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938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 - Property report

Also known as: 938 Cornell Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.92

Sale price

$244,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
938 Cornell Ave
Albany, CA 94706
Zip code
94706
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
65-2657-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/21/1997
Sale price
$244,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,501
Current property tax
$5,406
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,259
Stories
10
Year built
1920
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1934
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
0.92
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
56 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
ALBANY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/21/1997 $244,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/11/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/24/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX
05/05/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/05/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX X
05/03/2013 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX
03/22/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX & XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/21/1997 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XX
11/13/1996 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX X
11/13/1996 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X
12/17/1993 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,501
Current property tax
$5,406
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$405,322
Land value
$121,596
Building value
$283,726

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $397,375 1.3571 $5,393 +1.05%
2024-2025 $389,584 1.3699 $5,337 +1.50%
2023-2024 $381,947 1.3766 $5,258 +2.90%
2022-2023 $374,458 1.3645 $5,109 +1.00%
2021-2022 $367,117 1.3781 $5,059 +1.93%
2020-2021 $363,354 1.36592 $4,963 -0.09%
2019-2020 $356,231 1.3945 $4,968 +3.04%
2018-2019 $349,248 1.3804 $4,821 +2.46%
2017-2018 $342,401 1.3742 $4,705 +5.18%
2016-2017 $335,690 1.3326 $4,473 +8.84%

Permit information for 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/16/2024

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Albany residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,400,000

49.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,092

20.1% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cornell Elementary School 9 Public K-5 569 0.06
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 0.34
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.41
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.41
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.45
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.87
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.93
Harding Elementary School 5 Public K-6 475 0.95
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.97
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 1.06
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.13
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.63
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.97
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.12
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.13
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 1.35
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.44
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.45
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 1.48
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.50
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.13
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.55
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.55
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.80
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.12
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.12
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.45
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.49
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.50
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.61

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

The development at 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 has a total of 1,259 square feet.

When was 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 last sold and what was the sale price?

938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 was last sold on 03/21/1997 for $244,000.

What is the assessed value of 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 is currently assessed at $397,375.

What are the property taxes for 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

The property taxes for 938 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 total $5,392.

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