NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 Hillside Ave Albany, CA 94706

Solano Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $918,000 - $1,165,757

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,717 Sq Ft
$584/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 2, 2026

Last sale price $925,000 $539 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,958 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Terrace
  • Laundry Room
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Albany Hill Park

About This Home

As of March 2026

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Martell

Winkler Real Estate Group License #01401840 Listed on: 01/28/2026

Winkler Real Estate Group

Co-Listed By

Danielle Clements

Winkler Real Estate Group License #01910218

Last Buyer's Agent

Negar Souza

Red Oak Realty License #01701667

Red Oak Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,044 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up

Interior Spaces

  • 1,717 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Built-In Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

5,044 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.12
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOJR
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOJR
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: ALBANY
  • Directions: Solano Ave - Cerrito St - Hillside Ave
  • Architectural Style: None
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1717
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room
  • Stories: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Terraced Up, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: Yes
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5044

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2026
Closed on
Feb 25, 2026
Sold by
Deborah Ostertag-Jennings
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Laura Martell
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Negar Souza
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
15.77%
Views
170
Current Estimated Value
$952,984

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,984
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.44%
Original Mortgage
$740,000
Outstanding Balance
$737,065
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$265,374

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1996
Sold by
Hemmat Khalegh and Hemmat Roshanne
Bought by
Ostertag Jennings Deborah
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Solano Hill, CA

  • Jennifer Hansen-romero Real Estate Agent - Winkler Real Estate Group

    Jennifer Hansen-romero

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 907-4432

    37 Total Sales

    12 in Solano Hill

    $455K - $860K Price Range

    Jennifer Hansen-romero
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  • Ann Wilkins Real Estate Agent - Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

    Ann Wilkins

    Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

    (510) 616-4757

    19 Total Sales

    2 in Solano Hill

    $525,500 Price Range

    Ann Wilkins
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  • Logene Butler Real Estate Agent - Bhg Re Reliance Partners

    Logene Butler

    Bhg Re Reliance Partners

    (510) 800-8093

    21 Total Sales

    2 in Solano Hill

    $645,500 Price Range

    Logene Butler
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  • Derek Han Real Estate Agent - Bhg Reliance Partners

    Derek Han

    Bhg Reliance Partners

    (510) 851-9881

    145 Total Sales

    2 in Solano Hill

    $1.2M - $1.3M Price Range

    Derek Han
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  • Leslie Manzone Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Leslie Manzone

    Compass

    (707) 244-7025

    67 Total Sales

    1 in Solano Hill

    $1,369,000 Price

    Leslie Manzone
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  • Michele Manzone Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Michele Manzone

    Compass

    (510) 291-6194

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Solano Hill

    $1,369,000 Price

    Michele Manzone
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$925,000 First American Title
Ostertag Jennings Deborah $232,000 American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $740,000
Previous Owner Ostertag Jennings Deborah $392,500
Previous Owner Ostertag Jennings Deborah $365,000
Previous Owner Ostertag Jennings Deborah $345,000
Previous Owner Ostertag Jennings Deborah $230,000
Previous Owner Ostertag Jennings Deborah $235,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Sold $925,000 +15.8% $539 / Sq Ft
02/12/2026 02/12/26 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2026 01/28/26 For Sale $799,000 -- $465 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $8,695 $386,095 $117,928 $275,167
2025 $8,695 $378,388 $115,616 $269,772
2024 $8,562 $370,832 $113,349 $264,483
2023 $8,041 $370,424 $111,127 $259,297
2022 $7,594 $356,163 $108,949 $254,214
2021 $7,467 $349,043 $106,813 $249,230
2020 $7,310 $352,393 $105,718 $246,675
2019 $7,142 $345,484 $103,645 $241,839
2018 $6,945 $338,712 $101,613 $237,099
2017 $6,768 $332,072 $99,621 $232,451
2016 $6,442 $325,562 $97,668 $227,894
2015 $6,077 $320,674 $96,202 $224,472
2014 $5,914 $314,394 $94,318 $220,076
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Martell Real Estate Agent - Winkler Real Estate Group

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Laura Martell

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (415) 948-1282

    2 in this area

    78 Total Sales

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  • Danielle Clements Real Estate Agent - Winkler Real Estate Group

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Danielle Clements

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 734-1287

    2 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Danielle Clements
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  • Negar Souza Real Estate Agent - Red Oak Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Negar Souza

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 543-7016

    5 in this area

    207 Total Sales

    Negar Souza
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41122286

bridgeMLS

APN: 066-2755-012-01

California Alameda County Albany 94706 Solano Hill

953 Hillside Ave, Albany, CA

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