East Bay · Top schools · Walkability
Albany
One square mile, top schools, BART, and Solano Avenue.
Median
$1,350,000
The numbers
Median Price
$1,350,000
Median Sqft
1,500
$/Sqft
$895
Walk Score
76
The vibe
A tightly-knit small city that punches several weight classes above its zip code — top public schools, walkable Solano corridor, and a community that treats every neighbor like a friend.
Who loves it
Families who can’t (or won’t) afford Piedmont but want comparable school outcomes, in a community that’s smaller, tighter, and more accessible.
What it isn't
A big market — Albany is one square mile. When the right house lists, you decide in 48 hours or you lose it.
Schools
- Marin Elementary8/10
- Albany Middle9/10
- Albany High9/10
Highlights
- ✦Albany Unified School District (top in West County)
- ✦Solano Avenue walkability
- ✦Albany Hill & Memorial Park
- ✦El Cerrito Plaza BART (5-min walk)
Insider note from Roger
The streets between Solano and Marin have the most consistent appreciation. The hill streets above Marin trade view for a slightly longer walk to BART and Solano.
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