35 Highgate Rd, Kensington (Berkeley), CA 94707 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 35 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,481 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.121 acres (5,280 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$10,060 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Transfer
Nov 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN572-201-005-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN572-201-005-4
Alternative APN
  • 572-201-005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,481 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,921 sqft
1st Floor Area1,606 sqft
2nd Floor Area875 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,280 sqft (0.121 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address35 HIGHGATE RD
CityKENSINGTON
StateCA
Zip94707-1143
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionARLINGTON ACRES POR LOT 2A BLK C
Legal SubdivisionARLINGTON ACRES
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number2A
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract391000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address35 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1143
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 10, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Nov 10, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateNov 4, 2021
Transfer Doc0000312735
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 10, 2021
Property Address35 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1143
Document Number0000312735
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 364
Instrument DateNov 4, 2021
Instrument2021-312735
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address35 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1143

November 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 10, 2021
Property Address35 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1143
Document Number0000312736
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 20
Instrument DateNov 4, 2021
Instrument2021-312736
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address35 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1143

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$669,244 (+2%) Land $278,760 Building $390,484
2025$10,060.00 (+4.29%) Homeowner's exemption$656,123 (+4.04%) Land $273,295 Building $382,828
2023$9,646.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption$630,647 Land $262,684 Building $367,963
2022$9,487.00

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

Flood

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 Policies2 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 583 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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