Contra Costa County property record for 289 Sparrow Dr, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,773 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,883 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $272,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,148 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 407-245-002-8 |
| Primary APN | 407-245-002-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,773 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,773 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 8,883 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|
| Street Address | 289 SPARROW DR |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PCL MAP 65 PG 5 PCL 1 |
| Legal Tract | 65PM5 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 359204 |
289 Sparrow Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2011.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 WOODSIDE GLEN CT, OAKLAND, CA 94602-2664 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011212199 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 289 SPARROW DR, HERCULES, CA 94547-1507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 OLIVE AVE, PIEDMONT, CA 94611-4430 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000226699 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-226699 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Sparrow Dr was $6,148.
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 | $348,464 (+2%) Land $192,169 Building $156,295 | |
| 2025 | $6,148.00 | $341,632 Land $188,401 Building $153,231 |
| 2023 | $5,762.00 (+1.19%) | $328,368 Land $181,086 Building $147,282 |
| 2022 | $5,694.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 289 Sparrow 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 289 Sparrow Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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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