1406 Kains Ave

Baths
2,076 Sq. Ft.
$535 / Sq. Ft.
2,076
Sq. Ft.
$535
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Westbrae Fixer! Don’t miss this 1908 farmhouse in Berkeley's wonderful Westbrae. It has so much potential for renovation and development! The property is a legal duplex on a 5000 square foot level lot (per public record), with a large outbuilding across the back. The upper 2+ bedroom, 1 bath flat has original wood floors, tall ceilings, great light, laundry porch, and a huge attic. Live in the more updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath street-level flat w/ laundry hookups while you renovate the upstairs and...Westbrae Fixer! Don’t miss this 1908 farmhouse in Berkeley's wonderful Westbrae. It has so much potential for renovation and development! The property is a legal duplex on a 5000 square foot level lot (per public record), with a large outbuilding across the back. The upper 2+ bedroom, 1 bath flat has original wood floors, tall ceilings, great light, laundry porch, and a huge attic. Live in the more updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath street-level flat w/ laundry hookups while you renovate the upstairs and decide what to build in the back . The fenced yard is on the sunny south side of the building, and there’s also room for more off-street parking. This location merits a 95 Walkscore®, conveniently close to North Berkeley BART, Whole Foods, 4th Street, Kermit Lynch, Acme Bread, Bartavelle, beer gardens, bagels, and coffee shops. What more could you need? Buyer to investigate.
  1. Listed by Tracy Davis • DRE #01366511 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 1406 Kains Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
WESTBRAE
Building Type
DUPLEX
Property Sub Type
DUPLEX
Park Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/24/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1406 Kains Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41094455
Days on Compass13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL INCOME / DUPLEX
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Tracy Davis, DRE #01366511

Sold By District Homes, Terri White, DRE #01719341

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Building Information for 1406 Kains Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,322 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,410

Property Taxes

$1,912

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1406 Kains Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Upper Floor
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA Amenities: None
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2076
  • Yard Description: Fenced
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Gilman > Kains
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2396-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Miscellaneous Features: None
  • Parking Description: See Remarks, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Separate Meters: Electric, Gas
  • Existing Lease Terms: Building Vacant
  • Tenant Pays: Other
  • Financial Data Source: None
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 1406
  • Occupied By 1: Vacant
  • Dining Room 1: Yes
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: No
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 2
  • Bathrooms 1: 1
  • Parking Spaces 1: 1
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 1408
  • Occupied By 2: Vacant
  • Dining Room 2: No
  • Air Cond 2: No
  • Fireplace 2: No
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 3
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
  • Parking Spaces 2: 0
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: None
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1406 Kains Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41094468

$1,110,000
May 23, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41094455

$1,110,000
May 23, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41094468

$1,110,000
May 23, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41094455

$1,110,000
May 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1901669346

$1,110,000
May 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1901669346

$1,110,000
May 6, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41094468

May 6, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41094455

May 6, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41094468

May 6, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41094455

Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094468

$849,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094455

$849,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094468

$849,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094455

$849,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41094468

$1,110,000
05/23/2025

Sold

EBRD #41094455

$1,110,000
05/23/2025

Sold

EBRD #41094468

$1,110,000
05/23/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41094455

$1,110,000
05/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1901669346

$1,110,000
05/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1901669346

$1,110,000
05/06/2025

Pending

EBRD #41094468

05/06/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41094455

05/06/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41094468

05/06/2025

Pending

EBRD #41094455

04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094468

$849,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094455

$849,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094468

$849,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094455

$849,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1406 Kains Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$375,000Additions$875,000Total$1,250,000
Tax Record2025$22,943 ($1,912 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,076 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,076 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1908CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2396-4

Schools near 1406 Kains Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Tracy Davis, DRE #01366511

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