812 Washington Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA

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Property Overview:

812 Washington Ave is a single-family home in Albany, CA, built in 1926. It features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms on the main level, with a flexible lower level offering up to 2 additional bedrooms, an office, and a full bath. The home offers 923 sq. ft. of living space (main level), a parking garage, and is currently valued at approximately $659,200.

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: Ocean View Elementary, Albany Middle, Albany High.
    • Average SAT score: 1150 (593 Math, 557 English)—well above 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:

  • Updated 1926 Bungalow on Albany Hill with sparkling Bay and City views.
  • Main Level:
    • 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, family room, small deck.
    • Oak and marmoleum floors.
    • Sunny enclosed porch with panoramic views.
  • Lower Level:
    • Up to 2 bedrooms, office, full bathroom, family/recreation room with glass doors to deck and backyard.
    • New wool carpets.
    • Separate entrance—ideal for extended family, guests, rental income, or future ADU.
  • Dual pane windows and doors throughout.
  • Private backyard with deck and scenic outlooks—great for entertaining.
  • Off-street parking and storage bin in backyard.

Location Benefits:

  • Top-rated Albany schools (K-12).
  • Centrally located:
    • Easy access to freeways, SF Bay Transit, El Cerrito BART, and UC Berkeley.
    • Close to Ranch 99, Costco, local parks, farmers markets, Albany Bulb, and Solano Stroll.
  • Urban access with a small-town community feel.
  • Ideal for commuters and those seeking versatility, views, and convenience.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1977-12-15 Off Market 54500
2022-03-14 For Sale 1150000
2022-03-31 Pending NaN
2022-04-29 Sold 1300000
2022-09-13 Pending NaN
2025-04-25 For Sale 988000
2025-05-10 Pending NaN
2025-05-12 For Sale NaN
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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 0.15
USDA ARS WESTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER (WRRC) 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710-1105, USA Y N NF 0 CA6120507342 0.19
MANASSE-BLOCK TANNING CO 1300 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1304, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125204 0.75
SOLID WASTE MGMT CTR SECOND AND, Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637227 0.76

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 0.39
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 0.77
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO 1333 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1317, USA 178 2016 Yes 94710PCFCS1333S 0.85
A & B DIE CASTING 1417 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1322, USA 10 1998 N/A 94710BDCST1417F 0.91

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 1 1328 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA 0.84
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT #3 1415 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.90
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 2 1420 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.93
SAFEWAY STORE 1500 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94707-2107, USA OPR: Operating 0.98
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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 2
AE 0 0 2 4
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 8
VE 0 0 1 8

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 0 1
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 2 6

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 4
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