NOT LISTED FOR SALE

739 Madison St Albany, CA 94706

Hillside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $760,000 - $1,005,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
861 Sq Ft
$1,070/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Last sale price $832,000 $966 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,112/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of September 2023

Nestled above Downtown Albany, this charming fixer-upper with great views & an adjacent lot for sale has endless potential. Welcome to 739 Madison St, a diamond in the rough located on an expansive 5,000 Sq. Ft. lot perfect for expanding the main home size, or remodeling & adding an ADU! Opportunity is knocking with the adjacent 2,346 Sq Ft lot next door also for sale providing a total of 7,346 Sq Ft available to build your dream home(s). Both properties get great sunlight with serene views of mountain homes & greenery. Centrally located a short walk to Parks, Transit, Downtown Albany, & Fourth Street Shopping, yet tucked away in a quiet community with some excellent rated schools. Desirable Middle Albany Neighborhood providing peace, space & convenience for you to have the best of everything. Contractors, investors & those willing to roll up your sleeves to unleash the creativity needed to turn into your dream home; should not miss out on this chance to own a home & so much land.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Wilcox Legette

The Realty Consulting Group License #02143966 Listed on: 07/30/2023

Co-Listed By

David Seaton

The Realty Consulting Group License #01458376

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

  • $14,406

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Garden
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 861 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 066-2793-020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,406

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Age: 77
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 861
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Formica, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 861
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Wood
  • Property Faces: West
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Albany City Unified
  • Elementary School: Cornell Elementary
  • Middle School: Albany Middle
  • Elementary School: 26797
  • Middle School: 26799

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Views
  • Parcel Number: 066-2793-020
  • Lot Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
  • Second Unit Description: Storage shed

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Albany City Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Cornell Elementary
  • Middle School Text: Albany Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2023
Closed on
Sep 19, 2023
Sold by
Chiarantano Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Zimbalist Trust and Zimbalist
Seller's Agent
Kristen Wilcox Legette
The Realty Consulting Group
Buyer's Agent
Julie Durkee
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$832,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$563,000
-40.36%
Views
180
Current Estimated Value
$921,640

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,640
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1992
Sold by
Chiarantano Grace
Bought by
Chiarantano Grace and Chiarantano Revocable Living T
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
Zimbalist Trust $835,000 Old Republic Title Company
Chiarantano Grace -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zimbalist Trust $855,750
Closed Zimbalist Trust $668,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $832,000 -6.1% $966 / Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2023 07/30/23 Price Changed $886,000 -36.5% $1,029 / Sq Ft
07/30/2023 07/30/23 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $1,620 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $14,406 $851,700 $255,510 $596,190
2024 $14,406 $835,000 $250,500 $584,500
2023 $3,120 $58,443 $33,699 $24,744
2022 $2,372 $57,297 $33,038 $24,259
2021 $2,312 $56,173 $32,390 $23,783
2020 $2,273 $55,597 $32,058 $23,539
2019 $2,198 $54,508 $31,430 $23,078
2018 $2,137 $53,439 $30,814 $22,625
2017 $2,954 $52,391 $30,209 $22,182
2016 $2,829 $51,364 $29,617 $21,747
2015 $2,756 $50,592 $29,172 $21,420
2014 $2,631 $49,601 $28,601 $21,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kristen Wilcox Legette

    The Realty Consulting Group

    (408) 242-3994

    2 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Kristen Wilcox Legette
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  • David Seaton

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    David Seaton

    The Realty Consulting Group

    (650) 722-0840

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    David Seaton
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  • Julie Durkee

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Julie Durkee

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 548-2900

    2 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Julie Durkee
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81936629

MLSListings

APN: 066-2793-020-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706 Hillside

739 Madison St, Albany, CA

This home is located at 739 Madison St, Albany, CA 94706 since 30 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $921,640, approximately $1,070 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 739 Madison St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and Tilden Preparatory School - Albany.

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