Contra Costa County property record for 172 Watermark Ter, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,239 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,636 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $17,725 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 404-530-020-1 |
| Primary APN | 404-530-020-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,239 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,576 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,663 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Cluster |
| Lot Area | 7,636 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 662 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 172 WATERMARK TER |
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| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-2658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T8595 L26 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 8595 |
| Legal Tract | 8595 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 392300 |
172 Watermark Ter is held in a trust since December 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 WATERMARK TER, HERCULES, CA 94547-2658 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20218653 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001903 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 172 WATERMARK TER, HERCULES, CA 94547-2658 |
| Document Number | 0000008653 |
| Map Reference | MB 442 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-008653 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4173 BELL CMN, FREMONT, CA 94536-6988 |
| Document Number | 0000008654 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-008654 |
| Name | NEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Watermark Ter was $17,725.
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 | $1,214,487 (+2%) Land $552,040 Building $662,447 | |
| 2025 | $17,725.00 | $1,190,674 Land $541,216 Building $649,458 |
| 2023 | $16,806.00 (+1.26%) | $1,144,440 Land $520,200 Building $624,240 |
| 2022 | $16,597.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 172 Watermark Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 172 Watermark Ter is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 613 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
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