1626 Kains Ave

1,633 Sq. Ft.
$827 / Sq. Ft.
1,633
Sq. Ft.
$827
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 1626 Kains. Originally built in 1952, this versatile property has been artistically updated by the current owner/occupant. Perfect for the buyer looking for a single family home w/ added income or a multigenerational living opportunity. The upper level is a spacious, bright & exquisitely remodeled home w/ a private fenced yard, garden, patio & custom art studio. The lower level consists of 2 separate spaces. 1st is a guest suite w/ 1/2 bath & private entrance currently used as office/guest...Welcome to 1626 Kains. Originally built in 1952, this versatile property has been artistically updated by the current owner/occupant. Perfect for the buyer looking for a single family home w/ added income or a multigenerational living opportunity. The upper level is a spacious, bright & exquisitely remodeled home w/ a private fenced yard, garden, patio & custom art studio. The lower level consists of 2 separate spaces. 1st is a guest suite w/ 1/2 bath & private entrance currently used as office/guest accommodations. The 2nd space is a 1 bedroom apartment with full kitchen & bath. An internal connection can be made from the guest suite to create a larger 2 bedroom unit. Ideally located with a Walk Score of 91 & a Bike Score of 100! Just 1 block to Acme Bakery & so close to Monterey Market, Whole Foods, 4th Street shopping, restaurants, cafes, parks, trails and so much more. This versatile and easy to enjoy property is ready for a new owner to enjoy.
  1. Listed by Melissa Eizenberg • DRE #01184596 • ZIP CODE EAST BAY

Property Details for 1626 Kains Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH/WEST
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/25/2022 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1626 Kains Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40991685
Days on Compass7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of ZIP CODE EAST BAY, Melissa Eizenberg, DRE #01184596

Sold By Datashare SFAR Default Office Don't Delete, Non Member Sales, DRE #00882946

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Building Information for 1626 Kains Avenue

Stories2Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF

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Property Information for 1626 Kains Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Au Pair, Bonus / Hobby Room, In-Law Unit, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, In-Law Quarters, Other, Guest Quarters, Living Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Solar Power
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 2500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2500.0
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1633
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Facility
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio Covered, Back Yard Fence
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Acres: 0.06
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Between Cedar & Virginia
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2287-12
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1626 Kains Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41093916

$1,245,000
Jul 15, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41093927

$1,245,000
Jul 15, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41093916

$1,245,000
Jul 15, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41093927

$1,245,000
Jul 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907335847

$1,245,000
Jul 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907335847

$1,245,000

-2.5% / yr

Jun 16, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093916

Jun 16, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41093927

Jun 16, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41093916

Jun 16, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093927

Apr 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093916

$1,195,000
Apr 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093927

$1,195,000
Apr 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093916

$1,195,000
Apr 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093927

$1,195,000
May 9, 2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41020419

May 9, 2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41020421

$1,475,000
May 9, 2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41020419

May 9, 2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41020421

May 1, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41020419

$1,475,000
May 1, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41020421

$1,475,000
Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41020419

$1,195,000
Mar 1, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41020421

Mar 1, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41020419

Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41020421

$1,195,000
Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41020419

$1,195,000
Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41020421

$1,195,000
Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41020419

$1,195,000
Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41020421

$1,195,000
Feb 2, 2023

Expired

MLSListings #EB41012065

$1,195,000
Feb 2, 2023

Expired

MLSListings #EB41012063

$1,195,000
Dec 2, 2022

Expired

RESFAR #41012065

Dec 2, 2022

Expired

EBRD #41012063

Dec 2, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41012065

Dec 2, 2022

Expired

RESFAR #41012063

Dec 2, 2022

Expired

EBRD #41012065

Dec 2, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41012063

Dec 2, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41012065

Dec 2, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41012063

Dec 2, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41012065

Dec 2, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41012063

Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41012065

$1,195,000
Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41012063

$1,195,000
Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41012065

$1,195,000
Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41012063

$1,195,000
Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41012065

$1,195,000
Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41012063

$1,195,000
May 23, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40991685

$1,350,000
May 23, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40990410

$1,350,000
May 23, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40991685

$1,350,000
May 23, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40990410

$1,350,000
May 23, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40991685

$1,350,000
May 23, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40990410

$1,350,000
May 13, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491234534

$1,350,000
May 13, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491234534

$1,350,000

+5.0% / yr

May 11, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #40991685

May 11, 2022

Pending

EBRD #40990410

May 11, 2022

Pending

EBRD #40991685

May 11, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40990410

May 11, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40991685

May 11, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #40990410

May 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40991685

$1,098,000
May 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40991685

$1,098,000
May 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40991685

$1,098,000
Apr 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40990410

$1,098,000
Apr 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40990410

$1,098,000
Apr 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40990410

$1,098,000
Jul 2, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115740986

$535,000

+17.5% / yr

Jul 2, 2003

Sold

EBRD #23016847

$535,000
May 30, 2003

Pending

EBRD #23016847

May 20, 2003

Listed (Active)

