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 regularly.
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, California, is a residential city located in the San Francisco Bay Area, sharing ZIP codes 94706 and 94710 with neighboring Berkeley. The city's housing market is characterized by high values, with a median home value of $1,127,500. Homes are typically compact, averaging 1,038 square feet. The market activity is substantial, with 4,604 total home loan originations recorded, overwhelmingly dominated by conventional loans which account for 4,523 of these. Government-backed lending plays a very minor role, with only 65 FHA loans and 16 VA loans originated.
The community exhibits a nearly even split between owners and renters, though renters hold a slight majority. The homeownership rate is 42.9%, meaning 57.1% of housing units are renter-occupied. Those renting face significant costs, with a median gross rent of $2,340 per month. This high cost of living aligns with the area's strong median household income of $125,073, which helps residents manage the premium housing expenses associated with its desirable Bay Area location.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 27 neighborhoods in Albany.
Market Metric
Value
Median Home Price
$1,127,500
Median Rent
$2,340/mo
Median Household Income
$125,073
Average Home Size
1,038 sq ft
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
Renter-Occupied
57.1%
Data Sources
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022) — data.census.gov
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.
Data Sources
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What It Provides
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U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023
Median income, home values, homeownership rates, demographics
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