40 Highgate Rd is a 2,308 square foot house on a 6,768 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Kensington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,553,829.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
6,768 sq ftLot Size
$673Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,553,829
$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 14.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.81M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,221 (+2.0%)
$46,855 + $65,948
$112,803
2024
$3,157 (+1.8%)
$45,937 + $64,655
$110,592
2023
$3,101 (+3.0%)
$45,037 + $63,388
$108,425
2022
$3,010 (+2.2%)
$44,154 + $62,146
$106,300
2021
$2,946 (+3.9%)
$43,289 + $60,928
$104,217
2020
$2,835 (+2.4%)
$42,441 + $59,734
$102,175
2019
$2,770 (+3.5%)
$42,006 + $59,122
$101,128
2018
$2,676 (+1.4%)
$41,183 + $57,963
$99,146
2017
$2,639 (+1.2%)
$39,585 + $55,713
$95,298
2016
$2,607 (+0.3%)
$39,585 + $55,713
$95,298
2015
$2,598 (+1.8%)
$38,809 + $54,621
$93,430
2014
$2,552 (+2.0%)
$37,479 + $52,748
$90,227
2013
$2,503 (+5.4%)
$37,479 + $52,748
$90,227
2012
$2,375 (+3.4%)
$37,310 + $52,510
$89,820
2011
$2,297 (+3.3%)
$36,579 + $51,481
$88,060
2010
$2,224 (+14.8%)
$35,862 + $50,472
$86,334
2009
$1,937 (+2.0%)
$35,594 + $50,095
$85,689
2008
$1,899
$35,679 + $50,215
$85,894
Tax history for 40 Highgate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,221 (+2.0%)
$46,855 + $65,948
$112,803
2024
$3,157 (+1.8%)
$45,937 + $64,655
$110,592
2023
$3,101 (+3.0%)
$45,037 + $63,388
$108,425
2022
$3,010 (+2.2%)
$44,154 + $62,146
$106,300
2021
$2,946 (+3.9%)
$43,289 + $60,928
$104,217
2020
$2,835 (+2.4%)
$42,441 + $59,734
$102,175
2019
$2,770 (+3.5%)
$42,006 + $59,122
$101,128
2018
$2,676 (+1.4%)
$41,183 + $57,963
$99,146
2017
$2,639 (+1.2%)
$39,585 + $55,713
$95,298
2016
$2,607 (+0.3%)
$39,585 + $55,713
$95,298
2015
$2,598 (+1.8%)
$38,809 + $54,621
$93,430
2014
$2,552 (+2.0%)
$37,479 + $52,748
$90,227
2013
$2,503 (+5.4%)
$37,479 + $52,748
$90,227
2012
$2,375 (+3.4%)
$37,310 + $52,510
$89,820
2011
$2,297 (+3.3%)
$36,579 + $51,481
$88,060
2010
$2,224 (+14.8%)
$35,862 + $50,472
$86,334
2009
$1,937 (+2.0%)
$35,594 + $50,095
$85,689
2008
$1,899
$35,679 + $50,215
$85,894
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Install new composition shingles on a residential building.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ARLINGTON ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,308
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,308
Building Sq. Ft: 2,308
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: ARLINGTON ACRES POR LOT 4-B BLK B
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 452
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,768
Legal Lot Number: 4-B
Legal Block Number: B
Acres: 0.1554
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,308
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,768 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5721700077
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.48M – $1.79M
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