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Hard-to-find Albany property features two homes on one lot with ample plus space. The house at 802 Jackson Street is a stylish, thoughtfully remodeled 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, (with architectural plans to turn the half into a full bath*) with 1,446 sq ft* after a 2015 addition/remodel added more space. The second house is 906 Washington Avenue, an 823 sq ft* 1+ bedroom, 1 bath home, with an additional sunny office. Below the one bedroom, there is a 686 sq ft* bonus space with two garages, that is easily accessible from the Jackson Street house and has internal access to the upper floor of the Washington Avenue house. A former cabinet maker/kitchen designer owned the property and both kitchens knock it out of the park with a combination of style and functionality. The 2015 addition created a dream primary suite with a large walk-in closet and bathroom. A landscaped front yard provides a grassy lawn plus a tree-shaded stone patio for entertaining, play, and gatherings. This flexible, versatile layout provides so many great choices for todays buyers and goes against the trend of tiny Albany homes. Albany is a “Biker and Walker’s Paradise”, according to WalkScore®, with a small town vibe that also has big town amenities and highly-rated schools**.
802 Jackson St
Interior:
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath
- Hardwood floors
- Formal living room with leaded glass door, built-in cabinets, and fireplace
- Formal dining room with fireplace and built-in cabinet
- 2016 permitted remodel/addition added 208 sq ft* with enlarged bedrooms, second bathroom addition, exterior door with access to yard, and some new windows
- 2019 permitted, remodeled kitchen
- Eat-in kitchen
- Oversized island
- Professional grade Z Line stove with 6 burners and 1 grill
- Stainless steel appliances
- Carrera marble countertops and subway tile backsplash
- Custom “wall” pantry with sliding chalkboard door
- Exterior door to the backyard/parking pad
- Recessed lights
- Energy-efficient windows and a door
- Functional drawers with:
- Lights
- Smaller drawers within bigger drawers
- Pull-out shelves
- Soft close
- Primary bedroom
- Indoor/outdoor access to the lawn and patio gathering area
- Expanded to the south in 2015
- Generous-sized walk-in closet
- 2015 new ensuite bathroom with penny tile/radiant heat floor and subway tile
- Second bedroom expanded to the south in 2015
- 2015 new guest bathroom is ready for a tub/shower with plumbing and extended tile floor behind right hand northwest wall per architectural plans/seller*
- Enclosed entry porch used by former tenants as office area*, they used the kitchen door as a main entrance
- Attic storage and under house crawl space storage
- Stackable laundry unit in kitchen
- 1,446 app. sq. ft. per 2014 architectural plans
Exterior:
- Enclosed entry porch
- 2020/2021 new hardscaping/landscaping to front yard with new retaining wall, French drains, pavers, fence, and lawn with irrigation
- Lawn and tree-shaded stone patio for gatherings and play in front yard
- Fully fenced and enclosed front and back yards
- Mature landscaping
- Flagstone patio backyard with planting areas
- Two-car garage (street level/first floor of 902 Washington Avenue)
- Large plus space/garages a few feet from the kitchen door and provide an opportunity for office, artist space, workshop, expansion, etc.*
- One-car parking pad
- 5,000 sq. ft. lot per public records
906 Washington Ave
Interior, upstairs:
- One bedroom and one bathroom
- Upper level of two story building
- Office/sunroom remodeled with foundation, insulation and electrical upgrades in 2008
- Hardwood floors
- Hill views
- Formal living room with windows filling north and east walls, plus fireplace
- Formal dining room
- 2012 remodeled kitchen
- Silestone quartz counter
- Stainless steel appliances
- Ecohome semi-custom cabinets
- Self-close drawers
- Pantry
- Marmoleum floor
- 2012 upgraded windows
- Recessed lights
- Eat-in kitchen/breakfast bar
- Updated bathroom June 2022
- 823 app. sq. ft. per 2014 architectural plans
Interior, downstairs:
- Main entry to upper unit
- Two garages with interior access to the upper unit
- Lots of possibility for exercise, workshop, office, art studio, etc*
- Cool older wood doors for each garage, one that slides open facing the flagstone patio between the two homes and one that opens inward, facing Washington Avenue
- Short distance to the kitchen exterior door of 802 Jackson, great for access between the two spaces
- Laundry room and storage
- 686 app. Sq. ft. per 2014 architectural plans (non-habitable per plan)
Location:
- Rated “Very Walkable” by Walk Score®
- Just 3 blocks to Solano Avenue, the “Main Street” of Albany. Features a wide variety of dining choices, coffee shops, a movie theater, grocery and convenience stores, gardening supplies, a gym, yoga studios, personal services and many other unique small businesses
- Multiple transbay bus stops on Solano Avenue, San Pablo Avenue, and at Pierce Street
- Close to El Cerrito Plaza BART station
- Line up for authentic French pastries at Patisserie Rotha
- Get your breakfast at Sam’s Log Cabin
- Convenient to favorites:
- Suzette Crepe Café
- Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar
- Fonda Restaurant
- Flora and Ferment
- Get your coffee here with Hals, Royal Ground Coffee, and Souvenir Coffee shops
- Neighborhood favorite Tay Tah has great bubble tea
- Nightlife scene for music and a beer: Ivy Room, Club Mallard, The Hotsy Totsy, and Ocean View Brew Works all within blocks
- Enjoy playgrounds at Cornell and Ocean View Elementary Schools
- Explore in beautiful, green Albany Hill park with hidden trails and staircases
- Just blocks to magical Memorial Park, a neighborhood hub offering:
- Albany Pool (open to the public)
- Off-leash dog park
- Free music in the park in September
- Playground with swings and climbing structures
- Big grassy field
- Tennis courts
- Picnic area for BBQ and kids birthday parties
*Approx. sq ft per architectural plans. Buyer to verify with the city. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information. **Any interested parties should verify the school district and availability, as attendance is not guaranteed.
