$1,111,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
910 Sq Ft
4,200 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 23, 2026

$1,221 Per Sq Ft

39% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Tile Countertops
  • Spanish Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of June 2026

Located in Albany with an exceptional Walk Score of 95, 408 Cornell Avenue is a 1939 Spanish Mediterranean MacGregor home blending timeless character with everyday convenience. Built by renowned developer Charles MacGregor, this iconic home is cherished for it's distinctive architecture, original hardwood floors, charming split-level design, and signature entryway featuring original tile details. This inviting residence offers one bedroom and one bathroom on the main level, plus an additional split-level bedroom, creating living space filled with warmth and character. The front yard is accented by two beautiful and mature purple Jacaranda trees, that creates not only a gorgeous view from the living room window but privacy and shade. Set on a generous 4,200 square foot lot with a wide side setback, the property offers exciting possibilities for an ADU or future expansion. Additional features include an attached one-car garage, off-street parking, and close proximity to Solano Avenue, El Cerrito Plaza, BART, parks, shopping, freeways, and highly rated Albany schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Choi

The Agency License #01433100 Listed on: 05/27/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

JUNE MCDANIELS

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01307858

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 910 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

4,200 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.1
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBAGENCY 2
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: ALBANY
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 910
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: 220 Volt Outlet, Tile Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Albany (510) 559-6500

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4200

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2026 06/23/26 Sold $1,111,000 +39.2% $1,221 / Sq Ft
06/09/2026 06/09/26 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2026 05/27/26 For Sale $798,000 -- $877 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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
2026 $3,792 $60,519 $36,011 $24,508
2025 $3,792 $59,332 $35,305 $24,027
2024 $3,727 $58,169 $34,613 $23,556
2023 $3,673 $57,028 $33,934 $23,094
2022 $3,414 $55,910 $33,269 $22,641
2021 $3,333 $54,814 $32,617 $22,197
2020 $3,167 $54,252 $32,282 $21,970
2019 $3,089 $53,189 $31,650 $21,539
2018 $3,017 $52,146 $31,029 $21,117
2017 $2,937 $51,124 $30,421 $20,703
2016 $2,812 $50,121 $29,824 $20,297
2015 $2,741 $49,368 $29,376 $19,992
2014 $2,615 $48,401 $28,801 $19,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41136070

bridgeMLS

APN: 067-2829-004-00

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