Property Overview:
1535 Posen Ave is a single-family home in Albany, CA, built in 1922. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,751 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,938,000.
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: 1,150 (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:
- Beautiful Craftsman architecture with original details and modern updates.
- Elegant living room with wood-burning fireplace.
- Formal dining room with Craftsman built-ins and a Sue Johnson light fixture.
- Remodeled kitchen (2005):
- Fireproof Italian soapstone counters
- Stainless steel appliances
- Slate floor
- Farmhouse sink
- Abundant cabinetry
- Opens to expansive family room with gas fireplace and French doors to a parklike backyard.
- Solar panels and electric car charging station.
- Hardscape and pavers lead to a cottage/workshop and decks—potential for a hot tub.
- Fully fenced yard.
- Upper floor addition (2004):
- Three bedrooms, two baths (including primary suite with ensuite bath).
- Upstairs hardwood oak floors and staircase added in 2024.
- Double-pane Pella windows throughout.
Location Benefits:
- Located in one of Albany’s most coveted neighborhoods.
- Monterey Market and other local favorites just a block away.
- Just over half a mile to North Berkeley BART—excellent for commuters.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and amenities nearby.