Rarely available 2BA/2BA Albany town-home style Condo in a boutique 4-unit complex steps from El Cerrito Plaza, Solano Avenue and BART. With two full floors of comfortable living space, a private balcony, two parking spaces, and low HOA dues, this well-located home is a rare find. 518 Kains Avenue #102 greets visitors with a large LR/DR Combination with fireplace, private balcony, guest half BA, and a breakfast bar. The nearby kitchen boasts lots of cabinet and counter space, and a big passthrough to the dining area. Upstairs are two ample BDs, including a roomy Primary Suite at the front w/great natural light, big closets, and private shower and vanity. A second BD w/good closet space, and a full bath nearby, are located at the unit's rear. Fresh paint, new carpeting and new vinyl flooring run throughout this well-maintained home. Located in a small, well-run HOA, the residence comes with two parking spaces, a dedicated storage closet, and shared laundry, all on the ground floor. Excellent central location, just blocks from coveted Albany Schools, Solano Avenue's shops, restaurants, cafes, El Cerrito Plaza (Trader Joes, Barnes & Noble, CVS, Petco), Memorial and Albany Hill Parks, and easy commute access via nearby BART, bus, and freeway access.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Features: Closet
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room Features: Deck Attached
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
- Bathroom 1 Description: Tub w/Shower Over
Interior Features
- Formal Entry
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Free-Standing Electric Oven
- Free-Standing Electric Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Laundry Features: Ground Floor, In Garage
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Area
- Synthetic Counter
- Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Level: Main
Heating and Cooling
- Fireplace Features: Family Room
- Heating Features: Radiant
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Road Surface Type: Paved Sidewalk
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Driveway, Attached, Independent, On Site
- Parking Total: 2
Manufactured and Mobile Info
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1169
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5092
Rental Info
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 375
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Insurance on Structure, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 375
- Association Name: Plaza Townhomes Association
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
School Information
- Elementary School District: Albany City Unified
- High School District: Albany City Unified
- Middle or Junior School District: Albany City Unified
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units In Community: 4
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Alameda
- Cross Street: Brighton
- Directions: Take Brighton to Kains
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Albany
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Albany
- Parcel Number: 0672826030
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1104
- Year Built: 1986
- Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Building Area Total: 1104
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: End Unit
- Construction Materials: Wood
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Levels: Two
- Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 39
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Composition
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Architectural Style: Chalet, Contemporary
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
