- 2
- beds
- 1
- baths
- 983
- sqft
- 1947
- year built
- Status:
- New
- MLS #:
- 41153708
- Neighborhood:
- ALBANY
- County:
- Alameda
- Listed By:
- Katie Pratt - Kai Real Estate
- Agent Phone:
- (510) 910-8106
Sponsoring Broker: Mia Park, Intero
Welcome to 536 Kains Ave, a single-level craftsman for sale for the first time since it was constructed in 1947! This 2 bed, 1 bath home had pride of ownership and modern upgrades (updated electrical, plumbing, dual paned windows and a seismic retrofit), but it has not lost its craftsman character: step inside to find the original hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, an arched picture window and abundant built-in storage. The kitchen has been newly remodeled with shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, and new appliances and recessed lighting. The 3,800 sq ft lot includes a long driveway with new gate. A spacious detached garage has workshop, gym, or ADU potential. Newly landscaped front and backyards with sprouting olive and fig trees, lavender, sage, Camelia plants. Close to shops, restaurants (and food trucks) on Solano and San Pablo Aves. 0.9 Miles to El Cerrito Plaza BART, close to G and L transbay Bus Lines, I - 80 freeway. Albany Unified School District; buyer to verify school assignment.
Highlights
- Residential
- Single Family Residence
- Built in 1947
- 0.09 Acre Lot
- 1 Car Garage
- 2 days on Market
Open House
-
November 14, 20261:30pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by Heather Alarab.
-
November 15, 20261:30pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by Heather Alarab
-
November 21, 20261:30pm - 3:30pm
N/A
This open house information was last updated on 11/13/2026 01:19PM
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- Bedrooms
- 2
-
- Bathrooms
- 1
-
- Year Built
- 1947
-
- Stories
- 1.0
-
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
-
- Construction Materials
- Stucco
-
- Garage Spaces
- 1.0
-
- Parking Features
- Garage, Detached
-
- Living Area
- 983.0
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- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer, Range, Free-Standing Range
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- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
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- Pool Features
- None
-
- Security Features
- Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
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- Cooling
- None
-
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
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- Acres
- 0.09
-
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
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- Water
- Public
-
- County
- Alameda
-
- City
- Albany
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- Neighborhood
- ALBANY
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- Zip Code
- 94706
-
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| 11/11/2026 | Listed | $869,000 |
| Source: bridgeMLS #41153708 | ||
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