Somar, Albany, CA

Somar — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Somar, Albany, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Somar, Albany (2026)

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Somar Neighborhood Overview

Somar is a neighborhood in the city of Albany, California, situated within the 94706 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 51.0% and a renter-occupied rate of 49.0%. This creates a diverse residential community within the broader context of the San Francisco Bay Area.

The local housing market is firmly in the prime tier, characterized by a median home value of $1,130,000. The average home size is approximately 1,125 square feet. Mortgage data from the last year shows strong conventional lending activity with 278 originations, significantly outpacing other loan types like FHA (4) and VA (1), for a total of 283 HMDA originations. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,279 per month.

The neighborhood's economic profile is robust, with a median household income of $125,410 aligning with the substantial home values. This combination of high income, valuable real estate, and a mix of owned and rented housing defines Somar's character as a stable, established community in the East Bay.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 27 neighborhoods in Albany.

Somar Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.1M
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$125K
Homeownership Rate51.0%
Renter-Occupied49.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.9%
Market TypeSeller's
Market TierPrime
Primary ZIP Code94706
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations283
VA Loan Originations1
VA Loan Share0.3%
Average VA Loan Amount$1.1M
Conventional Loan Originations278
FHA Loan Originations4

Top Real Estate Agents in Somar, Albany

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

1 agent met the full merit gate for Somar, Albany, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Amy P Price Listed

5.0 stars 24+ verified reviews License: 1710397 Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers 22+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (503) 819-9191

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://amyprice.realtor/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Amy%20Price%20Broker

Why selected: Selected for her deep community roots and leadership as a Principal Broker since 2008, combined with a and.

Notable Achievements

Principal Real Estate Broker License

Management Experience

5-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Rentals, New Construction, Lot/Land, residential transactions, first-time buyers, investment properties, retirement transitions, buying and selling process[4]

Cities Served

Albany

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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