$1,500,000
$1,500,000
Est. payment /mo
3,868 Sqft Lot
Sold on 06/10/2026
1059 Talbot Ave Albany, CA 94706
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,500,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Albany
MLS Listing ID 41132708
Year Built 1928
Lot Size 3,868 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Sunny, vibrant, and full of charm, this Mediterranean-style residence in the Albany flats offers timeless character and rare flexibility with a fully permitted detached ADU. Rich in color, lush gardens, and preserved original details, this home lives beautifully inside and out. The 1,493± sq ft main house, built in 1928, features 3 bedrooms, a separate study/sunroom, and 2 full baths. A graceful archway connects the formal entry to the inviting living room, which features an original fireplace and built-in shelves. The spacious dining room accommodates a large table and is filled with natural light throughout the day. Much of the home retains its original hardwood floors. The thoughtfully renovated kitchen honors the home's heritage with an original California cooler, a pie hutch, a wooden sink skirt, and Douglas fir floors. The old is married with new through the use of beautiful decorative tile, coordinated cabinetry, and carefully selected hardware, which was sourced to match thetch the original design. Mixed countertop surfaces create a bespoke, furniture-like feel. The primary suite includes an en suite bath and laundry facilities, while two additional bedrooms offer privacy near the second full bath. The separate plus room off the kitchen is ideal for a home office, sunroom, or creative space. Completed in 2006, the detached 488± sq ft ADU complements the home's style with large terra-cotta hued tile floors and garden views. The full kitchen features full-size appliances and abundant counter space. Flexible studio living offers space for sleeping, dining, working, and relaxing. Perfect for guests, rental income, or multigenerational living. Outside, winding garden paths lead through flowers and fruit trees. A graceful weeping willow adds privacy from the street, while lemons greet you at the entrance. Separate driveways for the main house and ADU provide abundant off-street parking. Ideally located on Talbot Avenue, just moments to the neighborhood tot lot, Solano Avenue shops and restaurants, parks, transit, and bike routes. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled Albany property with income potential and versatile living options.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Interior
Heating Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Flooring Tile, Wood
Exterior
Parking Features On Street
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Sprinklers Timer
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Listed by Tracy Sichterman Berkeley Hills Realty #01205767
Bought with William Charman Compass
Bought with William Charman Compass
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