Alameda County property record for 959 Kains Ave, Albany, CA 94706
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $14,872 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65-2660-41 |
| Primary APN | 65-2660-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 959 KAINS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94706-2003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00041 BLK: AR: 0065 PAGE: 2660 |
| Legal Subdivision | REGENTS PARK MAP 04 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 420500 |
959 Kains Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-2003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FREEMODEL INC |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025116969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 959 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-2003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000076096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025076096 |
| Name | FREEMODEL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | 1325 HOWARD AVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 959 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-2003 |
| Document Number | 0000116969 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 51 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025116969 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20,930.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 959 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706-2003 |
| Document Number | 0000116970 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025116970 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Kains Ave was $14,872.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| Unified School District | Albany City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,293,000 (+49.52%) Land $390,000 Building $910,000 | ||
| 2025 | $14,872.00 Homeowner's exemption | $864,788 Land $259,436 Building $605,352 | |
| 2023 | $14,095.00 Homeowner's exemption | $831,214 Land $249,364 Building $581,850 | $913,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 Kains Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 959 Kains Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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