Who is the best Albany realtor?
Roger Grubb is a 18-year Bay Area realtor with deep Albany market expertise. DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate. Average 11 days on market across closed listings. Call (510) 504-0402 for a free consultation.
For Albany buyers, sellers, and the curious
The Albany realtor who actually lives the market every day.
Roger Grubb is a 18-year Bay Area realtor with Security Pacific Real Estate (DRE #01845823). His ~$340M closed-volume includes dozens of transactions in Albany and the surrounding East Bay. One square mile, top schools, BART, and Solano Avenue. Roger has walked every street in Albany and personally executes every step of every transaction.
Albany median home price (2026): $1,350,000. Days on market: 12. Price per sqft: $895.
Albany insider perspective
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.
Frequently asked about Albany real estate
What is the median home price in Albany?
As of 2026, Albany median home price is $1,350,000 with 12 days on market on average. 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.
Is Albany a good place to buy?
Families who can’t (or won’t) afford Piedmont but want comparable school outcomes, in a community that’s smaller, tighter, and more accessible. Best for: Top schools, Walkability, Family-anchored move-up, Long-term hold.
What is the catch with Albany?
A big market — Albany is one square mile. When the right house lists, you decide in 48 hours or you lose it.
What does Roger know about Albany that other realtors miss?
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.
How do I contact a Albany realtor?
Call Roger Grubb directly at (510) 504-0402. Every call is free, no pitch — always. He answers his own phone.