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1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 Property Information

1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley
Zip code 94702
County Alameda
Neighborhood North Berkeley
Parcel ID 59-2287-16

Sales & Tax Overview for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

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Sale date 03/06/2017
Sale price $965,000
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Current property tax $18,506

Lot & Building Information for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

Building sqft 2,024
Building class Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit (1200)
Acreage 0.08
Units 2
Year built 1921
Stories 1
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1921 and has a total of 2,024 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,508,727, the tax amount paid for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 is $18,592.

When was 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold in 03/06/2017 for $965,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/06/2017 $965,000
07/07/2006 $710,000
05/10/2001 $315,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/09/2021 Deed of trust 06/01/2036
06/05/2020 Deed of trust 06/01/2035
03/06/2017 Deed of Trust 04/01/2047
03/06/2017 Grant Deed
12/30/2013 Reconveyance
07/07/2006 Deed
05/10/2001 Deed
09/30/1998 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $18,592
Current property tax $18,506
Market value $1,508,727

Assessment History for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,508,727 1.2323 $18,592 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,479,152 1.2033 $17,799 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,450,150 1.206 $17,489 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,421,718 1.2172 $17,305 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,393,846 1.2508 $17,434 +3.76%

Permits for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,367,500
0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$910
-1.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.10
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.42
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.50
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.50
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.57

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.10
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.43
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.47
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.49
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.10
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.46
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.47
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.49
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.81

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Neighbors for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1636 Kains Avenue, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1640 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1,012 08/17/2022 $1,021,100
1632 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1,188 04/13/2021 $865,000
1421 Catherine Dr, Berkeley 934 06/23/2025 $985,000
1538 Acton St, Berkeley 1,552 01/24/2025
1626 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1,437 07/15/2025 $1,245,000
1541 Keoncrest Dr, Berkeley 1,221 03/11/2002
1711 Buena Ave, Berkeley 1,361 04/09/2025
1710 Rose St, Berkeley 2,234 11/19/2025
1624 Kains Ave, Berkeley 827 02/20/2003 $370,000
1616 Kains Ave, Berkeley 2,254 04/29/2024
1529 Acton St, Berkeley 960 01/06/2015
1719 Buena Ave, Berkeley 1,668 08/23/2024 $1,700,000
1425 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1,059 04/18/2025
1410 Cypress St, Berkeley 1,132 05/23/2023
1539 Acton St, Berkeley 1,260 07/26/2005 $787,000
1118 Hopkins St, Berkeley 1,229 10/24/2023
1630 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1,056 10/18/2023 $856,500
1415 Keoncrest Dr, Berkeley 1,153 10/16/2017
1654 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1,288 11/26/2012
1378 Tomlee Dr, Berkeley 1,160 07/16/1996 $242,500

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