East Washington, Albany, CA
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Key Words:
Memorial Park Proximity, Walkable Grid, Albany School Zone
East Washington is Albany’s classic central grid: four-block runs of early 20th-century bungalows and tidy cottages framed by mature magnolias. The district sits between lively Solano Avenue restaurants and Memorial Park’s ballfields, dog run, and year-round Aquatic Center, so residents can choose farmers-market bustle or lawn-chair picnics within a five-minute stroll. Lots are compact but level, and many backyards host raised-bed gardens or accessory dwellings added under Albany’s generous ADU rules. Traffic is light because the interior streets dead-end at Key Route Boulevard or Colusa Avenue, making the zone popular for chalk-drawing kids and evening dog walks. Commuters reach North Berkeley or El Cerrito Plaza BART in about ten minutes by bike via the Ohlone Greenway, and I-80 is just far enough away that freeway noise is a non-issue. Housing turnover is rare, but when listings do appear they draw multiple offers thanks to Albany’s coveted K-12 schools and the promise of car-lite living in the East Bay.
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
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 merchants5.0
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 4
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