Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
71 Total Sales
11 in West Berkeley
$839K - $2.1M Price Range
1644 Kains Ave Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $968,660
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,056
Sq Ft
$917/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- City View
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
- Workshop
- 5-minute walk to James Kenney Community Center
About This Home
As of May 2025This bright and sunny home boasts a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a cozy fireplace. Upstairs, you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a kitchen, while the downstairs offers 2 bonus rooms and a workshop area. The home exudes warmth and character, highlighted by handcrafted details and a welcoming front porch. The expansive backyard provides a private oasis, perfect for entertaining, outdoor dining, or gardening. Centrally located, this home is just minutes from UC Berkeley, Berkeley Marina, North Berkeley BART, Cedar Rose Park, and popular shopping and dining spots like Fourth Street, Acme Bread, Philz Coffee, Whole Foods, and Monterey Market
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1921
Lot Details
- 3,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Level Lot
- Low Maintenance Yard
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,056 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Formal Entry
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Workshop
- City Views
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
- No Garage
- Alley Access
- Open Parking
Utilities
- Central Heating
- Heating System Uses Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 059-2287-018-00
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ken Kwok
MaxReal
Buyer's Agent
Grace Sun
Compass
List Price
$815,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
10.43%
Views
51
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 1, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in West Berkeley, CA
-
Eileen Townsend
-
Mark DuBois
Mark DuBois
Keller Williams Rlty East Bay
(341) 766-0918
29 Total Sales
2 in West Berkeley
$2,300,000 Price Range
-
Perry Gastis
Perry Gastis
Bridges 8 Real Estate
(650) 502-5378
85 Total Sales
8 in West Berkeley
$870K - $1.7M Price Range
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Marc Guay
Marc Guay
(628) 230-5948
38 Total Sales
4 in West Berkeley
$540K - $1.4M Price Range
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SU MEI WU
SU MEI WU
Responds QuicklyCompass
(650) 410-2557
105 Total Sales
2 in West Berkeley
$888,000 Price Range
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TANIA BALAZS JACARD
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
85 Total Sales
6 in West Berkeley
$1.6M - $2.2M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $900,000 | Fidelity National Title Compan | ||
| $143,000 | First American Title Guarant | ||
| $80,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $600,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | Sold | $900,000 | +10.4% | $852 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2025 04/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/13/2025 02/13/25 | For Sale | $815,000 | -- | $772 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®
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 | $8,455 | $918,000 | $275,400 | $642,600 |
| 2025 | $7,118 | $230,545 | $71,263 | $166,282 |
| 2024 | $7,118 | $225,887 | $69,866 | $163,021 |
| 2023 | $6,880 | $228,321 | $68,496 | $159,825 |
| 2022 | $6,624 | $216,845 | $67,153 | $156,692 |
| 2021 | $6,591 | $212,457 | $65,837 | $153,620 |
| 2020 | $6,086 | $217,207 | $65,162 | $152,045 |
| 2019 | $5,672 | $212,948 | $63,884 | $149,064 |
| 2018 | $5,522 | $208,774 | $62,632 | $146,142 |
| 2017 | $5,303 | $204,682 | $61,404 | $143,278 |
| 2016 | $4,999 | $200,670 | $60,201 | $140,469 |
| 2015 | $4,905 | $197,657 | $59,297 | $138,360 |
| 2014 | $4,810 | $193,785 | $58,135 | $135,650 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ken Kwok
Seller's Agent in 2025
Ken Kwok
MaxReal
(650) 642-5548
1 in this area
61 Total Sales
-
Grace Sun
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Grace Sun
Compass
(626) 500-7082
2 in this area
38 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 425006316
APN: 059-2287-018-00
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