EBRD #23016847

$489,000
May 11, 2003

Expired

CLAW #23014161BR

Apr 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23014161BR

$299,000
Sep 10, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #77760501

$400,000

+11.0% / yr

Sep 15, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #27939664

$325,000
Sep 15, 1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29025980

$325,000
Aug 25, 1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29025980

Aug 15, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29025980

$248,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2025

Sold

EBRD #41093916

$1,245,000
07/15/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41093927

$1,245,000
07/15/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41093916

$1,245,000
07/15/2025

Sold

EBRD #41093927

$1,245,000
07/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907335847

$1,245,000
07/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907335847

$1,245,000

-2.5% / yr

06/16/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093916

06/16/2025

Pending

EBRD #41093927

06/16/2025

Pending

EBRD #41093916

06/16/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093927

04/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093916

$1,195,000
04/18/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093927

$1,195,000
04/18/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093916

$1,195,000
04/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093927

$1,195,000
05/09/2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41020419

05/09/2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41020421

$1,475,000
05/09/2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41020419

05/09/2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #41020421

05/01/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41020419

$1,475,000
05/01/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41020421

$1,475,000
03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41020419

$1,195,000
03/01/2023

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41020421

03/01/2023

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41020419

03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41020421

$1,195,000
03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41020419

$1,195,000
03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41020421

$1,195,000
03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41020419

$1,195,000
03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41020421

$1,195,000
02/02/2023

Expired

MLSListings #EB41012065

$1,195,000
02/02/2023

Expired

MLSListings #EB41012063

$1,195,000
12/02/2022

Expired

RESFAR #41012065

12/02/2022

Expired

EBRD #41012063

12/02/2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41012065

12/02/2022

Expired

RESFAR #41012063

12/02/2022

Expired

EBRD #41012065

12/02/2022

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41012063

12/02/2022

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41012065

12/02/2022

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41012063

12/02/2022

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41012065

12/02/2022

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41012063

10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41012065

$1,195,000
10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41012063

$1,195,000
10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41012065

$1,195,000
10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41012063

$1,195,000
10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41012065

$1,195,000
10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41012063

$1,195,000
05/23/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40991685

$1,350,000
05/23/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40990410

$1,350,000
05/23/2022

Sold

EBRD #40991685

$1,350,000
05/23/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40990410

$1,350,000
05/23/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40991685

$1,350,000
05/23/2022

Sold

EBRD #40990410

$1,350,000
05/13/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491234534

$1,350,000
05/13/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491234534

$1,350,000

+5.0% / yr

05/11/2022

Pending

RESFAR #40991685

05/11/2022

Pending

EBRD #40990410

05/11/2022

Pending

EBRD #40991685

05/11/2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40990410

05/11/2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40991685

05/11/2022

Pending

RESFAR #40990410

05/04/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40991685

$1,098,000
05/04/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40991685

$1,098,000
05/04/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40991685

$1,098,000
04/26/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40990410

$1,098,000
04/26/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40990410

$1,098,000
04/26/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40990410

$1,098,000
07/02/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115740986

$535,000

+17.5% / yr

07/02/2003

Sold

EBRD #23016847

$535,000
05/30/2003

Pending

EBRD #23016847

05/20/2003

Listed (Active)

EBRD #23016847

$489,000
05/11/2003

Expired

CLAW #23014161BR

04/27/2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23014161BR

$299,000
09/10/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #77760501

$400,000

+11.0% / yr

09/15/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #27939664

$325,000
09/15/1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29025980

$325,000
08/25/1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29025980

08/15/1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29025980

$248,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1626 Kains Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$429,786Additions$1,002,834Total$1,432,620
Tax Record2025$20,869 ($1,739 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,437 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,437 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1952CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2287-12

Schools near 1626 Kains Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

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