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Not just a house, but a home. Loved and cherished by the same family for decades, this is where Sunday dinners gathered everyone around the table, where kids built homecoming floats in the driveway, and where laughter filled every room. Homes like this are not built anymore, and the warmth you feel the moment you step inside only comes from a house truly lived in, well cared for, and deeply loved. With remarkable versatility and generous space across two levels, this Albany home offers a prime location in the heart of town, paired with the charm and original details only found in sweet vintage properties. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bonus flex spaces, indoor-outdoor flow The Main Level: Original oak flooring with delicate inlay details runs underfoot, while classic built-ins flank a centered fireplace that anchors the living room, perfect for cozy evenings or quiet mornings with a book and a cup of coffee. The formal dining room is ready for new traditions, and the refreshed kitchen features painted cabinets, new hardwood floors, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, a full wall of pantry storage, and a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the deck. Two spacious bedrooms filled with natural light and an updated bathroom complete this level. The Lower Level: Downstairs opens up incredible possibilities: a generous laundry room with abundant storage, two additional bedrooms, two more bathrooms, and a bonus room ready to become a home office, family room, studio, gym, or playroom. A kitchenette space opens the door to rental income, a private in-law setup, or a smart house-hack to offset your mortgage. The Outdoor Spaces: A spacious deck extends from the home and overlooks a beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard. Real, usable outdoor space, increasingly rare in the East Bay, perfect for summer barbecues, gardening, kids and furbabies running wild, or a glass of wine as the sun sets over Albany's westside. The Location:Carmel Avenue places you in one of the East Bay's most beloved small towns. Walk to Solano Avenue's 200+ independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, including Zachary's Pizza, Pegasus Books, and Five Little Monkeys. Enjoy the famed Solano Stroll each September. The Albany Bulb, Albany Beach, and the Bay Trail are minutes away. Served by the top-ranked Albany Unified School District, with quick access to I-80, I-580, BART, AC Transit, and UC Berkeley. This kind of neighborhood is rare, it is loved, and it is ready for its next chapter.