Contra Costa County property record for 265 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,389 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,180,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $18,326 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 570-192-026-5 |
| Primary APN | 570-192-026-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,389 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,389 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 304 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 265 COLGATE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KENSINGTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN 30 Q |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD |
| Legal Block | Q |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 392000 |
265 Colgate Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 COLGATE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020156917 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000229117 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Colgate Ave was $18,326.
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 | $1,318,524 (+2%) Land $1,048,875 Building $269,649 | |
| 2025 | $18,326.00 | $1,292,671 Land $1,028,309 Building $264,362 |
| 2023 | $17,431.00 (+1.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,237,672 Land $988,380 Building $249,292 |
| 2022 | $17,124.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 265 Colgate Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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 risk around 265 Colgate Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 979 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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