Property Overview:
624 Masonic Ave is a single-family home in Albany, CA, built in 1950. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,018 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, lovely wood floors, spacious bedrooms, dual-pane windows, a remodeled kitchen, and interior access to the garage. The estimated home value is $1,337,000 (last sold for $975,000 in 2015).
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 Albany Middle, MacGregor High (Continuation), and Cornell Elementary.- Average SAT score: 1150 (593 Math, 557 English) — higher than state average of 975.
- Albany schools are highly rated and within walking distance.
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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:
- One-level, move-in ready home with fresh, bright interior
- Living room with fireplace
- Remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, stylish backsplash, and ample storage
- Tastefully remodeled bathroom with custom tile work
- Dual-pane windows for energy efficiency
- Interior access to garage with built-in laundry
- Backyard oasis:
- Verdant, mature landscaping
- Fenced-in creek with a pretty bridge
- Vine-covered pergola
- Hot tub in a private setting
- Detached storage structure
- Low-maintenance front landscaping
- Easy stroll to Solano Ave. shops, restaurants, and El Cerrito Plaza
Location Benefits:
- Heart of Albany: Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood
- Top-rated Albany schools within walking distance
- Close to parks, shopping, and dining
- Ideal blend of peaceful living and urban convenience
- Open house: Sundays 2–4:30 PM