Contra Costa County property record for 262 Starling Way, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $10,915 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 407-204-022-5 |
| Primary APN | 407-204-022-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,377 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 11,520 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 489 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 262 STARLING WAY |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-1526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T05114 L0298 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 5114 |
| Legal Tract | 05114 |
| Legal Lot Number | 298 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 359204 |
262 Starling Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 STARLING WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202526048 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026047 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 262 STARLING WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1526 |
| Document Number | 0000018059 |
| Map Reference | MB 204 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-018059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 262 STARLING WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547-1526 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 262 Starling Way was $10,915 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 | $455,227 (-36.33%) Land $255,812 Building $199,415 | |
| 2025 | $10,915.00 | $715,000 Land $435,000 Building $280,000 |
| 2023 | $3,716.00 (+3.86%) | $170,707 Land $64,007 Building $106,700 |
| 2022 | $3,578.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 262 Starling 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 262 Starling 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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