838 Valley Run, Hercules, CA 94547 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 838 Valley Run, Hercules, CA 94547

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$604,500 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$9,202 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Reverse Mortgage
Nov 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN406-501-021-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN406-501-021-9
Alternative APN
  • 406-501-021

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,164 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,164 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area5,150 sqft (0.118 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area399 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address838 VALLEY RUN
CityHERCULES
StateCA
Zip94547-1440
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionT05101 L0021 B
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 5101
Legal Tract05101
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract359203

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 13, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP
Nov 17, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 30, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023123606
Prior Transfer DateSep 7, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000178519
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 13, 2026
Property Address838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440
Document Number0000050012
Instrument DateApr 14, 2026
Instrument202650012
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440

Mortgage

Document Number0000050012,
DateMay 13, 2026
Instrument202650012
Lender
NameGOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term999 Months
Interest
Rate6.22%
Max Rate-1%

November 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 17, 2023
Property Address838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440
Document Number0000123606
Map ReferenceMB 209 PG 26
Instrument DateNov 16, 2023
Instrument2023-123606
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2023
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address838 VALLEY RUN, HERCULES, CA 94547-1440

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityHercules City
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 693 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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