238 Emerald Way is a 1,922 square foot house on a 9,700 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 09, 1989 for $208,500. Based on Redfin's Hercules data, we estimate the home's value is $891,151.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
9,700 sq ftLot Size
$464Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$891,151
$683K since sold in January 1989$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 3.7% lower than the average sale price ($926K) of 5 comparable homes.
*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
Apr 9, 2025 • Active
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel a kitchen by replacing the peninsula with an island and updating cabinets, appliances, and a sink. Remodel three bathrooms by replacing showers, tubs, fixtures, and toilets in their existing locations. Perform electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, including installing new recessed lighting throughout the house and upgrading the electrical meter main and subpanel.
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUBDIVISION 6157
Living Sq. Ft: 1,922
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,186
Building Sq. Ft: 1,922
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: T06157 L0022 B
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 743
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,700
Legal Lot Number: 22
Acres: 0.2227
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,922
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 4070920048
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ohlone Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Hercules Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Hercules High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 89° expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$847,000 – $1.02M
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