Contra Costa County property record for 265 Willamette Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,466 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,875,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $20,477 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Feb 2024 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 570-173-003-7 |
| Primary APN | 570-173-003-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,466 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,146 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE |
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| City | KENSINGTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | BLK Z BERKELEY HIGHLANDS POR LTS 11&12 BLK U |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HLNDS ADD |
| Legal Block | Z,U |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 392000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 570-173-003-7
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BETHPAGE FCU |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 01, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025107506 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000110059 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Document Number | 0000260553 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-260553 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | MEMBERS TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, MEMBERS TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Document Number | 0000018278 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-018278 |
| Name | BETHPAGE FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BETHPAGE, NY 11714 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Document Number | 0000107506 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 209 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 06, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 107506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Document Number | 0000107507 |
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| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 107507 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000130640 |
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| Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-130640 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000130639 |
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| Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-130639 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
| Document Number | 0000177761 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 209 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-177761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 265 WILLAMETTE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1055 |
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 | $1,875,000 (+29.01%) Land $1,300,000 Building $575,000 | |
| 2025 | $20,477.00 (+4.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,453,365 (+4.04%) Land $988,467 Building $464,898 |
| 2023 | $19,633.00 (+1.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,396,932 Land $950,085 Building $446,847 |
| 2022 | $19,374.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060133920001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | 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: T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 206 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA0110005, 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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