Contra Costa County property record for 421 Ocean View Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $6,909 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 571-270-021-9 |
| Primary APN | 571-270-021-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 421 OCEAN VIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KENSINGTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-1225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | BERKELEY PARK LOT 22 BLK K |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY PARK |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 391000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 OCEAN VIEW AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1225 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199774166 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000111377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $413,629 (+2%) Land $290,709 Building $122,920 | |
| 2025 | $6,909.00 (+4%) | $405,519 (+4.04%) Land $285,009 Building $120,510 |
| 2023 | $6,643.00 (+1.86%) | $389,775 Land $273,943 Building $115,832 |
| 2022 | $6,522.00 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes |
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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 816 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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