Albany Terrace, Albany, CA
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Key Words:
Solano Avenue Stroll, Top Albany Schools, Car-light Lifestyle
Albany Terrace is a compact grid of level streets tucked between Solano Avenue and Marin Avenue, lined with well-kept 1920s and post-war bungalows plus a handful of updated Craftsman cottages. Lots are modest but gardens brim with fruit trees and pollinator beds, giving every block a leafy, lived-in charm. Residents are steps from Solano Avenue’s cafés, bookstores, and weekend farmers’ market, while groceries at Safeway and Monterey Market are a quick bike ride away. Jewels Terrace Park offers a playground and picnic lawn at the center of the neighborhood, and families walk to top-ranked Albany schools or catch BART at El Cerrito Plaza for car-light commutes. Traffic is light and the community feel is strong, though driveway space is scarce and vintage homes can mean smaller bedrooms and ongoing maintenance. Most buyers see those as fair trade-offs for walkability, friendly sidewalks, and an address in one of the East Bay’s most sought-after school districts.
Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Beach Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Havens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Wildwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Albany Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Albany High | High | 9-12 |
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info at GreatSchools.org
Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.7
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.9
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