Property Overview:
1120 Santa Fe Ave is a single-family home in Albany, CA, built in 1924. It features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 885 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,046,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 10.1% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Marin Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Albany High.- Average SAT score: 1150 (593 Math, 557 English)—higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 16,386 (9.4% growth since 2000).
- 55.8% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (17.24%); second largest: 25-34 years (15.82%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.7°F (January), 76.1°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 25.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $63,708.
- Average annual spending: $50,612.
Property Features:
- Charming “diamond in the rough” with potential for customization.
- Cozy living area, dining space, kitchen, large walk-in closet, and sunny back porch.
- Ideal for contractors and first-time homebuyers seeking a project.
- Steps from Solano Avenue: restaurants, cafes, shops, parks, and top-rated K-12 schools.
- Easy access to public transportation (BART, Transbay bus lines) and major freeways (80/580/880).
- No HOA fees.
Location Benefits:
- Vibrant, desirable Albany neighborhood in the East Bay.
- Walkable to shopping, dining, and parks.
- Excellent commuter access to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
- Strong community feel with a focus on families and education.