1626 Swallow Way is a 1,773 square foot house on a 0.48 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 16, 2002 for $405,000. Based on Redfin's Hercules data, we estimate the home's value is $857,428.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$857,428
$452K since sold in December 2002$8,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($833K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Oct 29, 2002
Listing Removed
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Oct 29, 2002
Listing Removed
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Public Records
May 14, 2002
Sold
$337,500
$190/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22004103
Mar 13, 2002
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 24, 1989
Sold
$183,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 1986
Sold
$128,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,681 (+0.8%)
$324,996 + $297,823
$622,819
2025
$9,603 (+4.1%)
$324,996 + $297,823
$622,819
2024
$9,229 (+1.7%)
$318,624 + $291,984
$610,608
2023
$9,072 (+1.1%)
$312,377 + $286,259
$598,636
2022
$8,970
$306,252 + $280,647
$586,899
2021
$8,965 (+3.9%)
$300,248 + $275,145
$575,393
2020
$8,630 (+1.6%)
$294,361 + $269,750
$564,111
2019
$8,497 (+3.1%)
$291,343 + $266,985
$558,328
2018
$8,244 (+1.6%)
$285,631 + $261,750
$547,381
2017
$8,111 (+13.5%)
$274,541 + $251,587
$526,128
2016
$7,146 (+6.9%)
$274,541 + $251,587
$526,128
2015
$6,683 (+19.1%)
$236,643 + $216,857
$453,500
2014
$5,609 (+17.3%)
$168,285 + $154,215
$322,500
2013
$4,783 (+2.4%)
$168,285 + $154,215
$322,500
2012
$4,669 (−8.3%)
$139,846 + $128,154
$268,000
2011
$5,092 (−0.7%)
$145,586 + $133,414
$279,000
2010
$5,130 (−10.0%)
$164,110 + $150,390
$314,500
2009
$5,700 (−10.2%)
$173,503 + $158,997
$332,500
2008
$6,345
$199,072 + $182,428
$381,500
Tax history for 1626 Swallow Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,681 (+0.8%)
$324,996 + $297,823
$622,819
2025
$9,603 (+4.1%)
$324,996 + $297,823
$622,819
2024
$9,229 (+1.7%)
$318,624 + $291,984
$610,608
2023
$9,072 (+1.1%)
$312,377 + $286,259
$598,636
2022
$8,970
$306,252 + $280,647
$586,899
2021
$8,965 (+3.9%)
$300,248 + $275,145
$575,393
2020
$8,630 (+1.6%)
$294,361 + $269,750
$564,111
2019
$8,497 (+3.1%)
$291,343 + $266,985
$558,328
2018
$8,244 (+1.6%)
$285,631 + $261,750
$547,381
2017
$8,111 (+13.5%)
$274,541 + $251,587
$526,128
2016
$7,146 (+6.9%)
$274,541 + $251,587
$526,128
2015
$6,683 (+19.1%)
$236,643 + $216,857
$453,500
2014
$5,609 (+17.3%)
$168,285 + $154,215
$322,500
2013
$4,783 (+2.4%)
$168,285 + $154,215
$322,500
2012
$4,669 (−8.3%)
$139,846 + $128,154
$268,000
2011
$5,092 (−0.7%)
$145,586 + $133,414
$279,000
2010
$5,130 (−10.0%)
$164,110 + $150,390
$314,500
2009
$5,700 (−10.2%)
$173,503 + $158,997
$332,500
2008
$6,345
$199,072 + $182,428
$381,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Mar 27, 2017 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install solar equipment on the roof of an existing residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,773
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,773
Building Sq. Ft: 1,773
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: T05017 L0065 B
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 476
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,800
Legal Lot Number: 65
Acres: 0.4775
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,773
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 4071520201
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ohlone Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Hercules Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Hercules High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% 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
$815,000 – $987,000
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