East Bay Views on Albany Hill

$899,000

544 Madison Street, Albany

The Leaper Team & Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo Presents

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Welcome to 544 Madison Street in charming Albany! This beautifully remodeled two-level home perfectly blends modern amenities with timeless architecture. Featuring 3 bedrooms, including a lower-level bedroom suite with an attached half bathroom and private deck - this residence is designed for comfort and versatility.

Enter into the updated kitchen, outfitted with new tile flooring, gleaming quartz countertops, and upgraded appliances (2024), making simple meals or entertaining a breeze. The open and airy layout is enhanced by lots of natural light that highlights the refinished hardwood floors throughout the home.

The stylishly main bathroom has been tastefully upgraded with penny tile flooring, a classic fresh shower surround, and a chic vanity that adds a touch of luxury to your daily routine. The inviting living area boasts a cozy fireplace and offers stunning views of the East Bay hills, creating a perfect backdrop for both entertaining and unwinding.

Outside, you'll find a landscaped and terraced backyard flourishing with plants — a true oasis for gardening, outdoor dining, or simply soaking up the California sunshine. An attached garage adds convenience, providing ample space for parking and storage.

Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your new home. With its thoughtful upgrades and desirable location, 544 Madison Street offers all of the comforts of a move-in-ready home that’s poised to welcome its next chapter of cherished memories.

Features:
3 bedrooms
1.5 bathrooms
Nearly 1,100 sq. ft. of living space (per public record)
Refinished hardwood floors throughout
Updated kitchen and new appliances (2024)
Renovated bathrooms with fresh tile, vanities, and hardware
Abundant natural light throughout the home
Expansive views of the East Bay hills
Bedroom suite with attached half bathroom and private deck
Mature and newly landscaped rear yard with patio space and thoughtfully terraced garden
Freshly painted inside and out

Property Details

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Main house size

1,098 sq ft

Neighborhood

Albany Hill

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Residents of Albany enjoy convenient access to the Bay Bridge with a fraction of the population density found in San Francisco. Located just a few miles northwest of Berkeley, the real estate in Albany ranges from highrise, oceanview condos to single family homes less than a mile from the Albany State Marine Reserve.

Albany’s combination of entertainment, education, and accessibility makes it one of the best neighborhoods in the entire Bay Area. The main street in Albany offers an array of amenities. If you’re an SF transplant, you’ll feel right at home enjoying some award-winning local cuisine. Additionally, Albany is home to one of the best school districts in the Bay Area. Lastly, Albany provides easy access to the rest of the Bay Area. Bordering Berkeley, you’ve got quick access to the university, and a quick commute to SF via BART and the Transbay Bus. Best of all, you’re along the I-80 corridor, making this neighborhood more accessible to Lake Tahoe without any of the Bay Bridge traffic and just a quick jaunt to Marin County over the Richmond Bridge.

Interstate 80 and 580 run down the western border of Albany, which makes for an easy commute to and from Oakland, San Francisco, and several other Bay Area communities.

Albany is in the perfect location for undergraduate and graduate students. UC Berkeley is less than three miles away and can be easily accessed with a short ride on Route 52. Business school students and professors can walk or ride to a nearby BART station and be at a prominent business school in San Francisco in less than an hour.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the full slate of amenities offered at Albany Hill Park. Start your morning with a brisk hike through the eucalyptus tree-lined trail, and take in the occasional views of the San Francisco Bay. Or, jump on the Bay Trail and enjoy incredible SF views while walking or biking.

If you’re looking for excellent food, drinks, and entertainment, Albany residents can find it all on the main street. Here are a few of the highlights:

Solano Ave:
A unique Bay Area take on New American whole-animal butchered fare.
Deep-dish pizza that any Chicagoan will love.
Old school ambiance, tasty cocktails, and the occasional live music.
Add some greenery to your life and yard at one of the best local nurseries.

Other Albany greats:
The nearby shopping plaza is also an ideal place for Albany residents to do their daily and weekly shopping. Notable stores in the shopping plaza include:
An incredible grocery store with a varied assortment of specialty goods, along with a great selection of wine and spirits.
A large bookstore where you can peruse aisles of books and magazines or fire up your laptop in the cozy cafe.

Although there are several fun events on the Albany Event Calendar, the marquee festival is the Solano Avenue Stroll. Held on the 2nd Sunday of September, this festival features an annual theme color, a plethora of local and regional artisans, fantastic food vendors, a slew of entertainers, all tied into one eventful parade. Since 1974, the Solano Avenue Stroll has been a premier Bay Area parade, and something Albany residents can enjoy every year.