NOT LISTED FOR SALE

525 Key Route Blvd Albany, CA 94706

Estimated Value: $1,093,000 - $1,239,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
949 Sq Ft
$1,250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2021

Last sale price $1,130,000 $1,191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,047/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2021

Charming light-filled MacGregor home in sought-after upper Albany. Situated on a tree-lined street, it's just minutes to top-rated Albany schools, Solano Ave shopping and dining, EC Plaza and BART, two farmers' markets, and Ohlone Greenway. Leave the car in the garage! This lovingly maintained and tastefully updated home retains its distinctive architectural features, including arched doorways, fireplace, multi-paned windows, and original matchstick hardwood flooring, while incorporating modern amenities including tankless water heater, sparkling updated bathroom, and stainless steel appliances. Easy access from the eat-in kitchen to the fabulous extra-deep level backyard. Expansive lush lawn for play, beautifully landscaped for entertaining, al fresco dining, or growing vegetables. Separate laundry area, sewer lateral complaint, freshly painted. This is the one you have been waiting for!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Friedman

Village Associates Real Estate License #00521002 Listed on: 04/02/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Durkee

Winkler Real Estate Group License #01988556

Winkler Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,174

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 2,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Macgregor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 67284235

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,174

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: MACGREGOR
  • Directions: Solano to Key Route
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Albany (510) 559-6500

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2750
  • Parcel Number: 67284235
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2021
Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Leach Peter George
Bought by
Thompson Emily Jordan and Brown Christopher Thomas
Seller's Agent
Linda Friedman
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julie Durkee
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$231,000
25.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,185,977

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,977
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.12%
Original Mortgage
$1,016,887
Outstanding Balance
$922,095
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$263,882

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2018
Sold by
Arnett Stephanie C and Mclaughlin Michael
Bought by
Leach Peter George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2013
Sold by
Mclaughlin Michael Timothy
Bought by
Arnett Stephanie C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2007
Sold by
Arnett Stephanie C and Odhiambo Victor O
Bought by
Arnett Stephanie C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2006
Sold by
Wendell C Smith Family Holdings Llc
Bought by
Odhiambo Victor O and Arnett Stephanie C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1999
Sold by
Smith Mary E
Bought by
Smith Wendell C and Smith Mary E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Thompson Emily Jordan $1,130,000 Chicago Title Company
Leach Peter George $907,000 Chicago Title Company
Arnett Stephanie C -- Chicago Title Company
Arnett Stephanie C -- None Available
Odhiambo Victor O $560,000 Old Republic Title Company
Smith Wendell C -- California Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Emily Jordan $1,016,887
Closed Leach Peter G $300,000
Previous Owner Leach Peter George $675,000
Previous Owner Leach Peter G $75,000
Previous Owner Leach Peter George $679,650
Previous Owner Arnett Stephanie $100,000
Previous Owner Arnett Stephanie C $445,000
Previous Owner Odhiambo Victor O $448,000
Previous Owner Wendell C Smith Family Holdings Llc $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,130,000 -- --
04/28/2021 04/28/21 Sold $1,130,000 +25.7% $1,191 / Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2021 04/02/21 For Sale $899,000 -- $947 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $19,174 $1,216,134 $366,940 $856,194
2024 $19,174 $1,192,155 $359,746 $839,409
2023 $18,868 $1,175,651 $352,695 $822,956
2022 $18,283 $1,145,600 $345,780 $806,820
2021 $15,716 $953,410 $286,023 $667,387
2020 $15,588 $943,641 $283,092 $660,549
2019 $15,248 $925,140 $277,542 $647,598
2018 $11,484 $672,548 $201,764 $470,784
2017 $11,199 $659,365 $197,809 $461,556
2016 $10,666 $646,441 $193,932 $452,509
2015 $9,955 $636,736 $191,021 $445,715
2014 $9,425 $590,000 $177,000 $413,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Linda Friedman

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 254-3837

    1 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Linda Friedman
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  • Julie Durkee

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Julie Durkee

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 548-2900

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Julie Durkee
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40943900

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 067-2842-035-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706

525 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA

This home is located at 525 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA 94706 since 02 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,185,977, approximately $1,249 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 525 Key Route Blvd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and Tehiyah Day School.

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