Whimsical 1930s 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in Albany's Thousand Oaks neighborhood. This delightful home offers 885 square feet of comfortable and inviting living space, with original, refinished hardwood floors throughout and plenty of storage capacity! A very spacious and tranquil garden in the back awaits! Ideally located just minutes from Kensington's Colusa Circle, look forward to enjoying amenities such as Kensington Farmers Market, Semifreddi's Bakery Flagship store and Benchmark Pizza.The shops, restaurants, and cafes of Solano Avenue are very near as well.
The living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, two dimmable wall sconces and plenty of natural light. The kitchen offers an excellent example of the home's "blended charm," with its original, restored hutch ice box and modern appliances including a 4-burner gas range, brand-new refrigerator, microwave, newly refinished double-kitchen sink, garbage disposal, and ample storage including a pantry closet off its mudroom/hallway! The room just off the kitchen provides perfect space for full dining and calming views of the garden.
Off the central hallway, two comfortable bedrooms offer quiet retreats, serviced by a full bathroom featuring original, restored cabinetry, a shower-over-sunken tub combination, stylized tile flooring, and a pedestal sink with new fixtures.
At the rear of the home, the petite sun/workroom offers washer/dryer hookups, and provides convenient, direct access to the rear garden, a private, tranquil escape to relax, or perhaps cultivate some new flowers. There are plum and apple trees to enjoy as well!
The home provides updated dual-pane windows, new window treatments, a highly efficient central heating system, a newly paved driveway and walkways, and a garage for a smaller car or storage. This home's ideal location also offers quick access to El Cerrito Plaza for everyday essentials and hassle-free connection to Transbay express buses, El Cerrito BART, and Highway 80 for Bay Area commuters.
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18-24 month lease preferred.
Tenant Responsible for all utilities
Twice-monthly gardening service included
Smaller dog considered with a 2-year lease
House for rent
$4,550/moFees may apply
516 Curtis St, Albany, CA 94706
2beds
885sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Small dogs OK
Hookups laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceNew window treatmentsPicturesque tree-lined streetStylized tile flooringPlenty of natural lightPlenty of storage capacityGarbage disposal
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 885 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 67286271
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Price change | $4,550-6.2%$5/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,850$5/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Thousand Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Marin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Albany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Albany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi






