Contra Costa County property record for 1096 Avocet Dr, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,154 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $571,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $14,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 404-650-017-1 |
| Primary APN | 404-650-017-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 659 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,229 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 2,154 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1096 AVOCET DR |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-2732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T8599 L17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 8599 |
| Legal Tract | 8599 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 359105 |
1096 Avocet Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1096 AVOCET DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-2732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004493741 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1096 AVOCET DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-2732 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1096 AVOCET DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-2732 |
| Document Number | 0000085089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-085089 |
| Name | REDWOOD CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95403 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1096 Avocet Dr was $14,115.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Hercules City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $811,822 (+2%) Land $426,529 Building $385,293 | |
| 2025 | $14,115.00 | $795,905 Land $418,166 Building $377,739 |
| 2023 | $13,287.00 (+2%) | $765,001 Land $401,929 Building $363,072 |
| 2022 | $13,027.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1096 Avocet Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 1096 Avocet Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 672 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired.
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