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1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 - Property report

Also known as: 1240 Brighton Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1961

Acreage

1.15

Sale price

$2,180,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1240 Brighton Ave
Albany, CA 94706
Zip code
94706
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
67-2821-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/26/2023
Sale price
$2,180,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$28,431
Current property tax
$28,336
Tax per sq. ft.
$12
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,465
Stories
15
Year built
1961
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1965
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
25
Lot
Acreage
1.15
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (R-1)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA

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

Sales history for 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

More about Alameda County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/11/2023 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
04/26/2023 Deed of trust XXX XXXXXX X XXX & XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
04/26/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXX XXXXXX X XX
04/26/2023 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/28/2022 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/06/2021 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
12/01/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/12/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/12/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/20/2005 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1240 Brighton 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
$28,431
Current property tax
$28,336
Tax per sq. ft.
$12
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,095,000
Land value
$628,500
Building value
$1,466,500

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,268,071 1.3571 $30,780 +1.05%
2024-2025 $2,223,600 1.3699 $30,461 +35.95%
2023-2024 $1,627,698 1.3766 $22,407 +2.90%
2022-2023 $1,595,792 1.3645 $21,775 +1.00%
2021-2022 $1,564,506 1.3781 $21,560 +1.93%
2020-2021 $1,548,468 1.36592 $21,151 -0.09%
2019-2020 $1,518,117 1.3945 $21,170 +3.04%
2018-2019 $1,488,361 1.3804 $20,545 +2.46%
2017-2018 $1,459,190 1.3742 $20,052 +5.18%
2016-2017 $1,430,588 1.3326 $19,064 +22.70%

Permit information for 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/10/2018
09/14/2017
08/11/2017

*Most recent permits 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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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

Daily traffic map

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Harding Elementary School 5 Public K-6 475 0.39
Cornell Elementary School 9 Public K-5 569 0.53
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 0.57
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 0.57
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.76
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.76
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 0.79
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.81
Fairmont Elementary School 5 Public K-6 503 0.87
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.93
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 0.13
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.47
Prospect Sierra School NR Private K-8 477 1.26
Invictus Academy Of Richmond 4 Charter 7-12 330 1.26
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 1.45
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.50
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 1.60
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School 4 Public 7-8 681 1.69
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.70
St. John The Baptist NR Private K-8 189 1.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 0.25
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 0.25
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.47
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 0.57
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.23
Invictus Academy Of Richmond 4 Charter 7-12 330 1.26
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.70
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 2.01
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 2.01
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 2.02

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

The development at 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 has a total of 2,465 square feet.

When was 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 last sold and what was the sale price?

1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 was last sold on 04/26/2023 for $2,180,000.

What is the assessed value of 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 is currently assessed at $2,268,071.

What are the property taxes for 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

The property taxes for 1240 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 total $30,779.

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