About 946 Kains Ave
Cottage Charm with City Convenience. Location! Schools! Yard! Garage! Storage! In-law! Community! Property features 3 bedrooms with 1 bath with one-car garage & a rear 2-story 1 bedroom in-law with 1-1/2 baths, a large shed, & 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. Gleaming hardwood floors & newer dual pane windows, so the light bounces off the freshly painted interior. Flexible living spaces include potential uses as bedrooms, office and/or guest room. Updated kitchen includes skylight, quartz counters, recessed lighting, a 4-burner gas stove, stainless steel appliances & 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 & open shelving. Upstairs the bedroom features 2 large walk-in closets & a rejuvenated half bath. 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!
Features of 946 Kains Ave
| MLS® # | 41124416 |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 1,567 |
| Acres | 0.08 |
| Year Built | 1938 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Cottage |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 946 Kains Ave |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | SOLANO AVE DIST |
| City | Albany |
| County | Alameda |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94706 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable Available, Internet Available |
|---|---|
| Parking | Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Faces Front |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
Interior
| Interior Features | Storage, No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Solar Tube(s) |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Wall Furnace, Central |
| Cooling | No Air Conditioning |
| Fireplace | No |
| Fireplaces | Decorative |
| Stories | Other |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Storage |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Landscaped |
| Windows | Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s) |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Siding - Other |
School Information
| District | Albany (510) 559-6500 |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | February 27th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Carolyn Lenert |
|---|---|
| Office | Coldwell Banker Realty |