Albany Jewel! Vaulted ceiling, arched doorways and a sculptural storybook fireplace greet you at this lovely 1940s Bungalow. Charming details abound, such as vintage art deco fireplace tile and a built-in dining room cabinet. The grand living room is perfect for large gatherings. Beyond the living room you will find an entry way with a generous foyer closet. To the right of the entry you will find a bedroom, and along the hall an updated bathroom with mid-century style vanity. There is a second bedroom facing the backyard. A charming vintage style curved breakfast room with original built in cabinets is the perfect spot for coffee and dinners. Kitchen features include butcher block countertops, new stove and refrigerator (2025), and lovely ceramic tile backsplash. Full service laundry room is located off the kitchen. Outside you will find a large deck perfect for spending time with loved ones, and a yard ready for gardening, parties, or play. Sought after location just blocks from Solano Ave, the Farmer's Market, shopping and favorite local eateries. Dreams come true!
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
505 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706
2beds
928sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$1,118,700 Zestimate®
$1,185/sqft
$3,882 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,118,700
$1.01M - $1.24M
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Sculptural storybook fireplaceGenerous foyer closetArched doorwaysVaulted ceilingBuilt-in dining room cabinetUpdated bathroomLarge deck
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Listed by:
Sari Cooper DRE #02002965 510-715-9807,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Sarah Ridge, DRE #01990459
District Homes
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41102004
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 928
- Total interior livable area: 928 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 67282329
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $946,657
- Date on market: 6/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $1,100,000+29.4%$1,185/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41102004 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Pending sale | $850,000$916/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41102004 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000+2.2%$916/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41102004 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2017 | Sold | $832,000+95.5%$897/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2012 | Sold | $425,500+118.8%$459/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/1996 | Sold | $194,500$210/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $946,657 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,417 +1.6% | $928,095 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,179 +3.1% | $909,900 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,716 +1.3% | $892,061 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,521 +0.2% | $874,573 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,487 +2.2% | $865,611 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,170 +67.6% | $848,640 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,455 | $832,000 +80.7% |
| 2017 | $8,455 +4.8% | $460,497 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,067 +8.1% | $451,467 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,463 | $444,690 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,463 | $435,980 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $434,010 +65.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $262,545 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $257,398 +0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $255,213 +1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $250,908 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $245,989 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $241,167 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $236,439 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $231,804 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $227,262 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $223,098 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $218,723 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,478 | $214,434 |
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Neighborhood: Garfield
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