NOT LISTED FOR SALE

616 Kains Ave Albany, CA 94706

Garfield Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $814,000 - $1,054,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,019 Sq Ft
$964/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2022

Last sale price $1,000,000 $981 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,162/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2022

Behind a beautiful front garden lies this charming approx. 823-SqFt Albany 2BD, 1.5BA bungalow. The house has oak hardwood floors, a bright kitchen appointed with maple cabinetry and granite countertops and has an abundance of natural light. Adjacent to the kitchen is the sunroom with two Velux skylights and slate tile flooring, ideal for viewing the garden or dining. Walk through the lush garden with fruit trees and flowers to an additional 196-SqFt detached studio space - ideal for use as a home office or artist’s studio. There is an attached garage and a basement with laundry hook ups and lots of storage space. The house has been lovingly maintained and upgraded throughout with eathquake retrofitting, copper plumbing, updated electrical wiring, dual pane windows and an owned solar system. Prime location, a short walk to BART, restaurants on Solano Ave, and El Cerrito Plaza shopping. Great community with highly rated Albany schools. Welcome home to 616 Kains Ave.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KEVIN TANNAHILL

The Agency License #01194662 Listed on: 05/31/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Sun

Compass License #01945799

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,703

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Albany Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6728134

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,703

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: ALBANY
  • Directions: Brighton to Kains
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Per Owner, Windows
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Int Access From Garage, Remote, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Albany (510) 559-6500

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500
  • Parcel Number: 6728134
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2024
Sold by
Jiang Wei
Bought by
Zhang Yi
Current Estimated Value
$1,053,864

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Jul 11, 2022
Sold by
Crowley-Fields Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Zhang Yi
Seller's Agent
KEVIN TANNAHILL
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Grace Sun
Compass
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2008
Sold by
Crowley Maureen and Fields Edward
Bought by
Crowley Maureen and Fields Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1998
Sold by
Davis Sarah E
Bought by
Crowley Maureen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,600
Interest Rate
6.79%
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
Zhang Yi -- Old Republic Title
Zhang Yi -- Old Republic Title
Zhang Yi $1,000,000 Old Republic Title
Crowley Maureen -- None Available
Crowley Maureen -- None Available
Crowley Maureen $180,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zhang Yi $525,000
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $181,000
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $200,000
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $250,000
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $230,758
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $233,536
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $238,000
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $30,000
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $220,000
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $50,000
Previous Owner Crowley Maureen $174,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,000,000 -- --
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Sold $1,000,000 0.0% $981 / Sq Ft
07/06/2022 07/06/22 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Price Changed $1,000,000 +0.5% $981 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 For Sale $995,000 -- $976 / 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 $16,703 $1,040,400 $312,120 $728,280
2024 $16,703 $1,020,000 $306,000 $714,000
2023 $16,515 $1,000,000 $300,000 $700,000
2022 $5,111 $258,898 $79,769 $186,129
2021 $5,022 $253,686 $78,206 $182,480
2020 $4,990 $258,013 $77,404 $180,609
2019 $4,857 $252,955 $75,886 $177,069
2018 $4,715 $247,996 $74,399 $173,597
2017 $4,581 $243,134 $72,940 $170,194
2016 $4,352 $238,368 $71,510 $166,858
2015 $4,090 $234,787 $70,436 $164,351
2014 $4,842 $230,188 $69,056 $161,132
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • KEVIN TANNAHILL

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    KEVIN TANNAHILL

    The Agency

    (510) 524-1112

    4 in this area

    73 Total Sales

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  • Grace Sun

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Grace Sun

    Compass

    (626) 500-7082

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40995456

bridgeMLS

APN: 067-2813-004-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706 Garfield

616 Kains Ave, Albany, CA

This home is located at 616 Kains Ave, Albany, CA 94706 since 31 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $982,766, approximately $964 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 616 Kains Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and Tilden Preparatory School - Albany.

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