Alameda County property record for 1196 Kains Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Other |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
| Square Footage | 860 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,640 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Last Sale | $1,080,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $15,925.00 (2025) |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 60-2410-4-1
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1123 COWPER ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1813 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2023029456 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1196 KAINS AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94706-2210 |
| Document Number | 0000029456 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023029456 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $17,388.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1123 COWPER ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1813 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1196 KAINS AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94706-2210 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 06, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1196 KAINS AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94706-2210 |
| Document Number | 0000315880 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021315880 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,925.00 (+87.09%) | $1,123,631 (+94.39%) Land $337,089 Building $786,542 |
| 2023 | $8,512.00 Homeowner's exemption | $578,033 Land $173,410 Building $404,623 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 60-2410-4-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 860 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 2,640 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Street Address | 1196 KAINS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94706-2210 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:30 SUBD:AMENDED MAP OF REGENTS PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | AMENDED MAP OF REGENTS PARK |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 421900 |
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