Westbrae Fixer! Don’t miss this 1908 farmhouse in Berkeley's wonderful Westbrae. It has so much potential for renovation and development!* The property is a legal duplex on a 5000 square foot level lot (per public record), with a large outbuilding across the back. The upper 2+ bedroom, 1 bath flat has original wood floors, tall ceilings, great light, laundry porch, and a huge attic. Live in the more updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath street-level flat w/ laundry hookups while you renovate the upstairs and decide what to build in the back*. The fenced yard is on the sunny south side of the building, and there’s also room for more off-street parking. This location merits a 95 Walkscore®, conveniently close to North Berkeley BART, Whole Foods, 4th Street, Kermit Lynch, Acme Bread, Bartavelle, beer gardens, bagels, and coffee shops. What more could you need? *Buyer to investigate.
Sold for $1,110,000 on 05/23/25
$1,110,000
1406 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
5beds
2baths
2,076sqft
Duplex
Built in 1908
-- sqft lot
$1,099,500 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$4,924 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 23, 2025 at 11:19am
Listed by:
Tracy Davis DRE #01366511 510-301-3924,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Terri White, DRE #01719341
District Homes
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41094455

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,076
- Total interior livable area: 2,076 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: See Remarks, Uncovered Parking Space
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 6023964
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,099,500
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Estimated market value
$1,099,500