NOMAR, Albany, CA
At a glance
NOMAR is ranked #5 of 12 neighborhoods in Albany with an overall score of 4.5/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (5.0/5) and schools (4.7/5, 5th of 12 in Albany), at a median home price of $1.39M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $128,000. No factor scores below 3.5/5, its weakest being public spaces.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
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.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants5.0
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.8
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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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NOMAR FAQs10 answers
Is NOMAR a good place to live?
NOMAR ranks 5th of 12 neighborhoods in Albany with an overall Houseberry score of 4.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (5.0/5) and schools (4.7/5).
Is NOMAR safe?
NOMAR, Albany scores 4.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 12 neighborhoods in Albany.
What do homes in NOMAR cost?
The median home price in NOMAR, Albany is $1.39M, compared with $1.37M for Albany as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $128,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in NOMAR rising or falling?
The median home price in NOMAR, Albany is up about 5.3% over the past 12 months, from $1.32M to $1.39M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve NOMAR?
Schools serving NOMAR, 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 NOMAR?
NOMAR, Albany receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 12 in Albany. Summer days run 56° to 73°F and winter days 45° to 60°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is NOMAR walkable to shops and restaurants?
NOMAR, Albany scores 5.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.8 out of 5, 6th of 12 in Albany.
What is NOMAR known for?
NOMAR, Albany is associated with Solano Avenue Convenience, Albany Schools Access and Car-lite Living. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (5.0/5) and schools (4.7/5).
How does NOMAR compare to other Albany neighborhoods?
NOMAR ranks 5th of 12 neighborhoods in Albany. It ranks 5th 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 East Washington and Hillside.
What are the downsides of living in NOMAR?
NOMAR, Albany scores lowest on public spaces (3.5/5).
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