NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1630 Kains Ave Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $802,000 - $1,419,074

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,432 Sq Ft
$762/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2023

Last sale price $856,500 $598 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,824/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • High Ceiling
  • Enclosed Parking

About This Home

As of October 2023

Both Units Delivered Vacant! Central location! Established Berkeley neighborhood! 2-unit duplex (Unit#1: 840 sqft and Unit#2: 592 sqft) that can be used in a variety of ways. Enjoy the whole space, Upstairs/down! Live in one & rent out the other. Investors dream! Upstairs greets you w/ period details, tall ceilings, plantation shutters & vinyl flooring. In addition to the living & dining rm, 2BD/1BA w/ shower over tub. Remodeled kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, mosaics backsplash, laundry rm, large rear deck & backyard w/ mature fruit trees. Downstairs unit features a separate entrance, living rm, double-paned windows, remodeled eat-in kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, 1 bd w/ large walk-in closet/storage space, spacious ba w/ wainscoting, shower over tub & hook-ups for laundry. Private patio space w/ backyard access. Quick bus ride to Downtown Berkeley & UC. Fresh bread nearby at ACME! Near cafes, parks, restaurants, 4th St shopping, Apple Store, BART, Amtrak, Hwys & more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joraine Costales

Intero Real Estate Services License #01848062 Listed on: 08/04/2023

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeremy Lebeau

ALOHA BAY REALTY License #01790013

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • 1911

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Enclosed Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1,432 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-2
  • Subclass: Duplex
  • Listing Class: Residential Income (2-4 Units)
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1432
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Year Built: 1911

Interior Features

  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1432
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer/Dryer - Some Units
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Enclosed

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • High School: 26812

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0574
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2500.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Meters: Separate Electric, Separate Gas, Separate Water
  • Number Of Buildings: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2023
Closed on
Oct 16, 2023
Sold by
Collins Robert Anthony
Bought by
Hensel Kevin George and Dimacali Christina
Seller's Agent
Joraine Costales
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jeremy Lebeau
ALOHA BAY REALTY
List Price
$948,888
Sold Price
$856,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$92,388
-9.74%
Views
133
Current Estimated Value
$1,091,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$235,019
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.71%
Original Mortgage
$727,600
Outstanding Balance
$713,292
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$378,227

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2020
Sold by
Collins Robert Anthony and Collins Robert
Bought by
Collins Robert Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$678,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2005
Sold by
Brehm Jace M and Brehm Carole S
Bought by
Collins Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2005
Sold by
Quinto Collins Maria Cassandra
Bought by
Collins Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Hensel Kevin George $856,500 Old Republic Title Company
Collins Robert Anthony -- Chicago Title Company
Collins Robert $440,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Collins Robert -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hensel Kevin George $727,600
Previous Owner Collins Robert Anthony $678,000
Previous Owner Collins Robert $308,000
Closed Collins Robert $66,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2023 10/18/23 Sold $856,500 -3.6% $598 / Sq Ft
09/09/2023 09/09/23 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2023 08/16/23 Price Changed $888,888 -6.3% $621 / Sq Ft
08/04/2023 08/04/23 For Sale $948,888 -- $663 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $13,052 $873,630 $262,089 $611,541
2024 $13,052 $856,500 $256,950 $599,550
2023 $9,767 $589,454 $176,836 $412,618
2022 $9,580 $577,900 $173,370 $404,530
2021 $9,593 $566,570 $169,971 $396,599
2020 $9,057 $560,761 $168,228 $392,533
2019 $8,676 $549,770 $164,931 $384,839
2018 $8,525 $538,994 $161,698 $377,296
2017 $8,218 $528,430 $158,529 $369,901
2016 $7,937 $518,073 $155,422 $362,651
2015 $7,830 $510,294 $153,088 $357,206
2014 $7,859 $500,301 $150,090 $350,211
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Joraine Costales

    Intero Real Estate Services

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jeremy Lebeau

    ALOHA BAY REALTY

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81937337

MLSListings

APN: 059-2287-014-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1630 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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