Contra Costa County property record for 46 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.388 acres (16,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,022,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $28,170 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 572-170-041-6 |
| Primary APN | 572-170-041-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,184 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 16,900 sqft (0.388 acres) |
| View / Lot | Woodland |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 46 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 6 B BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON ACRES |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 391000 |
46 Highgate Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024116305 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000151066 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 46 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000133609 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-133609 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 46 Highgate Rd was $28,170.
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 | $2,062,440 (+2%) Land $1,550,400 Building $512,040 | |
| 2025 | $28,170.00 | $2,022,000 Land $1,520,000 Building $502,000 |
| 2023 | $7,655.00 (+2.07%) | $446,840 Land $302,035 Building $144,805 |
| 2022 | $7,500.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 46 Highgate Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 46 Highgate Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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