Declan Spring & Denitsa Shopova Present

Exceptional Albany Home

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$1,249,000

715 Jackson Street, Albany

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Property Details

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beds

4

baths

2

interior

1,660 sq ft

Originally built in 1920, this 4 bedroom Craftsman home has been lovingly updated for modern living, yet retains its old world charm. The deep front porch is the first of multiple outdoor spaces at 715 Jackson for entertaining or relaxation. In classic Craftsman style, the front door opens to a living room with hardwood floor, and flows seamlessly to the modern kitchen with timeless finishes like a farmhouse sink, and copper faucet. All new appliances, quartz countertops, and an abundance of windows all combine to elevate the space. The kitchen and adjacent dining room each have an exterior door to a spacious roof deck inviting you to make outdoor living, and dining al fresco a healthy habit. Enjoy morning sun from the roof deck and backyard, or watch as the houses in the Berkeley Hills twinkle at golden hour when the sunset reflects back at you. Each level has a full bathroom, thoughtfully refreshed with dual sinks. There’s 1 bedroom upstairs, and 3 bedrooms downstairs, with a laundry room, and exterior doors from 2 of the bedrooms to the backyard. Your green thumb will be inspired in the backyard by the already mature fruit trees, plum, apple, meyer lemon, and grapevine. There’s plenty of space on the backyard patio to play, entertain, or simply enjoy the day. 715 Jackson is a block and a ½ from Solano Avenue, and just 2 blocks from Albany Hill and Creekside Park.

4 bedrooms, per Assessors Office
2 bathrooms
1660 sq ft living space per public record
Exterior and interior fully repainted
Multiple outdoor spaces
East facing view of the Berkeley Hills
Recently refreshed kitchen with farmhouse sink, and copper faucet
Recently refreshed bathrooms, each with dual sinks
Wood floors throughout
Mature fruit trees
1 ½ blocks from Solano Avenue
2 blocks from Albany Hill and Creekside Park

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Neighborhood

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Residents of Albany enjoy convenient access to the Bay Bridge with a fraction of the population density found in San Francisco. Located just a few miles northwest of Berkeley, the real estate in Albany ranges from highrise, oceanview condos up to single family homes less than a mile from the Albany State Marine Reserve.

Albany’s trifecta of entertainment, education, and access makes it one of the absolute best neighborhoods in the entire Bay Area. First, there is Solano Avenue, an amazingly well-kept Bay Area street with all the best amenities. If you’re an SF transplant, you’ll feel right at home eating at the award-winning Little Star Pizza. Additionally, Albany is home to one of the best school districts in the Bay Area. Lastly, Albany provides easy access to the rest of the Bay Area. Bordering Berkeley, you’ve got quick access to CAL, and a quick commute to SF via BART and the Transbay Bus. Best of all, you’re along the I-80 corridor, making this neighborhood more accessible to Lake Tahoe without any of the Bay Bridge Traffic and just a quick jaunt to Marin County over the Richmond Bridge.

Interstate 80 and 580 run down the western border of Albany, which makes for an easy commute to and from Oakland, San Francisco, and several other Bay Area communities.

Albany is in the perfect location for undergraduate and graduate students. UC Berkeley is less than three miles away and can be easily accessed with a short ride on Route 52. Business school students and professors can walk or ride to the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station and be at Wharton San Francisco in less than an hour.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the full slate of amenities offered at Albany Hill Park. Start your morning with a brisk hike through the eucalyptus tree-lined trail, and take in the occasional views of the San Francisco Bay. Or, jump on the Bay Trail and enjoy incredible SF views while walking or biking.

If you’re looking for excellent food, drinks, and entertainment, Albany residents can find it all on Solano Avenue. Here are a few of the highlights:

Solano Ave:
A unique Bay Area take on New American whole-animal butchered faire: Jaunita & Maude (just off Solano)
Deep-dish pizza that any Chicagoan will love at Little Star Pizza
Old school ambiance, tasty cocktails and the occasional Surf Rock band at The Ivy Room.
Catch a flick at the old school Albany Theater
Add some greenery to your life and yard at Flowerland… one of the best Bay Area Nurseries

Other Albany greats:
Albany Bowl, which is one of the last great Bay Area bowling alleys.

The El Cerrito Plaza is also an ideal place for Albany residents to do their daily and weekly shopping. Notable stores in El Cerrito Plaza include:

Trader Joe’s: An incredible grocery store with a varied assortment of specialty goods, along with a great selection of wine and spirits.
Bed, Bath & Beyond: Furnish your home with high-quality kitchenware, bedding, and home decor at this popular national retail store.
Barnes and Noble: Peruse aisles of books and magazines or fire up your laptop in the cozy cafe at B&N.

Although there are several fun events on the Albany Event Calendar, the marquee festival is the Solano Avenue Stroll. Held on the 2nd Sunday of September, this festival features an annual theme color, a plethora of local/regional artisans, fantastic food vendors, a slew of entertainers, all tied into one eventful parade. Since 1974, the Solano Avenue Stroll has been a premier Bay Area parade, and something Albany residents can enjoy every year.