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

Contra Costa County property record for 48 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,113 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.343 acres (14,950 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$450,000 (Dec 2000)
Tax Bill$10,838 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Line of Credit
Apr 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN572-170-011-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN572-170-011-9
Alternative APN
  • 572-170-011

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,113 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,425 sqft
Basement Area688 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Lot Area14,950 sqft (0.343 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address48 HIGHGATE RD
CityKENSINGTON
StateCA
Zip94707-1141
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionARLINGTON ACRES POR LOT 7B BLK B
Legal SubdivisionARLINGTON ACRES
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number7B
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract391000

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address48 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
Apr 27, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PENTAGON FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 11, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 11, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2000276992
Last Transfer DateApr 13, 2004
Transfer Doc0000138565
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address48 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2026
Title CompanyUNKNOWN, TITLE365 COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address48 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141

Mortgage

Document Number0000007744
DateJan 23, 2026
Instrument2026- 007744
Lender
NameTHIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND
TypeBank
Address7007 BROADWAY AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44105
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 16, 2056
Interest
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address48 HIGHGATE RD, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1141
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000065999
DateApr 27, 2018
Instrument2018-065999
Lender
NamePENTAGON FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueApr 25, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

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$693,463 (+2%) Land $509,038 Building $184,425
2025$10,838.00 (+3.68%) Homeowner's exemption$679,866 (+4.04%) Land $499,057 Building $180,809
2023$10,453.00 (+1.78%)$653,468 Land $479,679 Building $173,789
2022$10,270.00

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 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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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