Welcome to 518 Kains Ave#103, a beautifully updated townhome-style condo in a boutique 4-unit complex at the heart of Albany. This two-level home offers a floor plan with great flow, hardwood flooring, generous storage, and abundant natural light from three south-facing windows. On the first floor, it greets visitors with a fireplace, guest half bathroom, and a breakfast bar, in addition to comfortable dining and living spaces. The kitchen is well-maintained with solid wood cabinets and comes with a brand new stove. The second floor features two spacious bedrooms with large walk-in closets and hardwood flooring. The main bathroom area has two large countertops, toilet and tub and has been refreshed with new vanities, mirrors, lights, toilets. Additional upgrades include new faux wood blinds and fresh paint throughout. The unit also enjoys a private balcony with serene Albany views, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation, and two parking spaces with additional storage in the carport, which offer great convenience in this popular residential neighborhood. The home is particularly well located, steps away from El Cerrito Plaza, Solano Avenue, BART, and the top-rated Albany schools. In move-in ready condition, it combines comfort, style, and rare accessibility.
Sold for $630,000
$630,000
518 Kains Ave #3, Albany, CA 94706
2beds
1,076sqft
Condominium
Built in 1986
-- sqft lot
$642,000 Zestimate®
$586/sqft
$3,055 Estimated rent
Home value
$642,000
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Listed by:
Min Zhao DRE #01449007 510-698-8886,
KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Simone Hoover, DRE #01772901
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41110421
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Common Area
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,076
- Total interior livable area: 1,076 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Private, Uncovered Parking Space
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story,Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: No Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 67282631
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry Free
- Services included: Reserves, Insurance, Water, Sewer, Common Hot Water, Common Area Maint
- HOA fee: $375 monthly
- HOA name: CALL LISTING AGENT
- HOA phone: 510-526-4108
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $586/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $580,508
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $630,000-1.3%$586/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110421 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Pending sale | $638,000$593/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110421 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Price change | $638,000-4.5%$593/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110421 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $668,000+60.4%$621/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110421 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2004 | Sold | $416,500$387/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $580,508 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,312 +2.4% | $569,130 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,073 +1.9% | $557,971 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,889 +1.5% | $547,034 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,742 +1.5% | $536,310 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,598 +2.3% | $530,811 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,382 +5.5% | $520,407 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,890 | $510,207 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,890 +4.7% | $500,207 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,489 +18.5% | $490,403 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,164 | $483,040 +15% |
| 2014 | $7,164 | $420,000 +33.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $315,000 +12.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $280,000 -9.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $310,000 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $317,000 |
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Neighborhood: Garfield
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Nearby schools
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- 9/10Cornell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Albany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Albany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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