527 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 527 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.087 acres (3,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$950,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$17,437 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`67-2823-22`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`67-2823-22`
Alternative APN	`067-2823-022-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,092 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	3,800 sqft (0.087 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	527 CORNELL AVE
City	ALBANY
State	CA
Zip	94706-1208
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT: 00022 BLK: AR: 0067 PAGE: 2823
Legal Subdivision	REGENTS PARK MAP 06
Legal Block	25
Legal Lot Number	12&13
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	BERKELEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	420200

Owner

527 Cornell Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1305 MARIN AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-2101
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Nov 29, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY/CA HM LN PROGRAM CO
Jan 19, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 19, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018226601
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 1, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0000065010
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	527 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1208
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2021
Title Company	TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	527 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1208

Mortgage

Document Number	0000112876
Date	Mar 19, 2021
Instrument	2021112876

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2036

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2018
Property Address	527 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1208
Document Number	0000226601
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2018
Instrument	226601
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,045.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	527 CORNELL AVE ALBANY CA 947061208, ALBANY, CA 94706-1208

Mortgage

Document Number	226602
Date	Nov 29, 2018
Instrument	226602

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY/CA HM LN PROGRAM CO
Address	OAKLAND, CA 94607-5200

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 28, 2048

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2017
Property Address	527 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1208
Document Number	0000015207
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2017
Instrument	15207
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	982 ASTORIA DR SUNNYVALE CA 940873007, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3007

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2017
Property Address	527 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1208
Document Number	0000015208
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2017
Instrument	15208
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	982 ASTORIA DR SUNNYVALE CA 940873007, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3007

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Cornell Ave was $17,437.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Alameda County
Municipality	Albany City
Unified School District	Albany City Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,080,918 (+2%) Land $324,275 Building $756,643
2025	$17,437.00	$1,059,724 Land $317,917 Building $741,807
2023	$16,783.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,018,580 Land $305,574 Building $713,006	$1,090,530

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 527 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 527 Cornell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2021
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Sonic Telecom Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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