1609 Kains Ave Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated payment $8,145/month
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Updated Kitchen
- Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
- Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Stone Countertops
About This Home
If you've been hoping for perfect condition in Berkeley, this is it; rebuilt from the studs out and significantly expanded in 2022, 1609 Kains was thoughtfully designed by an award winning local architect, balancing modern design, "smart" amenities, and hyper-optimization of space. Upon entry, you'll find a generous foyer, with a smartly designed drop zone to stash daily essentials. Enter the open concept living/dining space, sporting custom media wall and built-in speakers. Look over to the designer kitchen, with induction range, app-controlled double oven, appliance garage, and french doors for effortless indoor/outdoor flow. On this level is an efficient half bath with designer finishes. Upstairs, find a stunning primary bedroom, with en-suite bathroom, a walk-in closet, & a bonus/office space. Two additional bedrooms, with vaulted ceilings, custom closets & a full bathroom are on this level, as well as a balcony. And finally, the rooftop deck, with gorgeous hillside views; all three outdoor spaces are connected by a spiral staircase. This home is the definition of turn-key; highly intentional, impeccably designed, and sited in beloved Westbrae with restaurants, cafes and parks just outside your door. Home energy score = 10.
Listing Agent
Sarah Ridge
District Homes License #01990459 Listed on: 01/28/2026
Co-Listing Agent
Eleanor Ridge
District Homes License #02217753
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Backyard Sprinklers
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
- Retrofit for Earthquakes
Interior Spaces
- 1,719 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Home Office
- Tile Flooring
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Electric Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
- Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
- Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- Central Air
- Air Source Heat Pump
- 220 Volts
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Monterey/Hopkins Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $15,166 | $1,137,876 | $267,898 | $876,978 |
| 2024 | $15,166 | $1,115,432 | $262,647 | $859,785 |
| 2023 | $11,972 | $858,330 | $257,499 | $600,831 |
| 2022 | $11,860 | $835,900 | $252,450 | $589,050 |
| 2021 | $12,907 | $850,000 | $255,000 | $595,000 |
| 2020 | $6,421 | $163,697 | $48,506 | $115,191 |
| 2019 | $3,675 | $160,487 | $47,555 | $112,932 |
| 2018 | $3,585 | $157,341 | $46,623 | $110,718 |
| 2017 | $3,434 | $154,255 | $45,708 | $108,547 |
| 2016 | $3,280 | $151,231 | $44,812 | $106,419 |
| 2015 | $3,222 | $148,960 | $44,139 | $104,821 |
| 2014 | $3,174 | $146,043 | $43,275 | $102,768 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 02/11/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/28/2026 01/28/26 | For Sale | $1,325,000 | -- | $771 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $675,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | New Conventional |
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41122253
APN: 059-2288-040-00
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