Real Estate

Sunlit 1930 Albany Home Features Period Tile Fireplace

Flanked by built-in shelves and desk, it's a masterful use of space.

ALBANY, CA -- This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits elegantly perched in the Albany Hills with views of Kensington and the Berkeley Hills. Just six blocks to Solano Avenue's eclectic dining and theater district.

A meandering stone path wanders through the lush private garden, allowing visitors to enjoy peaceful solitude.

This home features a large dining room with original with built-ins, as well as a living room with a vintage tiled fireplace and a cool built-in desk. Both rooms feature hillside views.

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A spacious master suite features a private bath, private garden terrace and vaulted ceilings.

There's plenty of room in the large kitchen, which features tiled countertops, a center island, gas cooktop, dishwasher, double oven, breakfast nook and access to the backyard garden.

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  • Address: 636 Madison St, Albany, California
  • Price: $1,100,000
  • Square Feet: 1800
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2 Baths
  • Built: 1930
  • Features: Stately 1930's Albany Hillside home w/ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and views of the Berkeley hills. Just 6 blocks from Solano Ave dining & shopping district. Living room features a tiled fireplace w/ vintage built-ins, Dining room w/ built-ins and both have hillside views. Kitchen w/ double-oven, gas cooktop center island, dishwasher, & breakfast nook that overlooks the verdant back garden.From the deck off the kitchen, stone paths wind through lush spaces with citrus, plum & apple trees. A sunlit master bedroom w/ a full bath, vaulted ceiling has it's own access to a private garden terrace.The lower level is non-conforming (low ceilings) and is currently being used as an artist's studio & guest room w/ 3rd full bath. (3rd bath not on public record) The lower level has it's own private entrance & plentiful storage. The 1800 Sq.Ft. shown on public record does NOT include lower level rooms & storage. On this 6300 sq ft lot are two original detached garages at base of property in need of repair.

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