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Property 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 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1406 Kains Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,110,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Duplex
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41094455
- Added to Site: 271 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Parking
- Parking Features: See Remarks, Uncovered Parking Space
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Westbrae
- Driving Directions: Gilman > Kains
School Information
- School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
- Elem School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Utilities
- Utility Description: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Living Area: 2,076 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1908
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Dimensions: 5227.2
- Lot Features: Level
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $409
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 6023964
Listed by Red Oak Realty, Tracy Davis
Sold by District Homes, Terri White
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Schools
Schools serving 1406 Kains Ave
School District:Berkeley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ruth Acty Elementary 1400 Ada Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 920 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 840 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1406 Kains Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/23/2025
Sold
$1,110,000
30.74%
MLS
4/23/2025
Listed
$849,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1406 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 (MLS# 41094455) is a Duplex property that was sold at $1,110,000 on May 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 1406 Kains Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

