Beautifully upgraded bungalow in the highly desirable Westbrae neighborhood. Featuring an open floor plan with skylights that fill the home with natural light throughout the day. The eat-in kitchen includes a custom-built bench crafted by a local Berkeley carpenter, while artisan tile in the kitchen and bathroom adds a unique and stylish touch. Enjoy a sunny deck—perfect for morning coffee or entertaining family and friends. The backyard offers a detached office ideal for working from home or creative use, along with a convenient bike shed. A long driveway accommodates two cars, plus an additional gated parking space. The property also features an herb garden built by a local Westbrae nursery and thoughtfully designed low-maintenance landscaping. Located within walking distance to top-rated schools, North Berkeley BART, and AC Transit (just one block away) for an easy commute to San Francisco. Close to local favorites including gourmet restaurants, coffee shops, Acme Bread, REI, Phiz Coffee, Whole Foods, a beer garden, and wineries. A true Westbrae gem offering comfort, style, and convenience.
Sold for $1,400,000
$1,400,000
1339 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
2beds
1,042sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,412,500 Zestimate®
$1,344/sqft
$3,253 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,412,500
$1.29M - $1.55M
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Beautifully upgraded bungalowThoughtfully designed low-maintenance landscapingConvenient bike shedOpen floor planAdditional gated parking spaceEat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Zhe Wang Birchett DRE #02149500 415-994-1398,
Compass
Bought with:
Negar Souza, DRE #01701667
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41128439
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
Features
- Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,042
- Total interior livable area: 1,042 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Deck, Uncovered Parking Space
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Storage, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 60240320
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, DSL Available, Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $1,400,000+55.7%$1,344/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128439 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$863/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128439 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+5.8%$863/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128439 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Sold | $850,000-5%$816/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105148 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Pending sale | $895,000$859/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105148 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2025 | Price change | $895,000-9.6%$859/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $990,000$950/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105148 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $71,808 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,296 +20.1% | $70,400 +99.2% |
| 2023 | $2,743 +5.9% | $35,348 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,591 +1.1% | $34,655 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,564 +8% | $33,975 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,374 +7.5% | $33,627 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,208 +9.3% | $32,968 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,020 | $32,321 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,020 +7.2% | $31,688 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,884 +5.1% | $31,067 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,792 | $30,600 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,792 | $30,000 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $29,865 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $29,280 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $28,705 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,491 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,558 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $27,998 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $27,450 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $26,911 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,384 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $25,867 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,393 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,896 +2% |
| 2001 | $933 | $24,407 |
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Neighborhood: Westbrae
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94702
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- 1339 Kains Ave
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