Welcome to 1026 Ventura Avenue, a beautiful 5BR/4BA Craftsman on a charming tree-lined street. This dreamboat location puts Solano Avenue cafés, Westbrae shops, and Hopkins Street favorites like Monterey Market moments away. Step inside through an inviting entryway w crown moulding & pocket doors into the light-filled living room, where original hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, & picture windows frame a graceful maple tree. The spacious dining room w elegant wainscoting flows to an open kitchen outfitted w Viking appliances, quartz counters, & a breakfast bar. Three bedrooms on the main level offer flexibility, including an ideal guest or au pair suite w private entrance & convenient laundry. Upstairs, the primary retreat delivers Bay views, bath w dual sinks & walk-in shower & a sunny lofted den. Outside, the backyard is an oasis reimagined by the owners complete w pergola draped in flowering vines, porch swing, & patio w heat, fruit trees, & raised bed gardens. A finished outbuilding adds flex space for a gym, storage. Extensive upgrades include plumbing, wiring, foundation, dual-pane windows, tankless water heater, & central heat & AC, attic & wall insulation. Top-rated Albany schools, parks, & easy BART access make this the ultimate family-friendly hub for Bay Area living!
Sold for $2,120,000
$2,120,000
1026 Ventura Ave, Albany, CA 94706
5beds
2,104sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$2,103,800 Zestimate®
$1,008/sqft
$6,992 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,103,800
$1.89M - $2.34M
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Raised bed gardensFruit treesCozy fireplaceSunny lofted denPorch swingOpen kitchenTree-lined street
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Listed by:
Michele Senitzer DRE #01910603 510-283-1990,
Compass,
Bradley Ceynowa DRE #02201355,
Compass
Bought with:
Andrea Gordon, DRE #01233563
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41110240
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,104
- Total interior livable area: 2,104 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Back
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 65263017
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,008/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,202,992
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Sold | $2,120,000+21.1%$1,008/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110240 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2025 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$832/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110240 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000-13.8%$832/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110240 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,995$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2021 | Sold | $2,029,000+27%$964/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40949750 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2021 | Pending sale | $1,598,000$760/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40949750 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,598,000+59.8%$760/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40949750 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2020 | Sold | $1,000,000$475/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,202,992 +2% |
| 2024 | $33,043 +3.9% | $2,159,804 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $31,815 +3.3% | $2,110,971 +2% |
| 2022 | $30,795 +41.3% | $2,069,580 +48.4% |
| 2021 | $21,792 +61% | $1,394,296 +75% |
| 2020 | $13,536 +273.5% | $796,700 +770% |
| 2019 | $3,624 +5.2% | $91,571 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,444 | $89,776 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,444 +4.5% | $88,016 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,294 +7.6% | $86,290 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,060 | $84,993 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,060 | $83,329 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $82,952 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $81,326 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $79,732 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,136 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $79,324 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $77,769 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $76,244 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,749 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $73,284 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $71,848 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $70,532 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,150 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,704 | $67,793 |
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Neighborhood: South of Marin
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- 8/10Marin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Albany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Albany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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