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1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 - Property report

Also known as: 1242 Kains Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$1,093,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
1242 Kains Ave
Albany, CA 94706
Zip code
94706
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
60-2405-18

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/13/2024
Sale price
$1,093,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$20,760
Tax per sq. ft.
$23
Building
Property type
2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building sq. ft.
916
Stories
1
Year built
1910
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA

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

Sales history for 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/13/2024 $1,093,500 XXX XXX XXX XX; XXX XXXXX; XXX XXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
09/16/2022 $900,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/06/2021 $975,000 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/13/2024 Grant Deed XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XX
09/23/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
09/16/2022 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXX
09/16/2022 Grant Deed XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/16/2022 Agreement
Convenant		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/18/2022 Deed of trust XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/06/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
06/08/2020 Assignment (deed of trust) XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
03/19/2020 Appointment of trustee XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XX
07/25/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$20,760
Tax per sq. ft.
$23
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,684,644
Land value
$502,272
Building value
$1,182,372

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,684,644 1.2323 $20,760 +78.56%
2024-2025 $966,194 1.2033 $11,626 +1.77%
2023-2024 $947,250 1.206 $11,424 -3.74%
2022-2023 $975,000 1.2172 $11,868 +128.31%
2021-2022 $415,560 1.2508 $5,198 +3.76%
2020-2021 $411,301 1.218 $5,010 +5.74%
2019-2020 $403,239 1.1749 $4,738 -2.40%
2018-2019 $395,334 1.2279 $4,854 -2.03%
2017-2018 $408,294 1.2136 $4,955 +6.57%
2016-2017 $400,290 1.1615 $4,649 +886.97%
Permits

Permit information for 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/01/2015

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Albany residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,400,000

49.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,092

20.1% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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)
Ocean View Elementary School 6 Public K-5 675 0.52
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.57
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.59
Cornell Elementary School 9 Public K-5 569 0.61
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.63
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.63
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 0.63
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.65
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.90
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.95
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.57
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.65
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.68
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.89
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.90
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.93
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.95
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.95
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.96
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 1.19
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.57
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.65
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 0.68
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.89
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.93
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.93
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.08
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.08
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.34
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.34

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Neighbors for 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA

1214 Kains Ave, Albany 1237 Kains Ave, Albany 1224 Kains Ave, Albany 1218 Kains Ave, Albany 1225 San Pablo Ave, Albany 1208 Stannage Ave, Albany 1240 Stannage Ave, Albany 1206 Kains Ave, Albany 1136 Gilman St, Albany 1208 Gilman St, Albany 1299 San Pablo Ave, Albany 1229 San Pablo Ave, Albany 1227 San Pablo Ave, Albany 1204 Kains Ave, Albany 1212 Kains Ave, Albany 1215 San Pablo Ave, Albany 1230 Kains Ave, Albany 1112 Harrison St, Albany 1214 Stannage Ave, Albany 1236 Gilman St, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, 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 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, 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 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

The development at 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 has a total of 916 square feet.

When was 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 last sold and what was the sale price?

1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 was last sold on 08/13/2024 for $1,093,500.

What is the assessed value of 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 is currently assessed at $1,684,644.

What are the property taxes for 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706?

The property taxes for 1242 Kains Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 total $20,759.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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