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949 Polk Street, Albany, CA 94706 Property Information

949 Polk Street, Albany, CA 94706 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 949 Polk Street, Albany
Zip code 94706
County Alameda
Parcel ID 66-2725-35

Sales & Tax Overview for 949 Polk Street, Albany

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Sale date 12/29/1998
Sale price $422,000
Arm's length
Property tax $2,340

Lot & Building Information for 949 Polk Street, Albany

Building sqft 832
Building class Condominium - Single Residential Living Unit (7300)
Acreage 0.157
Year built 1981
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
89 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
55 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
96 /100. Biker's Paradise

Zoning district Residential Medium Density (R-2)
School district Albany Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 949 Polk Street, Albany

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About 949 Polk Street, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 949 Polk Street, Albany, CA 94706?

949 Polk Street, Albany, CA 94706 was built in 1981 and has a total of 832 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 949 Polk Street, Albany, CA 94706 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $172,437, the tax amount paid for 949 Polk Street, Albany, CA 94706 is $2,340.

When was 949 Polk Street, Albany, CA 94706 last sold?

949 Polk Street, Albany, CA 94706 was last sold in 10/11/2018.

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Past Sales & Property History for 949 Polk Street, Albany

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/29/1998 $422,000

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Title Documents for 949 Polk Street, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/11/2018 Grant Deed
12/29/1998 Deed
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 949 Polk Street, Albany

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $2,340
Market value $172,437

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Assessment History for 949 Polk Street, Albany

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $172,437 1.3571 $2,340 +1.05%
2024-2025 $169,057 1.3699 $2,316 +1.50%
2023-2024 $165,743 1.3766 $2,282 +2.90%
2022-2023 $162,493 1.3645 $2,217 +1.01%
2021-2022 $159,308 1.3781 $2,195 +1.92%
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Permits for 949 Polk Street, Albany

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Albany residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,075,000
-2.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,015
1.2% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 0.10
Cornell Elementary School 9 Public K-5 569 0.41
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.76
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.76
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.79
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.45
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.84
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.17
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 1.19
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.38
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.45
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.81
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.81
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.09
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.17
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Neighbors for 949 Polk Street, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 949 Polk Street, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
939 Polk St, Albany 1,803 08/01/2006
927 Polk St, Albany 1,935 08/01/2014 $785,000
907 Buchanan St, Albany 1,559 09/16/2020 $1,080,000
942 Cerrito St, Albany 983 11/27/2002 $406,000
848 Solano Ave, Albany 2,912 07/02/2013 $281,500
934 Polk St, Albany 1,296 09/16/1994 $195,000
923 Taylor St, Albany 2,928 08/10/2017
905 Buchanan St, Albany 3,097 10/11/2018
943 Taylor St, Albany 888 03/05/2024
909 Taylor St, Albany 1,495 05/16/2022
913 Polk St, Albany 788 11/20/2008 $468,000
902 Polk St, Albany 1,909 03/06/2015
917 Polk St, Albany 1,462 09/27/2019
911 Buchanan St, Albany 1,114 12/01/2020
934 Cerrito St, Albany 1,032 01/08/2013 $566,000
930 Polk St, Albany 1,498 12/24/2009 $468,000
938 Polk St, Albany 920 06/25/2013
941 Taylor St, Albany 1,944 07/25/2023
938 Cerrito St, Albany 818 12/10/2007
930 Cerrito St, Albany 2,014 01/27/2000 $250,000
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