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About Albany
Albany is located on the Eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, across from the Golden Gate Bridge.
The city lies in the northwestern corner of Alameda County, bordered by the cities of El Cerrito and Richmond on the north and the city of Berkeley on the east and south sides. The terrain is mostly flat, except for Albany Hill, which rises to 338 feet above sea level. The Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge is just a few miles south of Albany, off Interstate 80, which runs along the western edge of the city. AC Transit bus lines and a BART station in neighboring El Cerrito provide easy accessible transportation service to San Francisco, Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland and beyond.
Albany is located in the center of almost any desired form of recreation and culture available. With San Francisco to the west and Berkeley to the east and south, theaters and museums of all types are only minutes away. In addition, professional and college sports activities abound throughout the area.
Within Albany itself, Golden Gate Fields, one of the largest thoroughbred racetracks in the United States, draws its participants from throughout the entire Bay Area. Throughout Albany, but especially on Solano Avenue, there are sidewalk cafes, as well as numerous full-dining establishments that offer everything from simple fare to a variety of international dishes.
Committed to environmental preservation, Albany has an ongoing creek restoration program, and recently dedicated 1/3-mile of land to the San Francisco Bay Trail. The Albany Mudflats are frequented by numerous shorebirds, such as, snowy egrets, double-breasted cormorants, and Canadian Geese, as proof that the preservation efforts are certainly worthwhile and effective.
Albany also operates a Community Center/Library, Senior Center, Teen Center, Child Care Center, and seven local parks with playgrounds, ballfields, and tennis courts. The school district owns and operates an indoor swimming pool that is open to the public.
Community groups also put on a variety of activities of general interest to the community. One such event, The Solano Stroll, is a mile-long celebration of food, fun and music and draws about 75,000 people from throughout the Bay Area each year on the second Sunday in September.
Albany includes the friendly communities of Key Route Albany, Key Route Baja Albany and Albany Hills. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in any of these fine communities, call Dave and Carla Higgins. Double Your Expectations
Buying a New Albany Home?
Buying a Albany home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should
know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your
family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a Albany home to purchase:
- Location – Albany has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity
to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in Albany.
As you browse homes on , keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking.
You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you'll become willing to make compromises to find the Albany home
that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful Albany homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the
one for you. Get started now.
Selling your Albany Home?
Selling your Albany home through Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is the right decision. Our agents are here to guide you
through a potentially complicated process. You deserve top-dollar for your property and Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is committed to marketing
and selling your home. All of our agents are certified REALTORs® and they are determined to give you peace of mind
throughout the home selling process. With years of experience in the Albany home market, our team has the secret recipe
for attracting the right kind of home buyers at just the right time. Choosing Dave Higgins - Keller Williams is a wise decision. Learn a bit
more about our agents here.
Apply for a Home Loan to purchase your Albany home?
The Albany home market is highly active at this time. Interest rates continue to hover near record lows and it’s never
been easier to finance your Albany home purchase —whether it’s your first home purchase, a vacation property, or a retirement
townhouse. Find out how much house you can afford, learn about settlement and closing costs, and access the most current
lending rates through our preferred mortgage partner.