1242 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
OFF MARKET

1242 Kains Ave
Berkeley, CA 94706

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 916 sqft

$1,237,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,433/mo*
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$1,237,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,433/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
916 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Don't miss this opportunity to reimagine and develop your dream home in the Berkeley flats. This bungalow has been lovingly owned by only two families since 1910 -- you could be lucky number three! Zoned R-2, this home is prime for development, expansion, or ADU with a huge basement currently used as storage and a 5000 sq ft lot. Bordering both established Westbrae and up-and-coming University Village, this home is ready for a makeover and hip new owners, like you! Whole Foods, REI, Chipotle, Tokyo Fish Market, Gilman and Fieldwork breweries (and 924 Gilman for you punk rockers) are blocks away.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1242 Kains Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Ceiling Fan

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Shingle Not Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price History for 1242 Kains Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/13/2024$1,093,500Sold
N/A
09/16/2022$900,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40996635
08/18/2022$799,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40996635
07/14/2022$799,000PriceChange
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40996635
06/08/2022$899,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40996635
05/13/2022ListingRemovedbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40989589
04/20/2022$899,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40989589
10/06/2021$975,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40957505
07/30/2021$899,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40957505
07/14/2021$899,000Listed For SaleLocal MLS #40957505

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.43M
$68.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
127.9%
5.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$916
$20MoM
Available listings
154
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$1,684,644
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1242 Kains Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1234 Stannage Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,588,000
04/03/26
2
1
1,036
1339 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
04/14/26
2
1
1,042
1175 Camelia St, Berkeley, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
06/22/26
2
1
967
1330 Northside Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,230,000
05/29/26
2
1
903
1038 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$950,000
10/31/25
2
1
917
1112 Masonic Ave, Albany, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
12/02/25
3
1
1,116
1316 Peralta Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
06/24/26
2
1
702
1013 Stannage Ave, Albany, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
11/19/25
2
1
794
921 Jones St, Berkeley, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$782,999
03/26/26
2
1
1,032
1200 Cornell Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$988,000
11/13/25
1
1
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What Locals Say about Berkeley

At least 654 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say car is needed

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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    "Lived here for a year and have wonderful, friendly neighbors and great access to restaurants and shopping. Homes are attractive and well maintained. People here also have strong civic pride and are engaged in their community. "
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    "I’ve lived here for 27 years and it keeps getting better. Berkeley bowl west, city sports gym, ucsf/john Muir clinic, new restaurants, and lovely parks."
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  • Don Boehm
    "Walkable for pet owners and easy to navigate. Lots of space for sags to play and run. Most pet owners are caring. "
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  • Sydni Lunt
    "Decent neighborhood. Close to bay st and freeways. Rather busy street. Farmers market near by every week. "
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    "Beautiful homes, stunning views, and beautiful walking paths and stairways connecting the neighborhood. "
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    "Many people walk there dogs in the neighborhood. Roads are a bit windy and narrow and the neighborhood is quite hilly."
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    "Not bad when timed right and if you drive an electric car but BART and bus are easy to get to and efficient. "
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    "DOGS, EUCALYPTUS, HILLS, VIEWS, NO SIDEWALKS, TRAILS, PATHS, HIKERS, RUNNERS, SUNSETS, STADIUM VIEWS, SOCCER FIELD, POOL, BOTANICAL GARDEN, LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE, CAL FOOTBALL, SORORITIES, RUNNING TRACK, QUIET, BUS, TELEGRAPH AVENUE"
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    "they would love to take their pets to the park in the area. they may not like the parking availability at certain times throughout the day. "
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    "It’s lovely, lots of young families, big park. Close to downtown Berkeley and to San Francisco. Not too snooty. "
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    "Challenging as more people are driving and fewer taking public transportations following the pandemic"
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    "Hiking on the hill when the wildflowers are in bloom and the 180% view is as clear as a bell. The best of the Bay. "
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    "I grew up on Oakvale Ave & Domingo, and even as a kid I felt that Claremont was the best neighborhood ever: so many families, with genuine community spirit, and all kinds of beautiful, secret places to explore (safely). Now that I’ve lived in Palo Alto, Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, Manhattan—and raising my own three children in Brooklyn—it’s clear to me that this neighborhood is a uniquely special, sometimes magical, place to grow up. I wish I could move it to Brooklyn!"
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    "we care for each neighborhood, and watch out for one another in this big community. From helping the elderly to supporting the youth it's one big fest of communities colliding together and having each other backs. Let's not forget the big parties and many fusion restaurants they have to offer. With its diversity of multicultural foods the possibilities are endless and of course let's not forget our classics to New York style pizza to traditional Mexican cuisine it's an abyss of nothing but delicious food coming your way "
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    "I lived here over ten years ago, and the neighborhood is even better today. Local stores, restaurants, and green-space is perfect. Plus, just a short walk to aquatic park. "
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    "you see people with all walks of dogs around. most are considerate with picking up with their dogs but you do have to watch out as well."
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    "Lots of dogs in the area. However many dog owners do NOT pick up after their dogs. Very frustrating and gross. "
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    "Great area for small families and people who have animals. Alot of parks and good schools. Also there are many good food places in the area."
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    "Dog owners and dogs will appreciate the Pet friendly neighbors. The plentiful Parks, well maintained sidewalks, plenty of furry mates to play with. Easily accessible water supplies. "
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    "still have to watch your kids but all in all it's a good area to live in. Your family will be safe for the most part. "
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    "Sucks. No kids play outside. It’s dumpy and unfriendly. Trash everywhere and lots of sideshows……………."
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    "I’ve lived here for five years and have noticed most people are nice and public transit is very accessible. There’s a nice farmers market and great coffee shops. "
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    "Amazing architecture and well maintained houses. Beautiful hills with scenic houses nestled in. Close to many great things."
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    "Great access to public transit, both bus and BART, with good bikes lanes as well. There is also a ferry in the Berkeley marina"
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    "It's a very safe neighborhood. Cragmont park and remillard park are great for kids. It's beautiful and hilly so you need to be fit to get around. "
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    "This is a great neighborhood for families with lots of parks nearby. it's off the beaten path so there aren't many issues with vagrants or homeless drug addicts."
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    "It feels very much like a good neighborhood everyone knows and respects each other and i like that. "
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    "Diverse, neat people, good to walk, good public transit, each block feels different. Sunny and cloudy - walk a block to find your weather. "
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    "Houses have a lot of character. Not all alike. Walkable restaurant, breweries, cafes. Great public transit to city on AC transit or casual carpool. Some people keep chickens, goats or bees. Nearby public tennis courts and park."
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    "We have long established neighbors, a farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday and a walkable bart station "
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    "The neighbors in general are great, the gardens - well kept, there are tons of stores and things to do. "
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    "The Fourth of July at the Berkeley Marina every year attracts hundreds of people and it’s such a great event"
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    "Express bus to SF at your doorstep, Bart not far away. There are local and express busses in the grid. "
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    "An easy walk to Bart makes for a simple commute to downtown SF, Berkeley, or Oakland! There are also bus lines nearby"
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    "Convinient, regular bus transportation and 20 walk to bart station. Gig cars are allowed to park and .."
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    "Support from local neighbors (via systems like NextDoor). People are very willing to help the community"
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    "It is quiet and we have lots of deer visiting in the evenings. The views are spectacular and it feels very safe."
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1242 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 916 sqft single-family home built in 1910. This property is not currently available for sale. 1242 Kains Ave was last sold on Aug 13, 2024 for $1,093,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 1242 Kains Ave is $1,237,000.