Contra Costa County property record for 838 Valley Run, Hercules, CA 94547
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $604,500 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9,202 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Reverse Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 406-501-021-9 |
| Primary APN | 406-501-021-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 5,150 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 838 VALLEY RUN |
|---|---|
| City | HERCULES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94547-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | T05101 L0021 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 5101 |
| Legal Tract | 05101 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 359203 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023123606 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000178519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440 |
| Document Number | 0000050012 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202650012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440 |
| Document Number | 0000050012, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202650012 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 999 Months |
| Rate | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440 |
| Document Number | 0000123606 |
| Map Reference | MB 209 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-123606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440 |
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 | $549,000 (-10.89%) Land $276,318 Building $272,682 | |
| 2025 | $9,202.00 (+119.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $616,080 (+169.03%) Land $310,080 Building $306,000 |
| 2023 | $4,197.00 (+7.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $229,000 Land $54,382 Building $174,618 |
| 2022 | $3,907.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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