Alameda County property record for 821 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,389 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $31,580 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-2802-28 |
| Primary APN | 66-2802-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,389 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 821 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94706-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00028 BLK: AR: 0066 PAGE: 2802 |
| Legal Subdivision | REGENTS PARK MAP 06 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18&19 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 420200 |
821 Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EDWARD BROWN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004472195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 821 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY RESID', FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 821 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000292496 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021292496 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 821 CORNELL AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000246005 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 821 CORNELL AVE ALBANY CA 947061718, ALBANY, CA 94706-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000246005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 246005 |
| Name | EDWARD BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1555 GRANT AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-3120 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 821 Cornell Ave was $31,580.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| Unified School District | Albany City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,080,009 (+2%) Land $243,102 Building $1,836,907 | ||
| 2025 | $31,580.00 | $2,039,237 Land $238,336 Building $1,800,901 | |
| 2023 | $29,929.00 | $1,960,071 Land $229,083 Building $1,730,988 | $1,448,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 821 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.
The area around 821 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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