Welcome to 1028 Ventura! This lovely brown shingled 2 bedroom home features abundant light and well preserved turn of the century charm. With beautiful original hardwood floors throughout the living room features gorgeous stained glass pocket doors and a stone fireplace. The elegant dining room has wainscoting and original built-in. Enjoy the recently updated eat-in kitchen featuring quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel fridge and dishwasher and a stylish vintage O'Keefe & Merritt stove. 2 well sized bedrooms one of which has a tremendous potential with built out closet/loft area. Relax in the tranquil and thoughtfully designed and planted backyard. Freshly painted inside and out. In one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Albany this location is absolute perfection near Solano Ave, Gilman and Hopkins! Top rated schools, parks, restaurants and shops all nearby! First time on the market in nearly 3 decades this is a tremendous opportunity to take this amazing home into its next chapter.