NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1304 Kains Ave Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,443,000 - $1,807,252

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,199 Sq Ft
$747/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,390,000 $632 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,414/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of June 2021

Recently updated – this versatile and sunny home has SO MUCH going for it. Situated in Berkeley’s Westbrae neighborhood 1304 Kains has engineered wood throughout. Layout of the main house is 3 BR's and 2.5 Baths – the primary BR is upstairs and has an amazing west facing deck + ensuite bath. On the main level there are 2 well sized bedrooms, and 1.5 baths plus laundry, 2 family rooms, and an office area. The kitchen has been updated w/ new tile, and appliances. Seamless indoor/outdoor access from kitchen. Interior access to large garage provides additional storage. Rear structure has a spacious 1 bedroom with new carpet. There is kitchenette and open floorplan in the other room which has plenty of space for family room and dining, plus new full bath. Access to the 2nd garage is located off this unit. Long driveway and interior courtyard. Kains gives a unique option for multigenerational living and yet flexible enough to provide an unique work from home option. WalkScore91, BikeScore99

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Ward

Red Oak Realty License #01490471 Listed on: 05/12/2021

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

OUT OF AREA OUT

OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER License #88888888

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Mr. Versatile
  • Westbrae Subdivision, Family Compound Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6024043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: WESTBRAE
  • Directions: West on Gilman, South on Kains
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Wood, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Office, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Mr. Versatile
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Private Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Utilities: Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 6024043
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2021
Closed on
Jun 14, 2021
Sold by
Catamount Properties 2018 Llc
Bought by
Deforce Christopher Allen and Deforce Linda Suh
Seller's Agent
Scott Ward
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,390,000
Premium/Discount to List
$290,000
26.36%
Current Estimated Value
$1,641,563

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$251,563
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,249,610
Outstanding Balance
$1,131,366
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$510,197

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Nutting William C and Nutting Ann B
Bought by
Catamount Properties 2018 Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2000
Sold by
Nutting William C and Nutting Ann B
Bought by
Nutting William C and Nutting Ann B
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Deforce Christopher Allen $1,390,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Catamount Properties 2018 Llc $1,085,000 Synrgo Inc
Nutting William C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Deforce Christopher Allen $1,249,610
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,390,000 -- --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Sold $1,390,000 +26.4% $632 / Sq Ft
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $500 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $21,761 $1,497,563 $451,369 $1,053,194
2024 $21,761 $1,468,067 $442,520 $1,032,547
2023 $21,299 $1,446,155 $433,846 $1,012,309
2022 $21,308 $1,412,200 $425,340 $992,460
2021 $16,959 $1,085,000 $434,000 $651,000
2020 $4,747 $104,018 $26,451 $77,567
2019 $4,428 $101,980 $25,933 $76,047
2018 $4,291 $99,980 $25,424 $74,556
2017 $4,111 $98,020 $24,926 $73,094
2016 $3,856 $96,098 $24,437 $71,661
2015 $3,771 $94,655 $24,070 $70,585
2014 $3,679 $92,801 $23,599 $69,202
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott Ward

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Scott Ward

    Red Oak Realty

    (415) 225-4593

    5 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Scott Ward
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    OUT OF AREA OUT

    OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40949601

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2404-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1304 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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