NOMAR, Albany, CA
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Key Words:
Solano Avenue Convenience, Albany Schools Access, Car-lite Living
NOMAR is a slim, walk-everywhere strip hugging the north side of Solano Avenue. Blocks of pre-war cottages and 1950s ranches tuck behind the avenue’s storefronts, so residents can grab morning coffee, a library book, or take-out tacos without starting a car. Yards are small but flower-filled, and neighbors know each other from sidewalk chats and school drop-off a few minutes away. Weekends revolve around strolling Solano’s boutiques, catching matinees at the art-house theater, and cycling to the Ohlone Greenway for a flat ride to Berkeley or El Cerrito BART. Parking is tight and the nightlife buzz can drift down side streets, yet most buyers come precisely for that city energy wrapped in Albany’s celebrated school district and civic services.
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 merchants5.0
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.8
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