Contra Costa County property record for 161 Ardmore Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,403 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,559 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 571-130-009-4 |
| Primary APN | 571-130-009-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,403 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,269 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Lot Area | 5,532 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 156 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 161 ARDMORE RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENSINGTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | KENSINGTON PARK POR LOTS 37&38 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENSINGTON PARK |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37,38 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 391000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 571-130-009-4
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 ARDMORE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 05, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000089412 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $132,016 (+2%) Land $41,167 Building $90,849 | |
| 2025 | $3,559.00 (+3.82%) | $129,428 (+4.04%) Land $40,360 Building $89,068 |
| 2023 | $3,428.00 (+2.76%) | $124,404 Land $38,794 Building $85,610 |
| 2022 | $3,336.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: California Internet, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 979 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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