Contra Costa County property record for 217 Cardinal Way, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,963 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,345 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,548 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 407-192-016-1 |
| Primary APN | 407-192-016-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,963 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 997 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Lot Area | 7,345 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 217 CARDINAL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T05115 L0156 B |
| Legal Tract | 05115 |
| Legal Lot Number | 156 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 359204 |
217 Cardinal Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2009.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 CARDINAL WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000204970 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Cardinal Way was $4,548 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 | $238,606 (+2%) Land $72,515 Building $166,091 | |
| 2025 | $4,548.00 Homeowner's exemption | $233,929 Land $71,094 Building $162,835 |
| 2023 | $3,975.00 (+1.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $224,847 Land $68,334 Building $156,513 |
| 2022 | $3,926.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 217 Cardinal Way 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 217 Cardinal Way is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 693 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired.
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