Contra Costa County property record for 40 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,308 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,220 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 572-170-007-7 |
| Primary APN | 572-170-007-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,308 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 6,768 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 40 HIGHGATE RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENSINGTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | ARLINGTON ACRES POR LOT 4-B BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON ACRES |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-B |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 391000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $112,803 (+2%) Land $46,855 Building $65,948 | |
| 2025 | $3,220.00 (+3.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $110,592 (+4.04%) Land $45,937 Building $64,655 |
| 2023 | $3,100.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $106,300 Land $44,154 Building $62,146 |
| 2022 | $3,010.00 |
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 583 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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