Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
72 Total Sales
11 in West Berkeley
$839K - $2.1M Price Range
1196 Kains Ave Albany, CA 94706
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,021,000 - $1,205,123
2
Beds
1
Bath
860
Sq Ft
$1,294/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Tankless Water Heater
- Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
- No HOA
- 3-minute walk to UC Village Little League Ballfields
About This Home
As of March 2023Modern, Bohemian bungalow with design-forward updates, two decks, and a mini-urban farm with 6 fruit trees and 4 raised veggie beds. This open and bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath gem has just the right designer touches: handmade tile from Spain, handspun ceramic lights from India, custom-crafted solid oak built-ins around the fireplace, and wallpaper to make you swoon. Sit back on your deck with your beverage of choice in your private sanctuary, soaking up the sun and gazing at your weekly harvest of veggies, figs, plums, citrus, and sour cherries. A lot of seller improvements over the years, including seismic upgrades, structural foundation work, updated kitchen (Bertazzoni, Bosch, Fisher & Paykel appliances), updated bath, energy-efficient tankless water heater, and hydronic baseboard radiant heating. One small off-street parking spot (behind gates) that the current owner uses periodically for her car, usually when traveling. What a perfect location, just two doors down from the Albany border, 3 blocks from Solano Avenue, and close to everything the Gillman District and Westbrae neighborhood have to offer: Fieldwork Brewing, Whole Foods, Philz Coffee, Lulu, Acme Bread, and Westbrae Biergarten. Don't miss it.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1908
Lot Details
- 2,640 Sq Ft Lot
- Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
- Landscaped
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Radiant Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Westbrae Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 60241041
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 17, 2023
Closed on
Mar 7, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David Hirota
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
LINDA YU
Compass
List Price
$898,000
Sold Price
$1,080,000
Premium/Discount to List
$182,000
20.27%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,531
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.86%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 8, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,400
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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TANIA BALAZS JACARD
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
83 Total Sales
6 in West Berkeley
$1.6M - $2.2M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,080,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $423,000 | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $368,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $405,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $413,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $368,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $38,100 | ||
| Previous Owner | $338,400 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $78,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $129,200 | ||
| Previous Owner | $25,300 | ||
| Previous Owner | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,080,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/13/2023 03/13/23 | Sold | $1,080,000 | +20.3% | $1,256 / Sq Ft |
| 03/01/2023 03/01/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/17/2023 02/17/23 | For Sale | $898,000 | -- | $1,044 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,925 | $1,146,095 | $343,828 | $802,267 |
| 2025 | $14,936 | $1,123,631 | $337,089 | $786,542 |
| 2024 | $14,936 | $1,101,600 | $330,480 | $771,120 |
| 2023 | $8,513 | $578,033 | $173,410 | $404,623 |
| 2022 | $8,895 | $559,701 | $170,010 | $396,691 |
| 2021 | $8,919 | $548,593 | $166,678 | $388,915 |
| 2020 | $8,514 | $549,900 | $164,970 | $384,930 |
| 2019 | $8,245 | $539,117 | $161,735 | $377,382 |
| 2018 | $8,102 | $528,546 | $158,564 | $369,982 |
| 2017 | $7,811 | $518,183 | $155,455 | $362,728 |
| 2016 | $7,586 | $508,022 | $152,406 | $355,616 |
| 2015 | $7,481 | $500,391 | $150,117 | $350,274 |
| 2014 | $7,174 | $470,000 | $141,000 | $329,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
David Hirota
Seller's Agent in 2023
David Hirota
Red Oak Realty
(415) 577-4714
3 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
LINDA YU
Buyer's Agent in 2023
LINDA YU
Compass
(310) 993-2288
3 in this area
57 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41019528
APN: 060-2410-004-01
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