Condos California Alameda County Albany

$3,200 Total Monthly Price

555 Pierce St Unit 1042

Albany, CA 94706

628-230-6252

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,100 sq ft
Available

Available May 25

Highlights

Pool
Gated
Smoke Free
Waterfront
Tennis Court
Sauna

555 Pierce St Unit 1042

About This Home

12 Month Lease, $3,200 deposit, Available May 25

Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo nestled against the serene backdrop of Albany Hill. With peaceful views of mature trees and a layout designed for comfort, this home offers a rare blend of nature, convenience, and community. Both bathrooms have been recently remodeled with modern finishes, bringing a fresh and contemporary feel to the space. Before move-in, the kitchen will receive a thoughtful refresh as well, including professionally painted cabinets and updated hardware to create a clean, cohesive look throughout the home. Having lived here for 18 years, I can say firsthand that this condo offers an exceptional lifestyle. The community is secure, welcoming, and incredibly well-maintained, with 24-hour on-site staff and a long list of amenities that make daily living effortless. Residents enjoy access to tennis courts, a sauna, pool, gym, clubhouse, covered garage parking, indoor and outdoor visitor parking with EV chargers, package receipt and holding at the security office, and large, inexpensive laundry rooms. The location provides unbeatable convenience, with effortless access to freeways, bus lines, BART, and casual carpool. Daily errands and shopping are a breeze with Pacific East Mall just a five-minute walk away, and El Cerrito Plaza, Costco, Solano Avenue, San Pablo Avenue, the waterfront, and nearby parks all just minutes from your door. Situated within the highly regarded Albany School District, this condo offers the perfect balance of tranquility, accessibility, and community. Applicants must have 700+ credit core

555 Pierce St is a condo located in Alameda County and the 94706 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Albany City Unified School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Condo Features

Dishwasher

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Refrigerator

Heating
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Sprinkler System
Dishwasher
Disposal
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Carpet
Office
Linen Closet
Laundry Facilities
EV Charging
Wheelchair Accessible
Elevator
Clubhouse
Storage Space
Fitness Center
Sauna
Pool
Tennis Court
Gated
Waterfront

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Cats Allowed
Fees not specified
Weight limit

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Pet Limit

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Details

Utilities Included

Electricity
Heat

Property Information

Built in 1978
2 units

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City - Albany

Albany, CA sits quietly at the northern edge of Berkeley, tucked between the bay shoreline and the hills of the East Bay, carrying a small-town feel within one of the country's most intellectually charged regions. Despite covering just over one square mile, the city's proximity to the University of California, Berkeley makes it a natural landing spot for those tied to academia, research, and the innovation corridors spreading across the greater Bay Area. The neighborhoods here shift from tree-lined residential streets near Solano Avenue to blocks closer to the Albany Bulb, a shoreline park with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. The city holds a storied place in California history: Albany Hill, one of the few natural hills in the flatlands, served as a landmark for early Bay settlers. Housing options range from craftsman bungalows converted into multi-unit rentals to low-rise apartment communities tucked along commercial corridors.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berkeley City College	Drive:	10 min	3.5 mi
UC Berkeley	Drive:	13 min	4.4 mi
Contra Costa College	Drive:	11 min	6.9 mi
Samuel Merritt University	Drive:	11 min	7.1 mi

555 Pierce St Unit 1042 is within 10 minutes or 3.5 miles from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Contra Costa College.

Schools

Ocean View Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

563 Students

Nearby

Albany Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

911 Students

Nearby

MacGregor High (Continuation) School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

4 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Albany include El Cerrito Plaza Station, located 1.3 miles from 555 Pierce St Unit 1042. 555 Pierce St Unit 1042 is near Metro Oakland International, located 17.5 miles or 25 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.1 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
El Cerrito Plaza Station	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
North Berkeley	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi
El Cerrito Del Norte	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Downtown Berkeley	Drive:	10 min	3.6 mi
Ashby Station	Drive:	11 min	5.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Berkeley Amtrak	Drive:	4 min	2.6 mi
Richmond	Drive:	9 min	4.6 mi
Emeryville	Drive:	8 min	4.9 mi
Oakland	Drive:	14 min	9.0 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound	Drive:	19 min	12.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Metro Oakland International	Drive:	25 min	17.5 mi
San Francisco International	Drive:	38 min	25.1 mi

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 555 Pierce St Unit 1042.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Pacific East Mall	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Town Center	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
El Cerrito Plaza	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi

555 Pierce St Unit 1042 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Eddy Arboretum	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline	Drive:	6 min	1.6 mi
Cedar-Rose Park	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Contra Costa Rock Park	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
Cesar Chavez Park	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi

555 Pierce St Unit 1042 has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Eddy Arboretum, Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, and Cedar-Rose Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus	Drive:	13 min	6.1 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland	Drive:	11 min	7.0 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center	Drive:	10 min	7.0 mi

555 Pierce St Unit 1042 has 3 hospitals within 7.0 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 6.1 miles away and a 13 minute drive.