West Washington, Albany, CA
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Key Words:
Walkable Conveniences, Starter Homes, Neighborhood Schools
This pocket west of Key Route feels like Albany’s calm middle row: tidy 1920s-40s bungalows and cottages on quiet, 25-foot frontages, buffered from San Pablo Avenue’s bustle but still close enough to walk for ramen at Oori Triangles, late-night karaoke at Ivy Room, or groceries at Trader Joe’s. Parents like being a five-minute stroll to Cornell Elementary and playground playdates at Memorial Park; commuters value the bike-friendly grid leading to North Berkeley BART or Transbay buses on San Pablo. Evenings are mellow-dog walkers, kids on scooters, porch conversations-though parking can tighten when the dive bars and cafés on San Pablo fill up. Lot sizes are small, and many homes retain original room dimensions, so remodel budgets often follow closing. Overall, West Washington is a low-stress, walk-everywhere introduction to Albany life.
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 Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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