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1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 - Property report

Also known as: 1601 Kains Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1927

Acreage

0.06

Sale price

$885,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1601 Kains Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Zip code
94702
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2288-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/07/2019
Sale price
$885,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$12,165
Current property tax
$12,079
Tax per sq. ft.
$20
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
621
Stories
1
Year built
1927
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1956
Rooms
4
Elevator
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.06
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/07/2019 $885,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/09/2013 $166,500 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/03/2010 $380,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/16/2023 Request notice default/delinq XXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/16/2023 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX & XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/12/2021 Ucc fin stmt(1-2 pgs) XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/04/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXX
09/24/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXX
02/07/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXX X
02/07/2019 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
12/30/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX
12/30/2014 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X X
12/30/2014 Modification (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$12,165
Current property tax
$12,079
Tax per sq. ft.
$20
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$987,217
Land value
$296,165
Building value
$691,052

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $987,217 1.2323 $12,165 +4.46%
2024-2025 $967,861 1.2033 $11,646 +1.77%
2023-2024 $948,887 1.206 $11,444 +1.06%
2022-2023 $930,284 1.2172 $11,323 -0.74%
2021-2022 $912,044 1.2508 $11,408 +3.76%
2020-2021 $902,700 1.218 $10,995 +105.17%
2019-2020 $456,111 1.1749 $5,359 -2.40%
2018-2019 $447,171 1.2279 $5,491 +3.20%
2017-2018 $438,405 1.2136 $5,320 +6.57%
2016-2017 $429,810 1.1615 $4,992 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/07/2016

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Berkeley residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,300,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$873

-4.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.16
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.49
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.52
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.56
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.58
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.58
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 8 Public K-5 364 0.68
Via Center NR Private K 20 0.70
Nia House Learning Center NR Private PK-K 69 0.73
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.16
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.50
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.55
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.56
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.56
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.58
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.58
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.91
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.94
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.16
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.54
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.55
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.56
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.74
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.08
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.15
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.17
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.17
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.32

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Neighbors for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1522 Keoncrest Dr, Berkeley 1609 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 1639 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 1602 Stannage Ave, Berkeley 1633 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1633 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 1636 Stannage Ave, Berkeley 1125 Cedar St, Berkeley 1601 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 1611 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 1644 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1128 Cedar St, Berkeley 1126 Hopkins St, Berkeley 1619 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 1132 Cedar St, Berkeley 1604 Stannage Ave, Berkeley 1645 Kains Ave, Berkeley 1117 Virginia St, Berkeley 1126 Cedar St, Berkeley 1606 Stannage Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The development at 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was built in 1927.

What is the total square footage of 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 has a total of 621 square feet.

When was 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 last sold and what was the sale price?

1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 was last sold on 02/07/2019 for $885,000.

What is the assessed value of 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 is currently assessed at $987,217.

What are the property taxes for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702?

The property taxes for 1601 Kains Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 total $12,165.

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