946 Kains AVE, Albany, CA 94706
Single-family home
Sold May 2026
Listing Agent: Carolyn Lenert (DRE #01313155) · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty · Contact: 510-486-1495 · Bought with: Seth Franklin · Red Oak Realty · MLS #41124416 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
946 Kains AVE sold for $1,470,000 in May 2026, 13% over its $1,300,000 list price, after 83 days on the market. That works out to $938 per square foot on 1,567 square feet. Across 47 closed sales in 94706 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,275,000 and the median is $886 per square foot, 5.5% below this sale's $938.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94706 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 2 | $720,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 29 | $1,500,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 15 | $1,180,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 1 | $290,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Albany · Homes for sale in 94706
Description
Cottage Charm with City Convenience. Location! Schools! Yard! Garage! Storage! In-law! Community! Income! 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, pets & play. This prime central location with a Walk Score 96/Bike Score 98 is near transit, shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, a school access. Incredible opportunity...come see for yourself
Listing description from the May 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
Recent sales near 946 Kains AVE
848 Stannage AVE 11: Sold $587,500 · 1 bd · 1 ba · 814 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.1 mi
846 Adams St: Sold $1,180,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,409 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.2 mi
Kai Real Estate | DRE #01762935
Buyer's agent: Wendy Lin, Realty & You | DRE #01398556955 Jackson St: Sold $860,000 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 901 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.2 mi
Keller Williams Tri-Valley | DRE #02173847
Buyer's agent: Xinwei Luo, KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #021920161136 Marin Ave: Sold $1,653,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,961 sqft · Apr 2026 · 0.2 mi
Red Oak Realty | DRE #02133108
Buyer's agent: Tracy Zhou, Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty | DRE #01896893946 Jackson St: Sold $1,220,000 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,162 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.2 mi
Red Oak Realty | DRE #01313808
Buyer's agent: Brian Santilena, Vanguard Properties | DRE #01244612933 Cerrito St: Sold $782,400 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · May 2026 · 0.2 mi
Pacific East Bay Real Estate | DRE #01934196
Buyer's agent: April Howell Young, Red Oak Realty | DRE #02057017816 TALBOT AVENUE: Sold $2,070,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,939 sqft · May 2026 · 0.2 mi
KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #01313613
Buyer's agent: Jian Jin, Morgan Real Estate | DRE #01807885904 Solano Avenue: Sold $1,022,500 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 980 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.2 mi
Realty One Group West | DRE #01233512
Buyer's agent: Xinwei Luo, KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #02192016
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