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listing_id: BE41141202
status: Active
price: 899000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1081
sqft_lot: 3000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1926
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "542 Adams St"
city: Albany
state: CA
zip: 94706
county: "Alameda County"
lat: 37.8960551
lng: -122.3020527
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Maria Rosa"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(317) 627-4589"
list_agent_license: 02166908
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-07-10
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Alameda County | Albany | 94706 | 542 Adams St

542 Adams St, Albany, CA 94706

MLS: BE41141202 | Status: Active | Price: $899,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,081 3,000 1926

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, July 11 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Maria Rosa
Sunday, July 12 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Maria Rosa

Remarks

Welcome to this charming Albany home, offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room, not included in the square footage. Blending timeless character with modern comfort, this beautifully updated residence is filled with abundant natural light and features a thoughtfully designed open floor plan perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful retreat, while the expansive living and dining rooms create an inviting atmosphere. The updated kitchen features stylish finishes. Fresh interior paint and new light fixtures throughout give the home a bright feel. A dedicated laundry room adds convenience, and the attached one-car garage features durable epoxy flooring. Step outside to enjoy the newly installed driveway and a spacious garden backyard with plenty of room to relax, entertain, or cultivate your own outdoor oasis. Ideally situated in one of Albany's most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers exceptional walkability to local shops, restaurants, parks, and everyday amenities. Located within the highly acclaimed Albany school district and just minutes from Berkeley, Alameda, and San Francisco, with convenient access to major commuter routes, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of East Bay living

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # BE41141202
MLS Source Bay East
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
Cooling Whole House Fan
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tile
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Bungalow

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Maria Rosa Kevin Liang
Compass Compass
License #: 02166908 License #: 02165358
Phone: (317) 627-4589 Phone: (415) 728-8287

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Albany Middle School public 6-8 0.44 mi 10
Albany High School public 9-12 0.54 mi 10
MacGregor High (Continuation) School public 10-12 0.54 mi N/A
Cornell Elementary School public K-5 0.57 mi 9
Harding Elementary School public K-6 0.62 mi 6
Ocean View Elementary School public K-5 0.65 mi 9
Fairmont Elementary School public K-6 0.76 mi 6
El Cerrito Senior High School public 9-12 0.85 mi 7
Marin Elementary School public K-5 0.94 mi 8
Thousand Oaks Elementary School public K-5 1.20 mi 9
Ruth Acty Elementary public K-5 1.50 mi 9
Martin Luther King Middle School public 6-8 1.66 mi 9
Berkeley Adult public UG 1.68 mi N/A
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School public 6-8 1.69 mi 8
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School public 7-8 1.71 mi 5
Kensington Elementary School public K-6 1.77 mi 10
Cameron School public UG 1.81 mi N/A
Cragmont Elementary School public K-5 1.90 mi 9
Oxford Elementary School public K-5 2.01 mi 9
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School public K-5 2.16 mi 9

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616 Curtis St $999,000 3 1 1,373 Active
7423 Ward Ave $995,000 2 1 1,242 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 10, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Maria Rosa, (317) 627-4589.