8,681 | $422,731 | $126,969 | $295,762 |
| 2022 | $8,307 | $414,444 | $124,480 | $289,964 |
| 2021 | $8,177 | $406,317 | $122,039 | $284,278 |
| 2020 | $8,026 | $402,152 | $120,788 | $281,364 |
| 2019 | $7,845 | $394,267 | $118,420 | $275,847 |
| 2018 | $7,632 | $386,537 | $116,098 | $270,439 |
| 2017 | $7,442 | $378,959 | $113,822 | $265,137 |
| 2016 | $7,095 | $371,530 | $111,591 | $259,939 |
| 2015 | $6,676 | $365,951 | $109,915 | $256,036 |
| 2014 | $6,569 | $358,784 | $107,762 | $251,022 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Howard Pearlman
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Megan Micco
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Megan Micco
(510) 708-9952
2 in this area
143 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41053984
APN: 065-2642-002-00
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