727 Cornell Ave

1,720 Sq. Ft.
$1,308 / Sq. Ft.
1,720
Sq. Ft.
$1,308
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This Albany gem has been lovingly updated by the sellers with the finest attention to detail. Upon entering the front door, there is an office space to your left and a light and spacious living room with a fireplace to your right. The open floor plan leads into the adjacent dining room and is perfect for entertaining. The remodeled kitchen with a skylight and a garden window is a chef's delight, and the breakfast room and door to the side porch offer sweet spaces for casual dining. The main floor...This Albany gem has been lovingly updated by the sellers with the finest attention to detail. Upon entering the front door, there is an office space to your left and a light and spacious living room with a fireplace to your right. The open floor plan leads into the adjacent dining room and is perfect for entertaining. The remodeled kitchen with a skylight and a garden window is a chef's delight, and the breakfast room and door to the side porch offer sweet spaces for casual dining. The main floor also features five sunny bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. For more space to entertain, spread out, relax, and work on hobbies, the sellers enjoyed the finished bonus space in the basement . With many usable areas, a kitchenette, a full bathroom, and a personal sauna, the space offers an abundance of flexibility . The fully landscaped backyard features a mature fruit tree, drought-resistant plants, a lawn, and a patio. Parking is a breeze thanks to a garage and ample off-street parking. Close to dining and shopping on Solano Avenue, the El Cerrito Plaza and BART Station, public transportation, and local schools! Buyer to investigate. Buyer to verify school district/availability.
  1. Listed by Maya Arechiga • DRE #01965057 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 727 Cornell Avenue

City
ALBANY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ALBANY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Other
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Off Street Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 727 Cornell Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41093495
Days on Compass7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Maya Arechiga, DRE #01965057

Sold By Compass, Terry Tilley, DRE #01992351

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Building Information for 727 Cornell Avenue

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,341 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,966

Property Taxes

$375

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 727 Cornell Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Basement
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Finished
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Washer, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Upper: 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Lot Description: Level, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1720
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Storage, Garden, Landscape Back
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: San Pablo to Washington to Cornell
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 66-2809-25
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 727 Cornell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41093495

$2,250,000
May 16, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41093495

$2,250,000
May 6, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1559036341

$2,250,000
Apr 23, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093495

Apr 23, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41093495

Apr 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093495

$1,369,000
Apr 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093495

$1,369,000
May 7, 2022

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40973669

Nov 17, 2021

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC40973669

Nov 16, 2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #40973669

$1,460,000
Nov 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40973669

$1,460,000
Nov 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40973669

$1,460,000
Nov 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40973669

$1,460,000
Sep 1, 2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #40960273

$1,349,000
Aug 30, 2021

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC40960273

Aug 30, 2021

Withdrawn

EBRD #40960273

Aug 30, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #CC40960273

Aug 30, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #40960273

Aug 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40960273

$1,349,000
Aug 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40960273

$1,349,000
Aug 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40960273

$1,349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2025

Sold

EBRD #41093495

$2,250,000
05/16/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41093495

$2,250,000
05/06/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1559036341

$2,250,000
04/23/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093495

04/23/2025

Pending

EBRD #41093495

04/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093495

$1,369,000
04/16/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093495

$1,369,000
05/07/2022

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40973669

11/17/2021

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC40973669

11/16/2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #40973669

$1,460,000
11/08/2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40973669

$1,460,000
11/08/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40973669

$1,460,000
11/08/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40973669

$1,460,000
09/01/2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #40960273

$1,349,000
08/30/2021

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC40960273

08/30/2021

Withdrawn

EBRD #40960273

08/30/2021

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #CC40960273

08/30/2021

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #40960273

08/06/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40960273

$1,349,000
08/06/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40960273

$1,349,000
08/06/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40960273

$1,349,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 727 Cornell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$43,396Additions$35,060Total$78,456
Tax Record2025$4,494 ($375 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1925CountyALAMEDAAPN66-2809-25

Schools near 727 Cornell Avenue

This home is within Albany City Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cornell Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Albany Middle School
Public6 to 8

Albany High School
Public9 to 12

MacGregor High (Continuation) School
Public10 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Maya Arechiga, DRE #01965057

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