Contra Costa County property record for 142 Cardinal Way, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,629 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,147 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 407-193-005-3 |
| Primary APN | 407-193-005-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,629 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,629 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Lot Area | 7,260 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 474 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 142 CARDINAL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-1603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T05115 L0213 B |
| Legal Tract | 05115 |
| Legal Lot Number | 213 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 359204 |
142 Cardinal Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 CARDINAL WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200571514 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000071515 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 142 Cardinal Way was $10,147 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 | Hercules City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $703,771 (+2%) Land $426,529 Building $277,242 | |
| 2025 | $10,147.00 Homeowner's exemption | $689,972 Land $418,166 Building $271,806 |
| 2023 | $9,831.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $663,181 Land $401,929 Building $261,252 |
| 2022 | $9,718.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 142 Cardinal Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 142 Cardinal Way is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 693 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired.
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