1196 Curtis St Rental

Spacious 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom Split-Level Home FOR LEASE in Albany | Gorgeous Natural Light, Private Decks, Pet-Friendly, Close to Great Schools and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) OPEN HOUSE- Sunday, July 20th from 2pm-5pm Welcome to your next home in Albany's beautiful and vibrant Westbrae district! This expansive 1,845 sq ft split-level 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers comfort, style, and space perfect for those who love to entertain, cook, or simply enjoy the peaceful privacy of a well-designed home and outdoor garden space. Built in 1904, this property has been meticulously maintained by its owners. It includes thoughtful upgrades like double-paned windows, engineered wood flooring, full interior repainting, extensive kitchen updates, and full renovation of a luxurious and private 150 square foot sundeck off the master bedroom. Key Features: 3 spacious bedrooms including a stunning master suite with three closets, serene backyard views, and direct access to a newly remodeled 150 sq ft private sun deck 2 bathrooms (1 with shower-over-tub, 1 with shower and bidet) Cook's kitchen with stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave, oven), large double sink with goose neck sprayer, separate large food pantry, butcher block island with brand-new 4-burner gas cooktop and gorgeous views of the side and front yard gardens Large light-filled living room with beamed ceilings, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and easy access to the private outdoor side patio Private side patio with terracotta tile and easy access to the backyard Extra-large great room with built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and sliding doors to an expansive backyard deck Beautiful, engineered wood floors throughout and fresh interior paint Side-by-side washer and dryer Craftsman style natural woodwork and trim throughout the house Storage/ mud room with separate entrance (approx. 50 sq ft) Baseboard heating Outdoor Space & Landscaping: Lush front and backyards with mature shade trees, Meyer lemon tree, camellias, jasmine bushes, and hydrangeas Bi-weekly landscaping is included OPEN HOUSE- Sunday, July 20th from 2pm-5pm Lease Details: Rent: $5,800/month Security Deposit: $5,800 Term: 1-year lease Utilities: Tenants pay all utilities except monthly garbage and recycling fees Cats and small dogs (40 lbs. or less) welcome with owner approval (breed restrictions apply) and $500 pet deposit per pet No garage Street parking only Detached structure in backyard is NOT included with this rental Location: Nestled in Albany's vibrant Westbre neighborhood, this wonderful home is close to top-rated schools (Albany High School, Cornell and Marin Elementary Schools, Albany Pre-School), Gilman Street shops and restaurants (Berkeley Natural Grocery Co., Thai Corner Restaurant, Berkeley Bagel's, Headlands Brewing), Solano Avenue shops and restaurants (Little Star Pizza, Eunice Gormet Cafe, Safeway and Andronicos), parks and dog-walking spots (Jewel's Terrace Park, Memorial Park), and great transit options (North Berkeley BART, AC Transit lines 18 and G) Home Improvement/ Rental Preparation Info: Master bedroom sundeck remodel was completed on 7-26-25 Full interior repainting done 6-2025 New smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed 7-2025 All appliances tested 7-2025 New stainless steel gas cooktop installed 7-15-25 Windows professionally cleaned (inside and out) on 7-10-25 by ShineTec Window Washing Professional deep cleaning done on 7-11-25 by Delmy's House Cleaning Service OPEN HOUSE- Sunday, July 20th from 2pm-5pm