1120 Santa Fe Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA


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:

  • 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%).
  • 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.
  • Job Market:

    • 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 46.7°F (January), 76.1°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 25.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • 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.

Price and Status History

date type price
1993-12-07 Sold 162000
2005-10-21 Sold 150000
2005-10-31 Sold 150000
2022-05-25 Off Market NaN
2024-05-03 Pending 649000
2024-06-04 Sold 680000
2024-06-07 Sold 680000
2025-02-18 For Sale 799000
2025-03-05 Pending NaN
2025-03-18 Sold 1200000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SOLID WASTE MGMT CTR SECOND AND, Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637227 0.55
ALBANY LDFL CO Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94706, USA N N NF 0 CAD000607374 0.79
MANASSE-BLOCK TANNING CO 1300 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1304, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125204 0.82
USDA ARS WESTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER (WRRC) 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710-1105, USA Y N NF 0 CA6120507342 0.83
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.83

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
WESTERN ROTO ENGRAVERS INC 1225 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1401, USA 9 1994 N/A 94710WSTRN12256 0.66
FLINT INK CORP 750 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1340, USA 12 1991 N/A 94710FLNTN750GI 0.81
A & B DIE CASTING 1417 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1322, USA 10 1998 N/A 94710BDCST1417F 0.85
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO 1333 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1317, USA 178 2016 Yes 94710PCFCS1333S 0.95

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SAFEWAY STORE 1500 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94707-2107, USA OPR: Operating 0.44
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT #3 1415 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.95
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 1 1328 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA 0.98
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 1.00

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
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AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 5 3 1
VE 0 0 0 2

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 1 10

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