1644 Kains Ave

Berkeley, CA 94702

$900,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,056 Sq. Ft.
$852 / Sq. Ft.
1,056
Sq. Ft.
$852
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 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,...This 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
  1. Listed by Ken K Kwok • DRE #01742794 • MaxReal

Property Details for 1644 Kains Avenue

Parking Features
Alley Access, No Garage
Architectural Style
Bungalow
View Description
City
Cross Street
Vergina
Total Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/16/2025 12:32 PM

Property Details for 1644 Kains Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #425006316
Days on Compass67
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,402 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of MaxReal, Ken K Kwok, DRE #01742794

Sold By Compass, Grace Sun, DRE #EB148766

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Building Information for 1644 Kains Avenue

Stories2Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,402 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,308 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,715

Property Taxes

$593

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1644 Kains Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Berkeley Map Area 4
  • Area Short Display: 2304
  • Zip Plus 4: 1314
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Description: Berkeley Map Area 4
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 059-2287-018-00
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Alley Access, No Garage
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Source: Owner
  • Lot Features: Garden, Low Maintenance
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Picture Count: 32
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Disclosures/Documents: Home Inspection Report, Natural Hazard Disclosure Available, Pest Control Report Available, Preliminary Title Report, Seller Property Questionnaire, Structural Pest Control Report, TDS Available
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Meter Available, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco, Wood
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Stories: 2
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Dual Pane Partial
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Bath Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Workshop
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 0x0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 0x0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 0x0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Dining
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 1644 Kains Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2025

Sold

RESFAR #425006316

$900,000
Apr 21, 2025

Pending

RESFAR #425006316

Mar 7, 2025

Contingent - Show

RESFAR #425006316

Feb 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425006316

$815,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2025

Sold

RESFAR #425006316

$900,000
04/21/2025

Pending

RESFAR #425006316

03/07/2025

Contingent - Show

RESFAR #425006316

02/13/2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425006316

$815,000

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

Public Records for 1644 Kains Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$69,866Additions$163,021Total$232,887
Tax Record2024$7,118 ($593 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2287-18

Schools near 1644 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
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

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