Courtesy of Min Zhao, KW Advisors East Bay
Property Description
Welcome to 518 Kains Ave#103, a beautifully updated townhome-style condo in a boutique 4-unit complex at the heart of Albany. This two-level home offers a floor plan with great flow, hardwood flooring, generous storage, and abundant natural light from three south-facing windows. On the first floor, it greets visitors with a fireplace, guest half bathroom, and a breakfast bar, in addition to comfortable dining and living spaces. The kitchen is well-maintained with solid wood cabinets and comes with a brand new stove. The second floor features two spacious bedrooms with large walk-in closets and hardwood flooring. The main bathroom area has two large countertops, toilet and tub and has been refreshed with new vanities, mirrors, lights, toilets. Additional upgrades include new faux wood blinds and fresh paint throughout. The unit also enjoys a private balcony with serene Albany views, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation, and two parking spaces with additional storage in the carport, which offer great convenience in this popular residential neighborhood. The home is particularly well located, steps away from El Cerrito Plaza, Solano Avenue, BART, and the top-rated Albany schools. In move-in ready condition, it combines comfort, style, and rare accessibility.
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Electric Range”, “Microwave”, “Refrigerator”
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Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 total bathroom
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Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
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Building
- Construction Materials: “Stucco”
- Living Area: 1076
- Year Built: 1986
- Level – Street: “Laundry Facility”, “Main Entry”
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Cooling
- Cooling: “None”
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Fireplaces
- Fireplace Included
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Floors
- Flooring: “Hardwood”, “Tile”
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Garage
- 2 garage spaces
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Heating
- Heating: “Central”
- Heating Included
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Home Owner’s Association
- Association Fee: $375
- Association Amenities: “Laundry Free”
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
- Association Available
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Laundry
- Features: “Laundry Room”, “Common Area”
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Location
- Subdivision Name: Albany
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Lot
- Lot Features: “Level”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.12
- Lot Size Area: 5227.2
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
- Parcel Number: 67282631
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Parking
- Parking Features: “Carport”, “Private”, “Uncovered Parking Space”
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Pool
- Pool Features: “None”
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Property
- Property Condition: “Existing”
- Property Sub Type: Condominium
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Roof
- Roof: “Composition Shingles”
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Utilities
- Electric: “No Solar”
- Water Source: “Public”
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Listing
- Sale/rent: For Sale
- $621 per square foot
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