In Albany, You Are Steps Away From Everything!
Posted on | April 28, 2010 | No Comments
Image courtesy of Kanna Aoki 2003 Albany Twin
For homebuyers seeking a quintessential small town with the vitality of a major city, Albany has it all. This community-oriented city boasts low crime rates, manicured homes, friendly neighbors, grassy parks and playgrounds, a charming main street, a host of services, programs and wholesome events for children, families and the elderly, and excellent schools.
A haven for people watching, Albany’s Solano Avenue is a pedestrian-oriented street dotted with gourmet and ethnic grocers, florists, a post office, charming boutiques, antique shops, cafes and both inexpensive and sophisticated restaurants.
Within only a few blocks you will find not one but, two classic French bistros: Nizza La Bella and Rendez-vous Cafe Bistro. Stroll up to the Albany Twin Movie Theater for a first run film and across the street for ice cream. Why not? You had a great work out at the Albany YMCA. 5 Little Monkey’s has a plethora of children’s clothes and toys, Zarri’s Delicatessen is an old-time Italian treasure, and Jodie’s Restaurant and Barbeque has the best fried chicken around. And that’s just within the first six blocks of Solano Avenue. Continue further up Solano Avenue and all of North Berkeley is at your feet.
Five blocks to the north, the recently renovated El Cerrito Plaza features many chain stores including a Barnes & Noble, Trader Joe’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Long’s Drugs, and Albertson’s. The Plaza also hosts two weekly farmer’s markets—and Peet’s Coffee and Tea and Pastime Hardware are right across the street! Check out the recent piece from the SF Chronicle that features San Pablo and Solano Avenue area businesses: click here
Can you think of a better location? Albany is close to the Easy Bay’s major freeways—that makes an easy commute to San Francisco, Marin and beyond. Or enjoy the luxury of leaving your car behind. AC Transit’s Transbay commuter bus picks you along San Pablo Avenue and lands you in San Francisco in 28 minutes. BART is just across from the El Cerrito Plaza.
Recreation? You are in close proximity to Albany Hill, Memorial Park, dog-friendly Point Isabel and the San Francisco Bay Trail. Rainy day? Your city is home to one of the few bowling alleys around.
And if the amenities and locale were not enough, Albany has one of the best school districts in the state, consistently placing in the 90th percentiles in API rankings year after year!
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