See Home Value
$890,000
● House - Off Market

726 Cornell Ave

Albany, CA 94706
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
967 Ft²
$967,524
RealtyHop Estimate
21.70%
Since Aug 1, 2020
CA-San Francisco
Primary Model

About This Property

A tidy gem in the heart of Albany. Right in the center of it all yet peaceful and serene. With over $100,000 worth of upgrades and repairs this flexible home works for so many scenarios. One-plus bedrooms and permitted garage conversion offer up tons of living arrangements. Enter the bright and sunny home to find a graceful living room w/ beautiful original detailing. A sweet kitchen and dining area lead to a flex room w/ floor to ceiling custom built-ins including seating/small bed, hide-away desk, shelving and drawers. A laundry room offers up additional storage. Master bedroom has a double-wide closet w/ sliding glass doors leading to a sunny deck in lovely backyard. Detached garage has been converted w/ permits into a great plus-space w/ double doors and easy access to new side yard. Under a mile to BART, and within blocks of everything a heart could desire! Ditch the car and hop on your bike!
Unit Size
967 Ft²
Days on Market
33 days
Land Size
0.06 acres
Price per sqft
$822
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1924

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Last updated: 4 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40910013)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 29, 2020 Sold
Sold
Jun 26, 2020 Listed by DISTRICT HOMES $795,000
Listed by DISTRICT HOMES
Apr 11, 2018 Sold
Sold
Mar 7, 2018 Listed by THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC. $625,000
Listed by THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC.
Don't miss this delightful 1++ cottage with a detached office/studio (fully permitted) in a fab location just 1-1/2 blocks from Solano Ave. & a short stroll to Memorial Park & the Albany Aquatic Center. This charming cottage is ideal for a single or couple looking for a perfect starter home, or downsizing into a cozy home which nonetheless has expansion potential upward. Living room features a lovely multi-light picture window, fplc & built-in custom bookcases/shelves. Liv. room, dining area, hall and versatile "middle room" have beautifully refinished matchstick hdwd floors. 'Flex' room is a writer's or craftsperson's dream, w/new cabinetry, shelving, drawers and pull-out desk, even a secret drawer & pull-out gaucho bed for guests. The comfortable bedroom, with its wall of closets & access to the deck, has new carpeting, as does the spacious detached office/studio. Entire interior has fresh designer paint. Laundry room, bath w/clever storage options, this little home has it all!

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Garage

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1924
  • Effective Year Built: 1943
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Bedroom Count: 1
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 8
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,500
  • Total Building Area: 967
  • Building Area: 967
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 967
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: REGENTS PARK MAP 06
  • Land Acres: 0000000057
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00013 BLK: AR: 0066 PAGE: 2810

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Albany City Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 420200

Zoning

  • Zoning: R

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 1-D3
  • Parcel: 66-2810-13
  • Lot: 42
  • Municipality: CITY OF ALBANY
  • Latitude: 37.8928
  • Longitude: -122.297

    Address

  • Full Address: 726 Cornell Ave
  • Address - House Number: 726
  • Address - Street Name: Cornell
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Albany
  • Carrier Code: C073
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1703
  • Zip Code: 94706

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,509,446
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 22-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2064
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 1,191,898
  • High Value: 1,437,912
  • Low Value: 945,883

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $912,800
  • Assessed Land Value: $272,340
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $640,460

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 15, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 29, 2020
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2020180986
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 11, 2018
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Apr 02, 2018
  • Previous Sale Amount: $770,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 726 Cornell Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 726 Cornell Avenue was built in 1924 and last sold on Jul 15, 2020 for $890,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 726 Cornell Avenue is $805,528.
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