1626 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

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Property Overview:

1626 Kains Ave is a duplex in Berkeley, CA, built in 1952. It offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,437–1,630 sq. ft. of living space. The property features a parking garage, private fenced yard, garden, patio, and a detached art studio/office. The estimated home value is $1,195,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 15.5% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 23% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Cragmont Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (566 Math, 546 English)—above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 63.5% white-collar jobs, 36.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 5.8% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 14,250 (15% growth since 2000).
    • 51.2% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25–34 years (16.83%), followed by 35–44 years (15.89%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 45.1°F (January), 74.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 28.0 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $48,557.
    • Average annual spending: $42,137.

Property Features:

  • Artistically remodeled and well-maintained duplex with versatile living options.
  • Upper unit:
    • Bright, spacious, and remodeled with hardwood floors.
    • 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms.
    • Modern kitchen, family room, and private deck with spiral staircase to garden.
    • Detached art studio/office in backyard.
  • Lower unit:
    • Flexible layout: can be a 2-bedroom, 1-bath or split into a guest suite (with half bath and private entrance) and a 1-bedroom apartment (with full kitchen and bath).
    • Hardwood floors and large eat-in kitchen.
  • Laundry, yard, garage, and gated patio.
  • Vacant at close of escrow—ready for new owner.
  • Potential for rental income, multigenerational living, or in-law/guest accommodations.
  • Walk Score: 91, Bike Score: 100—walkable to Acme Bakery, Monterey Market, Whole Foods, 4th Street shops, restaurants, parks, and BART.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Berkeley location near popular cafes, shopping, and parks.
  • Commuter-friendly: close to BART and major amenities.
  • Flexible property: ideal for owner-occupants, investors, or multigenerational families.
  • Rare opportunity in a sought-after neighborhood with strong community growth and excellent schools.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1985-07-02 Rental 115000
1999-09-15 Sold 325000
2001-09-10 Sold 400000
2003-05-20 For Sale NaN
2003-05-30 Off Market NaN
2003-07-02 Sold 535000
2022-04-27 For Sale NaN
2022-05-23 Sold 1350000
2022-10-19 For Sale 1195000
2022-10-20 Pending NaN
2023-03-01 For Sale 1195000
2023-03-17 For Sale 1475000
2023-05-11 Off Market NaN
2025-04-18 For Sale NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SOLID WASTE MGMT CTR SECOND AND, Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637227 0.49
MANASSE-BLOCK TANNING CO 1300 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1304, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125204 0.65
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.70
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 0.77
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.81
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
COURTAULDS AEROSPACE 1608 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1749, USA 120 1995 N/A 94710DSTNC1608F 0.50
A & B DIE CASTING 1417 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1322, USA 10 1998 N/A 94710BDCST1417F 0.53
BERKELEY READY MIX CONCRETE 699 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1727, USA 1 2007 N/A 94710BRKLY699VI 0.55
WESTERN ROTO ENGRAVERS INC 1225 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1401, USA 9 1994 N/A 94710WSTRN12256 0.62
FLINT INK CORP 750 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1340, USA 12 1991 N/A 94710FLNTN750GI 0.62
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO 1333 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1317, USA 178 2016 Yes 94710PCFCS1333S 0.69
DAVLIN PAINT CO INC 700 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2221, USA 13 1992 N/A 94710DVLNP700AL 0.78
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.98

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.40
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT #3 1415 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.64
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 2 1420 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.69
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 1 1328 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA 0.73
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 8
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 9
VE 0 0 0 4

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 3

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 3
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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