Contra Costa County property record for 269 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,163 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,070,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $16,006 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale Jun 2022 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 570-192-027-3 |
| Primary APN | 570-192-027-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,163 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,163 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 269 COLGATE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KENSINGTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | BERK HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 29 BLK Q |
| Legal Subdivision | BERK HIGHLANDS ADD |
| Legal Block | Q |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 392000 |
269 Colgate Ave is held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 91 MIZPAH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131-2928 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 202349583 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000104844 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 269 COLGATE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1121 |
| Document Number | 0000049583 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 194 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-049583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Address | 91 MIZPAH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131-2928 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 269 COLGATE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1121 |
| Document Number | 0000104844 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 194 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-104844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE OF CALIFORNIA |
| 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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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 269 COLGATE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1121 |
| Document Number | 0000104845 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-104845 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 777 Months |
| Due | Mar 9, 2087 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 269 Colgate Ave was $16,006.
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 | $1,135,492 (+2%) Land $965,699 Building $169,793 | |
| 2025 | $16,006.00 | $1,113,228 Land $946,764 Building $166,464 |
| 2023 | $4,770.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $256,415 Land $182,193 Building $74,222 |
| 2022 | $4,666.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 269 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 269 Colgate Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 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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