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981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 - Property report

Also known as: 981 Cornell Ave

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Property type

Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes (2100)

Year built

1952

Acreage

1.15

Sale price

$850,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
981 Cornell Ave
Albany, CA 94706
Alternate address(es)
983 Cornell Ave
Zip code
94706
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
65-2656-22

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/23/2018
Sale price
$850,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,178
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes
Building sq. ft.
1,635
Stories
10
Year built
1952
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.15
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (R-1)
Units
2

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA

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

Sales history for 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/23/2018 $850,000 XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX; XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/02/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
09/22/2020 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
09/22/2020 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/22/2020 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX
09/21/2018 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
03/23/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
03/23/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXX
02/08/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/22/2016 Affidavit of Death XXXXXXXXX XXXX X
03/21/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 981 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
Property tax
$10,178
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$749,990
Land value
$224,997
Building value
$524,993

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $735,288 1.3571 $9,979 +1.05%
2024-2025 $720,871 1.3699 $9,875 +1.50%
2023-2024 $706,737 1.3766 $9,729 +2.90%
2022-2023 $692,883 1.3645 $9,454 +1.00%
2021-2022 $679,298 1.3781 $9,361 +1.93%
2020-2021 $672,338 1.36592 $9,184 +66.88%
2019-2020 $394,627 1.3945 $5,503 +3.04%
2018-2019 $386,891 1.3804 $5,341 +2.46%
2017-2018 $379,307 1.3742 $5,212 +5.18%
2016-2017 $371,871 1.3326 $4,956 +8.84%
Permits

Permit information for 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/24/2024
03/23/2012

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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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 0.16
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 0.35
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.36
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.36
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.39
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.82
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.86
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.86
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.01
Harding Elementary School 5 Public K-6 475 1.06
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.22
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.73
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.86
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.01
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.04
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 1.28
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.33
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.35
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 1.36
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.22
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.63
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.63
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.71
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.01
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.22
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.35
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.39
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.39
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.51

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Neighbors for 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA

945 Cornell Ave, Albany 926 Cornell Ave, Albany 942 Cornell Ave, Albany 944 Cornell Ave, Albany 924 Cornell Ave, Albany 956 Cornell Ave, Albany 968 Talbot Ave, Albany 948 Evelyn Ave, Albany 966 Talbot Ave, Albany 964 Talbot Ave, Albany 950 Talbot Ave, Albany 938 Masonic Ave, Albany 955 Cornell Ave, Albany 914 Cornell Ave, Albany 1219 Marin Ave, Albany 954 Talbot Ave, Albany 910 Cornell Ave, Albany 950 Cornell Ave, Albany 1209 Marin Ave, Albany 1065 Talbot Ave, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

The development at 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 was built in 1952.

What is the total square footage of 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 has a total of 1,635 square feet.

When was 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 last sold and what was the sale price?

981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 was last sold on 03/23/2018 for $850,000.

What is the assessed value of 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 is currently assessed at $735,288.

What are the property taxes for 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

The property taxes for 981 Cornell Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 total $9,978.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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