Contra Costa County property record for 284 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 815 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,010 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 570-142-011-8 |
| Primary APN | 570-142-011-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 815 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 815 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 284 COLGATE AVE |
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| City | KENSINGTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADDN LOT 25 BLK O |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HIGHLANDS ADD |
| Legal Block | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 392000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 303, MI WUK VILLAGE, CA 95346-0303 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098355 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 284 COLGATE AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1151 |
| Document Number | 0000098355 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 98355 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 303 MI WUK VILLAGE CA 953460303, MI WUK VILLAGE, CA 95346-0303 |
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 | $264,203 (+2%) Land $172,742 Building $91,461 | |
| 2025 | $5,010.00 (+3.88%) | $259,023 (+4.04%) Land $169,355 Building $89,668 |
| 2023 | $4,823.00 (+2.16%) | $248,967 Land $162,780 Building $86,187 |
| 2022 | $4,721.00 |
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 | 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.
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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