Albany Terrace, Albany, CA
At a glance
Albany Terrace is ranked #2 of 12 neighborhoods in Albany with an overall score of 4.5/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.7/5) and schools (4.7/5, 2nd of 12 in Albany), at a median home price of $1.57M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $149,000. No factor scores below 3.5/5, its weakest being public spaces, with prices running about 15% above the Albany median.
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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.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.7
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.9
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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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Houseberry School Score Data
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Albany Terrace FAQs10 answers
Is Albany Terrace a good place to live?
Albany Terrace ranks 2nd of 12 neighborhoods in Albany with an overall Houseberry score of 4.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.7/5) and schools (4.7/5). The trade-off is a median home price of $1.57M against the Albany median of $1.37M.
Is Albany Terrace safe?
Albany Terrace, Albany scores 4.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 12 neighborhoods in Albany.
What do homes in Albany Terrace cost?
The median home price in Albany Terrace, Albany is $1.57M, compared with $1.37M for Albany as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $149,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Albany Terrace rising or falling?
The median home price in Albany Terrace, Albany is up about 34.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.17M to $1.57M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Albany Terrace?
Schools serving Albany Terrace, Albany include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Beach Elementary (5.0/5) and Havens Elementary (4.7/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Albany Terrace?
Albany Terrace, Albany receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 3rd of 12 in Albany. Summer days run 56° to 72°F and winter days 45° to 60°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is Albany Terrace walkable to shops and restaurants?
Albany Terrace, Albany scores 4.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 5th of 12 in Albany.
What is Albany Terrace known for?
Albany Terrace, Albany is associated with Solano Avenue Stroll, Top Albany Schools and Car-light Lifestyle. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.7/5) and schools (4.7/5).
How does Albany Terrace compare to other Albany neighborhoods?
Albany Terrace ranks 2nd of 12 neighborhoods in Albany. It ranks 2nd of 12 in Albany for schools (4.7/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Albany are SOMAR and East Shore.
What are the downsides of living in Albany Terrace?
Albany Terrace, Albany scores lowest on public spaces (3.5/5). Its median home price of $1.57M runs about 15% above the Albany median of $1.37M.
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