Contra Costa County property record for 545 Black Walnut Pl, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,095 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $457,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,187 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 406-540-057-6 |
| Primary APN | 406-540-057-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,095 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 970 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 3,350 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 395 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 545 BLACK WALNUT PL |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-2301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T8630 L21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 8630 |
| Legal Tract | 8630 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 359203 |
545 Black Walnut Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2019.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 BLACK WALNUT PL, HERCULES, CA 94547-2301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003139410 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000105123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 545 BLACK WALNUT PL, HERCULES, CA 94547-2301 |
| Document Number | 0000105123 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 105123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 545 BLACK WALNUT PL HERCULES CA 945472301, HERCULES, CA 94547-2301 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Black Walnut Pl was $10,187 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 | $674,364 (+2%) Land $251,128 Building $423,236 | |
| 2025 | $10,187.00 Homeowner's exemption | $661,142 Land $246,204 Building $414,938 |
| 2023 | $9,631.00 (+1.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $635,471 Land $236,645 Building $398,826 |
| 2022 | $9,524.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 545 Black Walnut Pl 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 545 Black Walnut Pl is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · lower than 76% 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 373 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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