20 Highland Blvd, Kensington (Berkeley), CA 94707 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 20 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA 94707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,687 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$850,000 (Dec 2013)
Tax Bill$15,573 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN572-026-005-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN572-026-005-7
Alternative APN
  • 572-026-005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,687 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,082 sqft
Basement Area605 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area482 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 HIGHLAND BLVD
CityKENSINGTON
StateCA
Zip94707-1031
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionBEVERLY HILLS 41
Legal SubdivisionBEVERLY HILLS
Legal Lot Number41
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract392000

Owner

20 Highland Blvd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2016.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address20 HIGHLAND BLVD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1031
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Dec 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 17, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2013289131
Last Transfer DateJun 3, 2016
Transfer Doc0000113456
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address20 HIGHLAND BLVD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1031
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMER MTG SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 HIGHLAND BLVD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1031

Mortgage

Document Number0000191353
DateSep 2, 2020
Instrument2020-191353
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term355 Months
DueApr 1, 2050

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address20 HIGHLAND BLVD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1031
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFNT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 HIGHLAND BLVD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1031

Mortgage

Document Number0000325392
DateDec 24, 2020
Instrument2020-325392
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Highland Blvd was $15,573 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,099,586 (+2%) Land $974,664 Building $124,922
2025$15,573.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,078,026 Land $955,553 Building $122,473
2023$14,945.00 (+1.39%) Homeowner's exemption$1,036,167 Land $918,449 Building $117,718
2022$14,740.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 20 Highland Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 20 Highland Blvd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 51% of the US · lower than 69% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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