Contra Costa County property record for 142 Orchid Ct, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,146 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 406-261-016-9 |
| Primary APN | 406-261-016-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 10,980 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 447 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 142 ORCHID CT |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-1022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T05006 L0194 B |
| Legal Tract | 05006 |
| Legal Lot Number | 194 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 359203 |
142 Orchid Ct is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 ORCHID CT, HERCULES, CA 94547-1021 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011261760 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000157079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 142 Orchid Ct was $5,146.
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 | $269,034 (+2%) Land $146,688 Building $122,346 | |
| 2025 | $5,146.00 | $263,760 Land $143,812 Building $119,948 |
| 2023 | $4,805.00 (+1.2%) | $253,521 Land $138,229 Building $115,292 |
| 2022 | $4,748.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 142 Orchid Ct 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 Orchid Ct is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% 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 | 0.2% 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 410 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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