$1,300,000

946 Kains AVE, Albany, CA 94706

4 beds |
3 baths |
1,567 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1938
3,485sqft lot
1 car garage
$830/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

Cottage Charm with City Convenience. Location! Schools! Storage! Community! This property features 3 bedrooms with 1 bath with one-car garage & a rear two-story 1 bedroom in-law with 1-1/2 baths, a large shed, and lovely backyard in a very popular neighborhood. First, the welcoming front porch leads to the L.R. with additional "club" seating at the bar under the skylight. With gleaming hardwood floors and newer dual pane windows, the light bounces off the freshly painted interior. The flexible living spaces include potential uses as bedrooms, office and/or guest room. The updated kitchen includes quartz counters, recessed lighting, a 4-burner gas stove, stainless steel appliances and a pantry all conveniently adjacent to the laundry in the interior access garage. The 2-story in-law includes a main level full bath, refreshed stainless kitchen with gas stove and open shelving. Upstairs the bedroom includes two large walk-in closets and a rejuvenated half bath. The private fenced yard features a patio, BBQ area, garden beds, a living wall, mature fruit trees, room for entertaining and play. This prime central location with a Walk Score 96/Bike Score 98 is near transit, shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, and school access. Incredible opportunity...come see for yourself!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 27, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 4, 2026 at 12:09PM
Listing Office:: Coldwell Banker Realty : 510-486-1495
Listing Agent:: Carolyn Lenert : 415-250-2393
MLS ID:: 41124416

General: StorageNo Additional RoomsBreakfast BarPantrySolar Tube(s)
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeRefrigeratorDryerWasherGas Water Heater
Laundry: In Garage
Flooring: HardwoodTileVinyl
A/C: No Air Conditioning
Heating: Natural GasWall FurnaceCentral
Fireplace: DecorativeFireplaceFireplaces: 0
Eco/Green Feature: Appliances

General: GardenBack YardGarden/PlayStorageShed(s)
Style: Cottage
Pool: None
Parking: AttachedInt Access From GarageGarage Faces Front

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Double Pane WindowsScreensSkylight(s)
General: Siding - OtherOther

Originating MLS: ConnectMLS
School District: Albany (510) 559-6500
County: Alameda

Zoning: 65266113
Fencing: PartialWood

Utilities: Cable AvailableInternet AvailableNo Solar

Source: ConnectMLS

This listing courtesy of Carolyn Lenert , Coldwell Banker Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Cornell Elementary School

920 Talbot Ave, Albany, CA, 94706

Grades KG-5

0.14 miles away

Albany Middle School

1259 Brighton Ave, Albany, CA, 94706

Grades 6-8

0.64 miles away

Macgregor High (Continuation)

603 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA, 94706

Grades 10-12

0.60 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.