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968 TALBOT AVE, ALBANY, CA, 94706

Berkeley, CA, 94706

At a Glance

A+97/100
📍Location Check

Convenient for most daily needs

Several everyday amenities within 3 miles — including parks, grocery stores, coffee shops, schools.

🏠 Errands are easy by car but the area isn't designed for walking. Suits most buyers in this price tier.

💰Price Check

Looks high for the area

About 9% above 19 recent comparable sales.

🏠 Currently 9% above closed comps. Defendable with strong condition and presentation; if not, the market tells us in the first two weeks.

📊Market Demand

Moderate market activity

Mixed signals — low vacancy (0%). Worth monitoring.

🏠 Market activity is moderate — priced right and presented well wins the listing race.

🌿Environmental Risk

No major environmental concerns identified

Minimal flood risk, no Superfund or toxic release sites flagged in this area.

🏠 Clean environmental read — one less line item to worry about.

🏠Property Fit

Mostly in line with nearby homes

older build (1949) — major systems may need attention.

🏠 A home from 1949 has character that doesn't comp cleanly — but every buyer weighs charm vs ongoing restoration cost differently.

What to Verify Next

  • Research comparable sales and consider negotiating
  • Have HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roof inspected
  • Verify school assignment boundaries with the district
  • Review recent nearby closed sales

Price Check

$1,317,000

Looks high for the area

Based on 8 recent comparable sales nearby

LowEstimatedHigh
$1,238,000$1,396,000

What Stands Out

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3

Beds

1.5

Baths

2,162

Sq Ft

1949

Year Built

Property Snapshot

Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1.5
Square Footage2,162 sq ft
Lot Size5,000 sq ft
Year Built1949

Market Context

Median Home Value (ZIP)$1,130,000
Estimated Monthly Mortgage$5,714/mo (est. 6.5%, 20% down)
Owner-Occupied0%
Renter-Occupied0%
Vacancy Rate0%

Risk & Safety

A-
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X — Minimal flood risk
Radon RiskZone 3 — Low risk

Schools & Education

Assigned School DistrictAlbany City Unified School District

School assignment may vary — confirm with the district directly

Nearby Public Schools

Cornell Elementary0.1 mi
Marin Elementary0.4 mi
Ocean View Elementary0.4 mi
Albany High0.6 mi
MacGregor High (Continuation)0.6 mi

Nearby Private Schools

ST MARY'S COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL0.7 mi
SCHOOL OF THE MADELEINE1.3 mi
THE BERKELEY SCHOOL1.4 mi
BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL1.5 mi
BERKWOOD HEDGE SCHOOL1.9 mi

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Berkeley City College1.9 mi
University of California, Berkeley2.4 mi
Lincoln University5.9 mi
Mills College at Northeastern University9.6 mi
Merritt College9.8 mi

Location Check

A
Nearest Park0.4 mi — Ocean View Park
Nearest Coffee Shop0.2 mi — Tay Tah Café
Nearest Grocery Store0.5 mi — Safeway
Nearest Hospital5.0 mi — Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Summit Campus
Nearest School0.1 mi — Cornell Elementary School

Environmental Risk

A+
Air Quality (AQI)AQI 32 — Good
Superfund Sites in ZIPNone — Clean
Toxic Release FacilitiesNone — Clean
Elevation56 ft above sea level
Solar Potential4.8 kWh/m²/day avg

Neighborhood

MunicipalityBerkeley
Population (ZIP)20,860
CountyAlameda County

Market Snapshot — ZIP 94706

Recent market data for this ZIP code

$979,000

Median Sale Price (ZIP)

$2,950/mo

Median Rent

36.72 days

Avg Days on Market

50

Active Listings

Property DetailsTax, construction, utilities & more

Property Age77 years
Stories2
GarageGarage
Total Rooms7
Owner OccupiedYes
Tax Assessed Value$105,762
Tax — Land Value$41,824
Tax — Improvements$63,938
Annual Tax Amount$5,036
Effective Tax Rate4.76%
Elevation56 ft
Solar Potential (GHI)4.8 kWh/m²/day
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley

Recent Comparable Sales (19)

Median $/SqFt: $588
Avg $/SqFt: $638

Based on 19 recent comparable sales with verified price and size data.

