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

Contra Costa County property record for 36 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Square Footage2,928 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,720 sqft (0.338 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$2,551,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$4,964.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN572-170-005-1
Alternative APN
  • 572-170-005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,928 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,815 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor917 sqft 2nd Floor
Basement Area196 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Lot Area14,720 sqft (0.338 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area380 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address36 HIGHGATE RD
CityKENSINGTON
StateCA
Zip94707-1141
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionARLINGTON ACRES LOT 3B BLK B
Legal SubdivisionARLINGTON ACRES
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number3B
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1003
Census Tract391000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 572-170-005-1

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address36 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 26, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Jan 06, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 17, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 26, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 26, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202654155
Prior Transfer DateSep 25, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000106294
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 26, 2026
Property Address36 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141
Document Number0000054155
Instrument DateMay 20, 2026
Instrument202654155
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 02, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$283,416.10
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address36 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 06, 2021
Property Address36 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141
Document Number0000003751
Instrument DateDec 21, 2020
Instrument3751
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address36 HIGHGATE RD KENSINGTON CA 947071141, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141

June 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJun 17, 2020
Property Address36 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141
Document Number0000117582
Instrument DateJun 08, 2020
Instrument117582
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 26, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address36 HIGHGATE RD KENSINGTON CA 947071141, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,207,557 (+472.58%) Land $899,391 Building $308,166
2025$4,964.00 (+4.7%)$210,898 (+4.04%) Land $67,434 Building $143,464
2023$4,741.00 (+2.66%)$202,710 Land $64,816 Building $137,894
2022$4,618.00

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