Contra Costa County property record for 20 Highgate Ct, Kensington, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,668 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,540 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,870,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $28,181 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 572-181-006-6 |
| Primary APN | 572-181-006-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 6,540 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 369 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 20 HIGHGATE CT |
|---|---|
| City | KENSINGTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | ARLINGTON ACRES POR LOTS 13 & 14 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON ACRES |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 391000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 HIGHGATE CT, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019125014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 HIGHGATE CT, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1115 |
| Document Number | 0000125014 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 125014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,057.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 814 UNIVERSITY AVE #527 BERKELEY CA 947102187, 527, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2187 |
| Document Number | 125015 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 125015 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY/CA HM LN PROGRAM CO |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 FRANKLIN ST # 6TH, OAKLAND, CA 94607-5201 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 7, 2049 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,086,016 (+2%) Land $1,561,724 Building $524,292 | |
| 2025 | $28,181.00 (+4.3%) | $2,045,114 (+4.04%) Land $1,531,102 Building $514,012 |
| 2023 | $27,018.00 (+1.24%) | $1,965,702 Land $1,471,649 Building $494,053 |
| 2022 | $26,686.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 | 2 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 583 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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