1152 PORTLAND AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706

4 bed · 2 bath · 2,541 sqft · Built 1918

$2,850,000

$1122/sqftSold Sep 2025

1000 SIERRA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,902 sqft · Built 1915

$1,300,000

$683/sqftSold Sep 2025

810 MASONIC AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706

4 bed · 2 bath · 1,775 sqft · Built 1930

$569,000

$321/sqftSold Aug 2025

616 SPOKANE AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706

3 bed · 1 bath · 1,793 sqft · Built 1938

$965,000

$538/sqftSold Aug 2025

632 VINCENTE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707

3 bed · 2 bath · 2,275 sqft · Built 1926

$501,000

$220/sqftSold Aug 2025

321 COLUSA AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94707

4 bed · 2 bath · 1,763 sqft · Built 1925

$785,000

$445/sqftSold Jul 2025

765 NEILSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707

2 bed · 1 bath · 1,820 sqft · Built 1938

$2,100,000

$1154/sqftSold Jul 2025

1788 SAN LORENZO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707

2 bed · 1 bath · 2,255 sqft · Built 1935

$346,000

$153/sqftSold Jul 2025

1675 VISALIA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707

3 bed · 2 bath · 2,049 sqft · Built 1927

$1,205,000

$588/sqftSold Jun 2025

309 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530

3 bed · 1.5 bath · 1,932 sqft · Built 1950

$268,000

$139/sqftSold Jun 2025

817 CURTIS ST, ALBANY, CA 94706

3 bed · 2 bath · 2,038 sqft · Built 1922

$3,178,000

$1559/sqftSold Jun 2025

592 THE

4 bed · 2 bath · 2,289 sqft · Built 1921

$1,650,000

$721/sqftSold Jun 2025

636 VINCENTE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707

4 bed · 2 bath · 1,984 sqft · Built 1918

$1,800,000

$907/sqftSold Jun 2025

943 FRESNO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707

3 bed · 2 bath · 2,188 sqft · Built 1918

$1,600,000

$731/sqftSold May 2025

1692 SAN LORENZO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707

4 bed · 2 bath · 1,862 sqft · Built 1924

$1,500,000

$806/sqftSold May 2025

1021 COLUSA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707

3 bed · 2 bath · 2,438 sqft · Built 1915

$845,500

$347/sqftSold May 2025

1406 KAINS AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702

4 bed · 2 bath · 2,076 sqft · Built 1908

$1,110,000

$535/sqftSold May 2025

1656 OAK VIEW AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94707

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,794 sqft · Built 1940

$1,608,000

$896/sqftSold May 2025

1312 ORDWAY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702

4 bed · 2 bath · 2,192 sqft · Built 1928

$562,000

$256/sqftSold Apr 2025

Sale History

December 5, 1997

IT

Price not recorded

Construction & Features

Construction: Wood Frame
Garage: No
Pool: No
Stories: 1.5

Tax & Assessment

$105,762

Assessed Value (2025)

$5,035.58/yr

Annual Property Tax (2025)

Ownership & Liens

Owner: RAGO, RICHARD J; RAGO, KATHLEEN JOY
Owned since: December 1997
Est. equity: $1,592,631
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What Stands Out

This property at 968 TALBOT AVE, ALBANY, CA, 94706 received an overall grade of A+.

💪 Working in Your Favor

  • Minimal flood risk (Zone X)
  • No Superfund or toxic release sites in this ZIP
  • Low vacancy rate (0%) in this ZIP
  • Garage included (Garage)
  • Albany City Unified School District
  • Located in Berkeley

👁️ Worth Checking

  • Older property (1949) — consider inspection for aging systems

Agent's Comments

What stands out about this home

For a property in this price tier (3-bed / 1.5-bath, 2,162 sq ft), the comp range is $1.2M to $1.4M. At this level, every home is unique — finishes, views, lot quality, and architectural character carry the number as much as the comps. With 8 good comps in the mix, the range is well-anchored. Inside the range, it's condition that moves the number. Deferred work pulls down; maintenance and updates hold up. A pre-1950 home has to be inspected for a roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical read — that's where the real variance hides.

These highlights are generated from public data, comparable sales, and environmental records — not a formal appraisal. A walk-through and local agent analysis are always recommended.

Your Market Snapshot

This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home at 968 TALBOT AVE, ALBANY, CA, 94706 was built in 1949 and offers 2,162 square feet on 5,000 sqft lot. Overall, it earned a A+ grade — a strong score across the categories we evaluated.

Based on 19 recent comparable sales nearby, the estimated market value comes in around $1,317,000. Comparable homes in the area are trading at a median of $588 per square foot.

Looking at the broader market, Homes in ZIP 94706 are taking a bit longer to sell, averaging 37 days on market, and the median sale price sits at $979K.

Worth noting: estimate slightly above comps and older home — inspect systems. On the positive side, minimal flood risk.

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