Contra Costa County property record for 972 Kenston Dr, Clayton, CA 94517
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $10,702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Aug 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 119-112-007-8 |
| Primary APN | 119-112-007-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Area | 662 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 972 KENSTON DR |
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| City | CLAYTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94517-1370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3063 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 3063 |
| Legal Tract | 3063 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 355306 |
972 Kenston Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2026.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 972 KENSTON DR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015159500 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000078902 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 972 KENSTON DR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1370 |
| Document Number | 0000078902 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202678902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 972 KENSTON DR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1370 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 972 KENSTON DR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1370 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000186029 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-186029 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 972 KENSTON DR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1370 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 972 KENSTON DR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1370 |
| Document Number | 0000108232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-108232 |
| Name | REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Address | BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Kenston Dr was $10,702 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Clayton City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $875,411 (+2%) Land $452,800 Building $422,611 | |
| 2025 | $10,702.00 Homeowner's exemption | $858,247 Land $443,922 Building $414,325 |
| 2023 | $10,247.00 (+1.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $824,922 Land $426,685 Building $398,237 |
| 2022 | $10,115.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 972 Kenston Dr 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 972 Kenston Dr is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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