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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential

838 ADAMS ST

ALBANY, CA 94706
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,044 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,338 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$147,297 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,777
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,409

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ocean View Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Albany Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Albany High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Albany City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94706These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.571

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,729
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,035 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,810
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,203
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

838 Adams St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Albany 94706
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Albany 94706
  • Older than 72% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Albany 94706

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Albany 94706.

Living area3,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,257 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 838 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbany 94706Alameda County
Living areabigger than3,044 ft²97% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac81% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than194769% of homes28% of homes

About 838 Adams St

When did 838 Adams St, Albany, CA last sell?

838 Adams St, Albany, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Adams St, Albany, CA?

838 Adams St, Albany, CA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,044 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 838 Adams St, Albany, CA built?

838 Adams St, Albany, CA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 Adams St, Albany, CA?

838 Adams St, Albany, CA is assigned to Ocean View Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Albany Middle School (middle), rated A+; Albany High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Albany City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Adams St, Albany, CA compare to other homes in Albany 94706?

Among the 5,572 homes in Albany 94706, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,044 ft² against a typical 1,257 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1947 against a typical 1936). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 838 Adams St, Albany, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Adams St, Albany, CA was $11,338. The county assessed it at $147,297.

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