1536 Swallow Way is a 1,377 square foot house on a 0.39 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 18, 2003 for $425,500. Based on Redfin's Hercules data, we estimate the home's value is $794,524.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$577Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$794,524
$369K since sold in December 2003$1,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($741K) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21015087
Nov 29, 2001
Listing Removed
—
San Francisco MLS #28411
Oct 22, 1997
Sold
$169,000
$123/sq ft
Oct 21, 1997
Delisted
—
Sep 10, 1997
Listed
$169,800
$123/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27240542
Oct 22, 1997
Sold
—
Jul 1, 1997
Listed
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Public Records
May 13, 1988
Sold
$150,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,570 (+1.8%)
$290,034 + $326,289
$616,323
2025
$9,403 (+4.1%)
$290,034 + $326,289
$616,323
2024
$9,031 (+1.8%)
$284,348 + $319,892
$604,240
2023
$8,876 (+1.2%)
$278,773 + $313,620
$592,393
2022
$8,774
$273,307 + $307,471
$580,778
2021
$8,766 (+3.9%)
$267,949 + $301,443
$569,392
2020
$8,438 (+1.6%)
$262,696 + $295,533
$558,229
2019
$8,306 (+4.3%)
$260,003 + $292,503
$552,506
2018
$7,962 (+3.2%)
$254,905 + $286,768
$541,673
2017
$7,715 (+17.0%)
$237,176 + $266,824
$504,000
2016
$6,592 (+10.8%)
$237,176 + $266,824
$504,000
2015
$5,948 (+13.8%)
$197,411 + $222,089
$419,500
2014
$5,225 (+18.0%)
$142,352 + $160,148
$302,500
2013
$4,427 (−1.5%)
$142,352 + $160,148
$302,500
2012
$4,493 (+5.0%)
$117,647 + $132,353
$250,000
2011
$4,278 (−6.9%)
$128,941 + $145,059
$274,000
2010
$4,592 (−5.3%)
$121,882 + $137,118
$259,000
2009
$4,848 (−21.6%)
$140,000 + $157,500
$297,500
2008
$6,181
$150,823 + $169,677
$320,500
Tax history for 1536 Swallow Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,570 (+1.8%)
$290,034 + $326,289
$616,323
2025
$9,403 (+4.1%)
$290,034 + $326,289
$616,323
2024
$9,031 (+1.8%)
$284,348 + $319,892
$604,240
2023
$8,876 (+1.2%)
$278,773 + $313,620
$592,393
2022
$8,774
$273,307 + $307,471
$580,778
2021
$8,766 (+3.9%)
$267,949 + $301,443
$569,392
2020
$8,438 (+1.6%)
$262,696 + $295,533
$558,229
2019
$8,306 (+4.3%)
$260,003 + $292,503
$552,506
2018
$7,962 (+3.2%)
$254,905 + $286,768
$541,673
2017
$7,715 (+17.0%)
$237,176 + $266,824
$504,000
2016
$6,592 (+10.8%)
$237,176 + $266,824
$504,000
2015
$5,948 (+13.8%)
$197,411 + $222,089
$419,500
2014
$5,225 (+18.0%)
$142,352 + $160,148
$302,500
2013
$4,427 (−1.5%)
$142,352 + $160,148
$302,500
2012
$4,493 (+5.0%)
$117,647 + $132,353
$250,000
2011
$4,278 (−6.9%)
$128,941 + $145,059
$274,000
2010
$4,592 (−5.3%)
$121,882 + $137,118
$259,000
2009
$4,848 (−21.6%)
$140,000 + $157,500
$297,500
2008
$6,181
$150,823 + $169,677
$320,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS-L
Residential Single-Family Low Density District
To provide areas for single-family housing on smaller lots that will generally be developed as part of a larger planned subdivision where a limited number of models of varied exterior designs are built in a random pattern on individual lots with a gross density of 2 to 7 units per acre and a minimum parcel size of 6,000 sq ft unless a smaller lot size is allowed by an approved planned development (PD).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUBDIVISION 5017
Living Sq. Ft: 1,377
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,377
Building Sq. Ft: 1,377
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: T05017 L0052 B
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 489
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,800
Legal Lot Number: 52
Acres: 0.3857
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,377
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 4071520078
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
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Schools
Ohlone Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Hercules Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Hercules High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$755,000 – $914,000
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