1498 Sonoma Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Single-family home · 2 recorded sales since 2022
Sold April 2026
Listing Agent: Analise Smith-Hinkley (DRE #02114716) · Listing Office: The GRUBB Company · Contact: 510-339-0400 · Bought with: Gillian Leslie · Red Oak Realty · MLS #41127786 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
1498 Sonoma Ave sold for $1,575,000 in April 2026, 32% over its $1,195,000 list price, after 12 days on the market. That works out to $1,438 per square foot on 1,095 square feet. Across 47 closed sales in 94706 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,275,000 and the median is $886 per square foot, 38% below this sale's $1,438.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94706 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 2 | $720,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 29 | $1,500,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 15 | $1,180,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 1 | $290,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Albany · Homes for sale in 94706
Description
Welcome to 1498 Sonoma Ave, your quintessential 2 BD, 2 BA Albany Craftsman in a phenomenal location. This home has been impeccably updated while still preserving its charm and original period details: abundant natural light, oversized windows, clever use of space, natural wood built-ins, beautiful landscaping, and comfort abound. The floor plan sees the cozy bedrooms and sleekly updated bathrooms in convenient proximity to one another on one side of the house. The kitchen is warm and open, boasting stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, soapstone countertops, a breakfast nook, and adjacent laundry room that heads out to the backyard. The private backyard is perfect for all your outdoor affinities, with a deck, patio, and lawn, as well as automatic sprinklers and ambient solar & string lights set on timer. A large converted garage offers a convenient EV charger on the exterior and an additional 450-square-feet of flexible space inside. A 600-square-foot basement under the home has built-in workshop areas and tons of storage space. The appeal of this home's location cannot be overstated: a peaceful neighborhood feel next to main connective artery Marin Ave without actually being on it, Marin Elementary down the street, and all the joys of Solano Ave just two blocks over.
Listing description from the April 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
Recent sales near 1498 Sonoma Ave
1036 Ramona Ave: Sold $2,226,713 · 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,584 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.2 mi
Excel Realty | DRE #01146882
Buyer's agent: Jessica Evans, Compass | DRE #01998765922 Carmel Ave: Sold $1,765,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,103 sqft · May 2026 · 0.2 mi
Red Oak Realty | DRE #01701667
Buyer's agent: Elizabeth Marroquin, Red Oak Realty | DRE #013756501035 Pomona Ave: Sold $1,405,000 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,086 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.2 mi
Red Oak Realty | DRE #01865014
Buyer's agent: Orr Harari, Compass | DRE #020928141011 Pomona Ave: Sold $1,850,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,388 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.2 mi
KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #01918183
Buyer's agent: Sarah Ridge, District Homes | DRE #01990459949 Ordway Street: Sold $2,650,000 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,330 sqft · May 2026 · 0.2 mi
Red Oak Realty | DRE #01245471
Buyer's agent: Michael Dreyfus, Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty | DRE #011217951009 Key Route Blvd: Sold $1,350,000 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,106 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.3 mi
The Agency | DRE #02014309
Buyer's agent: Roxanna Ahlbach, Red Oak Realty | DRE #020009631120 Curtis St: Sold $1,275,000 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,095 sqft · Apr 2026 · 0.3 mi
Red Oak Realty | DRE #00613099
Buyer's agent: Kenneth Gendemann, Compass | DRE #01884446844 Ramona: Sold $1,950,000 · 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,147 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.3 mi
Compass | DRE #02023006
Buyer's agent: Vidya Mahalaxmi, Compass | DRE #02041818
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