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1557 Swallow Way, Hercules, CA 94547 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1557 Swallow Way, Hercules, CA 94547

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$515,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$9,319 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Jun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN407-151-007-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN407-151-007-9
Alternative APN
  • 407-151-007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,377 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,377 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area489 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1557 SWALLOW WAY
CityHERCULES
StateCA
Zip94547-1653
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 5017 LOT 7
Legal SubdivisionMAP/SUB 5017
Legal Tract5017
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract359204

Owner

1557 Swallow Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2016.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1557 SWALLOW WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1653
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 8, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 24, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 23, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2016170252
Prior Transfer DateFeb 1, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000037279
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 11, 2023
Property Address1557 SWALLOW WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1653
Document Number0000087378
Map ReferenceMB 200 PG 35
Instrument DateJun 28, 2023
Instrument2023-087378
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1557 SWALLOW WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1653

June 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJun 8, 2020
Property Address1557 SWALLOW WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1653
Document Number0000109005
Map ReferenceMB 200 PG 35
Instrument DateJun 2, 2020
Instrument2020-109005
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1557 SWALLOW WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1653

Mortgage

Document Number0000109006
DateJun 8, 2020
Instrument2020-109006
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1557 Swallow Way was $9,319 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityHercules City
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$609,648 (+2%) Land $377,627 Building $232,021
2025$9,319.00 Homeowner's exemption$597,695 Land $370,223 Building $227,472
2023$8,795.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption$574,488 Land $355,848 Building $218,640
2022$8,694.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1557 Swallow Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1557 Swallow Way is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 693 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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