Rarely available opportunity on the highly sought-after North Berkeley/Albany border, offering an exceptional blend of location, livability, and upside potential. Situated in the charming North Berkeley neighborhoodrenowned for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and close proximity to UC Berkeleythis property also benefits from immediate access to premier amenities including Whole Foods, Sprouts, and BART. Ideal for both owner-users and investors, the property presents a flexible living and income-generating opportunity. Live in one unit while collecting rental income from the others, or capitalize on the strong rental demand and future upside as a pure investment. The unit mix consists of three well-appointed 1-bedroom/1-bath units, each featuring a private rear yard or exclusive-use balcony, and one spacious 3-bedroom/2-bath unit complete with a fireplace and in-unit laundryperfect for an owner-occupant. Additional highlights include independent four-car parking plus guest parking, a rare amenity for the area, further enhancing tenant appeal and long-term value. Prime location, strong fundamentals, and significant upside potentialthis is a compelling opportunity not to be missed.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (6/3)
$1,645,000
1192 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
6beds
3,114sqft
Quadruplex
Built in 1965
-- sqft lot
$1,564,700 Zestimate®
$528/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 68 days |
- 390 |
- 12 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monica H. Chung DRE #01079185 415-699-0843,
Andersen, Jung & Co. 415-397-1966
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426125620
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Varies By Unit, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Partial, Window Coverings
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,114
- Total interior livable area: 3,114 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Guest, Side By Side
- Carport spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck, Uncovered Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,750 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs/Gutters, Landscaped, Shape Regular, Sidewalk
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0602410003
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Tract
- Property subtype: Quadruplex
Materials
- Frame, Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Separate Meter
- Gas: Separate Meter
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer in Street
- Water: Meter on Site, Public, Water District
- Utilities for property: Common Area Meter, Electricity Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $528/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,623,630
- Price range: $1.6M - $1.6M
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 68 days
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Total actual rent: 8768
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,564,700
$1.49M - $1.64M
$4,202/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $1,645,000-2.9%$528/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+13%$544/sqft |
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| 11/18/2020 | Sold | $1,500,000+0.1%$482/sqft |
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| 9/17/2020 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$481/sqft |
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| 9/15/2020 | Price change | $1,499,000+7.1%$481/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+27.8%$449/sqft |
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| 9/30/2015 | Sold | $1,095,000+9.6%$352/sqft |
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| 9/9/2015 | Pending sale | $999,000$321/sqft |
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| 8/27/2015 | Listed for sale | $999,000$321/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,623,630 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,129 +2.1% | $1,591,800 +2% |
| 2023 | $24,610 +1.8% | $1,560,600 +2% |
| 2022 | $24,165 -0.2% | $1,530,000 +2% |
| 2021 | $24,221 +26.4% | $1,500,000 +26.6% |
| 2020 | $19,156 +4.7% | $1,185,248 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,295 +5.5% | $1,162,013 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,349 | $1,139,237 +2% |
| 2017 | $17,349 +3.7% | $1,116,900 +2% |
| 2016 | $16,733 +126.7% | $1,095,000 +241.4% |
| 2015 | $7,380 | $320,751 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,380 | $314,469 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $313,049 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $306,912 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $300,895 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $298,647 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $299,358 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $293,489 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $287,736 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $282,094 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $276,564 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $271,142 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $266,174 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $260,956 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,041 | $255,838 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dartmouth
Nearby schools
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- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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