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Built in 1964
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8 units/3 stories
About 521 Kains Ave Albany, CA 94706
521 Kains Ave in Albany is ready for your visit. Located at 521 Kains Ave in Albany, this community has so much to offer its residents. Here at this community, the team of leasing professionals is ready and waiting to help you find your perfect apartment. Make sure you to check out the apartment floorplan options. Drop by 521 Kains Ave today.
521 Kains Ave is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94706 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Albany City Unified School District attendance zone.
521 Kains Ave,
Albany,
CA
94706
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Situated on the eastern shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, next to the Golden Gate Bridge, Albany is ranked among the best places to live in California. Centrally located in a major metropolitan area, Albany manages to maintain a sense of small-town ambiance, which is accentuated by its charming commercial corridor along Solano Avenue with quaint local shops and some of the Bay area’s best eateries.
Albany hosts the annual Solano Stroll, an open-air parade and fair, drawing hundreds of thousands to the city every year. Recreational opportunities abound in Albany, with access to East Shore State Park, the San Francisco Bay Trail, and Golden Gate Fields Racetrack. Neighboring communities like Berkeley, El Cerrito, Kensington, and Richmond offer plenty of amenities and recreational opportunities as well. Convenience to public transportation and major freeways makes getting around from Albany simple.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.6 mi |
521 Kains Ave is within 10 minutes or 3.3 miles from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
560 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
563 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
528 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
911 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,122 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
52 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
91 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Albany include El Cerrito Plaza Station, located 0.6 mile from 521 Kains Ave. 521 Kains Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 18.0 miles or 27 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.6 miles or 40 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.6 mi |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 27 min | 18.0 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 40 min | 25.6 mi |
Walkability Near 521 Kains Ave Albany, CA 94706
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
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Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 521 Kains Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
521 Kains Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Eddy Arboretum
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Contra Costa Rock Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Cedar-Rose Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.1 mi |
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Blake Garden
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
521 Kains Ave has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Eddy Arboretum, Contra Costa Rock Park, and Cedar-Rose Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.5 mi |
521 Kains Ave has 3 hospitals within 7.5 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 4.8 miles away and a 14 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 8.7 mi |
521 Kains Ave has 3 military bases within 8.7 miles, the nearest is Military Reservation which is 3.1 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
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Does 521 Kains Ave have in-unit laundry?
521 Kains Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.
What utilities are included in rent at 521 Kains Ave?
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Is parking available at 521 Kains Ave?
Parking is available at 521 Kains Ave. Contact this property for details.
Is 521 Kains Ave pet-friendly?
521 Kains Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
Does 521 Kains Ave have move-in specials?
521 Kains Ave is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Does 521 Kains Ave offer Matterport 3D tours?
While 521 Kains Ave does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
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