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Property Description
Welcome to 1498 Sonoma Ave, your quintessential 2 BD, 2 BA Albany Craftsman in a phenomenal location. This home has been impeccably updated while still preserving its charm and original period details: abundant natural light, oversized windows, clever use of space, natural wood built-ins, beautiful landscaping, and comfort abound. The floor plan sees the cozy bedrooms and sleekly updated bathrooms in convenient proximity to one another on one side of the house. The kitchen is warm and open, boasting stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, soapstone countertops, a breakfast nook, and adjacent laundry room that heads out to the backyard. The private backyard is perfect for all your outdoor affinities, with a deck, patio, and lawn, as well as automatic sprinklers and ambient solar & string lights set on timer. A large converted garage offers a convenient EV charger on the exterior and an additional 450-square-feet of flexible space inside. A 600-square-foot basement under the home has built-in workshop areas and tons of storage space. The appeal of this home's location cannot be overstated: a peaceful neighborhood feel next to main connective artery Marin Ave without actually being on it, Marin Elementary down the street, and all the joys of Solano Ave just two blocks over.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1498 Sonoma Ave
General
- Price: $1,195,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41127786
- Updated: 3/20/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Parking
- Parking Features: Converted Garage, Detached
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Albany
- Driving Directions: Marin to Neilson
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Stories/Levels: One Story
- Year Built: 1920
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Dimensions: 3920.4
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Rear
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,091
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 6526425
Listed by The GRUBB Company, Analise Smith-Hinkley
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Schools
Schools serving 1498 Sonoma Ave
School District:Albany City Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Marin Elementary School 1001 Santa Fe Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Cornell Elementary School 920 Talbot Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Ocean View Elementary School 1000 Jackson Street, Albany, CA 94706 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Albany Middle School 1259 Brighton Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Albany High School 603 Key Route Boulevard, Albany, CA 94706 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1498 Sonoma Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$1,195,000
-25.31%
MLS
3/24/2022
Sold
$1,600,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1498 Sonoma Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$26,069
1%
$1,697,920
2%
2024
$25,776
4%
$1,664,640
4%
2023
$24,887
607%
$1,600,000
2159%
2022
$3,522
2%
$70,819
2%
2021
$3,438
5%
$69,430
1%
2020
$3,271
3%
$68,719
2%
2019
$3,189
2%
$67,371
2%
2018
$3,112
3%
$66,051
2%
2017
$3,028
5%
$64,756
2%
2016
$2,897
3%
$63,486
2%
2015
$2,818
5%
$62,532
2%
2014
$2,691
—
$61,308
—
2013
$2,697
—
$61,031
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1498 Sonoma Ave, Albany, CA 94706 (MLS# 41127786) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1498 Sonoma Ave is currently listed for $1,195,000 and was received on March 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 1498 Sonoma Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Albany? You can browse all Albany real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

