Contra Costa County property record for 178 Columbine Dr, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,328 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $13,089 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Second Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 406-252-035 |
| Primary APN | 406-252-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,323 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 7,875 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 178 COLUMBINE DR |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-1006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T05007 L0172 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 5007 |
| Legal Tract | 05007 |
| Legal Lot Number | 172 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 359203 |
178 Columbine Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 COLUMBINE DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-1006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage 1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006199404 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000127202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 178 COLUMBINE DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-1006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 COLUMBINE DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-1006 |
| Document Number | 0000233600 |
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| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-233600 |
| Name | 1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MARTINEZ, CA 94553 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 178 COLUMBINE DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-1006 |
| Document Number | 0000127202 |
| Map Reference | MB 200 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-127202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO SF |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 178 COLUMBINE DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-1006 |
| Document Number | 0000127203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-127203 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Columbine Dr was $13,089 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 | $867,000 (-2.03%) Land $501,000 Building $366,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,089.00 Homeowner's exemption | $885,000 Land $511,736 Building $373,264 |
| 2023 | $12,469.00 (-0.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $855,000 Land $494,000 Building $361,000 |
| 2022 | $12,549.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 178 Columbine Dr 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 178 Columbine Dr is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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