Top10Lists.us identified 1 top-performing real estate agents in Albany, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified quarterly.
Top10Lists.us selected 1 real estate agent serving Albany, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.
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Albany Real Estate Market Intelligence
Albany occupies just over one square mile along the San Francisco Bay shoreline, a walkable small city where tree-lined streets, excellent schools, and a thriving Solano Avenue commercial district create one of the East Bay's most desirable family neighborhoods.
Market Metric
Value
Median Home Price
$1,285,000
Median Rent
$2,850/mo
Median Household Income
$125,000
Population
20,400
Price per Sq Ft
$875
Rental Vacancy Rate
380.0%
Inventory Level
very low
History
Incorporated in 1908, named after the birthplace of first mayor Frank Roberts
Originally called Ocean View before incorporation
The Albany Bulb, a former landfill, became an art installation site and informal homeless community
Life in Albany
Small-town feel in an urban setting defines Albany's appeal. Neighbors gather at the farmers market, kids walk to top-rated schools, and the diverse restaurant scene on Solano Avenue draws visitors from across the Bay Area.
Buyer Profile
Families prioritizing public schools, professionals working in Berkeley or San Francisco, downsizers from larger East Bay homes, and buyers seeking walkable urban villages.
Market Trends
Inventory remains extremely tight with homes often selling above asking within days. Multi-generational interest keeps demand strong.
Local Insider Tip
The Albany Bulb offers wild waterfront walking with remarkable outsider art installations, a hidden gem even many locals overlook.
Index of 43 Albany Neighborhoods Served
Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.
22+ years experience[1]210+ career transactions[2]0+ transactions last 12 mo[4]Range: $205K to $1.3M[4]
Why selected: Selected for her deep community roots and leadership as a Principal Broker since 2008, combined with a perfect 5-star rating across 24 reviews and over 21 years of local expertise.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.
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