Contra Costa County property record for 196 Falcon Way, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,611 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,112 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,937 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 407-273-030-4 |
| Primary APN | 407-273-030-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,611 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 735 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 14,112 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 196 FALCON WAY |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-1506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T05481 L0135 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 5481 |
| Legal Tract | 05481 |
| Legal Lot Number | 135 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 359204 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 FALCON WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000189617 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 196 FALCON WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | WESTMINSTER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-045159 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2035 |
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 | $330,402 (+2%) Land $113,415 Building $216,987 | |
| 2025 | $5,937.00 (+6.76%) | $323,925 (+4.04%) Land $111,192 Building $212,733 |
| 2023 | $5,561.00 (+1.18%) | $311,348 Land $106,875 Building $204,473 |
| 2022 | $5,496.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 290 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 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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