1300 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
What's special
Rare Berkeley opportunity offering exceptional flexibility for homeowners, multigenerational living, or rental income! This beautifully updated property features a spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath main residence with modern finishes and abundant natural light. Major improvements include updated plumbing, electrical, & HVAC, offering added peace of mind for years to come. Downstairs, a legal 2-bedroom unit with an additional bonus room, full bathroom, and complete kitchen provides incredible versatility for extended family, guests, a home office, or valuable rental income. Adding even more potential, the oversized detached garage offers endless possibilities—ideal for a future conversion to additional living space (buyer to verify), home gym, workshop, craft studio, office, or creative space. Ideally located just off vibrant San Pablo Avenue, enjoy convenient access to popular restaurants, cafés, local shops, parks, entertainment, highly regarded Berkeley schools, and public transportation. With multiple living spaces, extensive upgrades, income potential, and an incredibly convenient location, this is a unique Berkeley property offering possibilities that are hard to find. Home Energy Score of 4
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Travel times
Dining Room
Kitchen
Downstairs
Living Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Downstairs Kitchen
Downstairs Bedrooms
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Listing updated:
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Main Entry, 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths
Bathroom
- Features: Tile, Window, Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Stone
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only, Electric, In Kitchen
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Engineered Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,650
- Total interior livable area: 2,650 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Private, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 6024042
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Sewer in Street
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Westbrae
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $623/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,153,987
- Annual tax amount: $20,677
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+344.1%$623/sqft |
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| 3/16/2022 | Sold | $371,500-64.4%$140/sqft |
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| 10/10/2019 | Sold | $1,043,000-5.2%$394/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #19057346 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2019 | Pending sale | $1,099,999$415/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Marquis #40878193 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,099,999$415/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Marquis #19057346 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2017 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
Source: BHG REAL ESTATE RELIANCE PARTNERS #40770413 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2017 | Price change | $3,500-16.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/23/2017 | Price change | $4,200-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 2/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $4,500$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,677 -20.7% | $1,153,987 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,081 +32.6% | $1,131,366 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,663 +11.6% | $1,109,184 +3.2% |
| 2022 | $17,624 -0.2% | $1,074,873 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,664 +5.7% | $1,053,805 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,706 +198.2% | $1,043,000 +501.4% |
| 2019 | $5,603 -23.2% | $173,438 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,292 | $170,038 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,292 +49.1% | $166,704 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,891 +2.1% | $163,437 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,792 +2.3% | $160,982 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,684 | $157,829 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $157,116 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $154,035 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $151,015 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $149,888 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $150,244 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $147,299 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $144,411 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $141,580 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $138,804 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $136,084 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $133,590 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $130,970 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,137 | $128,402 |
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$5,957/mo
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