1151 Garfield Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA


Property Overview:

1151 Garfield Ave is a single-family home in Albany, CA, built in 1925. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,136 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, large basement, and sits on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $1,232,000.


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 Albany Middle, MacGregor High (Continuation), and Cornell Elementary.

    • Average SAT score: 1150 (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 2BR plus office/1BA layout (flexible use as 3BR).
  • Gorgeous new kitchen with granite countertops and maple cabinets.
  • All new double-pane windows for energy efficiency.
  • Sunny, spacious living room open to kitchen.
  • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout.
  • Newly painted inside and out.
  • Large basement for storage or creative use.
  • Detached garage, long driveway, and bonus studio/shed—ideal for home office or hobbies.
  • Huge, sunny yard with lush lawn, fruit trees, and plantings—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or play.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Albany location near top-rated schools, shops, cafés, parks, and transit.
  • Walk Score: 94, Bike Score: 98—easy access to daily needs and recreation.
  • Commuter-friendly with excellent access to public transportation.
  • Ideal for family living, outdoor enjoyment, and entertaining.

Price and Status History

date type price
1989-12-01 Sold 230000
2004-07-12 Sold 520000
2004-10-05 For Sale NaN
2004-11-21 Off Market NaN
2004-12-10 Sold 675000
2015-12-11 Sold 462000
2023-07-01 For Sale 843398
2024-07-01 For Sale 1411430
2025-02-26 Rental 71789
2025-04-24 For Sale 949000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ALBANY LDFL CO Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94706, USA N N NF 0 CAD000607374 0.64
USDA ARS WESTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER (WRRC) 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710-1105, USA Y N NF 0 CA6120507342 0.71

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CARAL MANUFACTURING 578 Cleveland Avenue, Albany, CA 94710-1007, USA 2 2002 N/A 94710GMSMT578CL 0.58

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SAFEWAY STORE 1500 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94707-2107, USA OPR: Operating 0.71

Flood Risk Info

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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

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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 2 7

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