Neighborhood
Residents of Albany enjoy convenient access to the Bay Bridge with a fraction of the population density found in San Francisco. Located just a few miles northwest of Berkeley, the real estate in Albany ranges from highrise, oceanview condos up to single family homes less than a mile from the Albany State Marine Reserve.
Albany’s trifecta of entertainment, education, and access makes it one of the absolute best neighborhoods in the entire Bay Area. First, there is Solano Avenue, an amazingly well-kept Bay Area street with all the best amenities. If you’re an SF transplant, you’ll feel right at home eating at the award-winning Little Star Pizza. Additionally, Albany is home to one of the best school districts in the Bay Area. Lastly, Albany provides easy access to the rest of the Bay Area. Bordering Berkeley, you’ve got quick access to CAL, and a quick commute to SF via BART and the Transbay Bus. Best of all, you’re along the I-80 corridor, making this neighborhood more accessible to Lake Tahoe without any of the Bay Bridge Traffic and just a quick jaunt to Marin County over the Richmond Bridge.
Interstate 80 and 580 run down the western border of Albany, which makes for an easy commute to and from Oakland, San Francisco, and several other Bay Area communities.
Albany is in the perfect location for undergraduate and graduate students. UC Berkeley is less than three miles away and can be easily accessed with a short ride on Route 52. Business school students and professors can walk or ride to the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station and be at Wharton San Francisco in less than an hour.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the full slate of amenities offered at Albany Hill Park. Start your morning with a brisk hike through the eucalyptus tree-lined trail, and take in the occasional views of the San Francisco Bay. Or, jump on the Bay Trail and enjoy incredible SF views while walking or biking.
If you’re looking for excellent food, drinks, and entertainment, Albany residents can find it all on Solano Avenue. Here are a few of the highlights:
Solano Ave:
A unique Bay Area take on New American whole-animal butchered faire: Jaunita & Maude (just off Solano)
Deep-dish pizza that any Chicagoan will love at Little Star Pizza
Old school ambiance, tasty cocktails and the occasional Surf Rock band at The Ivy Room.
Catch a flick at the old school Albany Theater
Add some greenery to your life and yard at Flowerland… one of the best Bay Area Nurseries
Other Albany greats:
Albany Bowl, which is one of the last great Bay Area bowling alleys.
The El Cerrito Plaza is also an ideal place for Albany residents to do their daily and weekly shopping. Notable stores in El Cerrito Plaza include:
Trader Joe’s: An incredible grocery store with a varied assortment of specialty goods, along with a great selection of wine and spirits.
Bed, Bath & Beyond: Furnish your home with high-quality kitchenware, bedding, and home decor at this popular national retail store.
Barnes and Noble: Peruse aisles of books and magazines or fire up your laptop in the cozy cafe at B&N.
Although there are several fun events on the Albany Event Calendar, the marquee festival is the Solano Avenue Stroll. Held on the 2nd Sunday of September, this festival features an annual theme color, a plethora of local/regional artisans, fantastic food vendors, a slew of entertainers, all tied into one eventful parade. Since 1974, the Solano Avenue Stroll has been a premier Bay Area parade, and something Albany residents can enjoy every year.
Schedule
Open Houses:
Sundays, 7/3 & 7/10 from 2-4pm
Brokers Tour:
Thursdays, 6/30 & 7/7 from 9:30am-12pm
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Contact Kathleen Wilson
(510) 919-1712
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Contact
Kathleen Wilson
RealtorRed Oak RealtyDRE# 01343881510.919.1712 officewww.eastbayhomeguide.com