490 Violet Rd, Hercules, CA 94547
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490 Violet Rd
Hercules, CA 94547

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,616 sqft

$798,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,845/mo*
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$798,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,845/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,616 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

A beautiful residential single family home in midst of the wonderful city of Hercules (voted as one of the most liveable metro area suburbs by Forbes.com). This 4-bedroom , 2 bathroom single story house lies on a rectangular corner lot lined with fruit trees and shrubs, has a bonus room for activities and events, large backyard with concrete patio. All rooms have French doors patio access and are well lit by natural ambient light. Fantastic central location. Public transport Westcat bus stop barely 30 seconds away.
Hercules middle and high school a walking distance of just half a mile away.



490 Violet Rd, Hercules, CA 94547 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,616 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $565,000 on Oct 31, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $798,600, with a rent estimate of $3,969/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 490 Violet Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Other, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath, Recreation Room, Sun Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition, Shake ShingleDeckExterior: Shingle, Stucco, Wood, Wood ProductsGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8250 sqft

Price History for 490 Violet Rd

DatePriceEventSource
10/31/2017$565,000Sold
CCAR #40792481
10/11/2017$599,000PendingAgent Provided
09/15/2017$599,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/12/2017$675,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/08/2017$750,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/02/2003$419,000Sold
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Market trends in Hercules

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,928
Assessment$642,869
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 490 Violet Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
103 Columbine Dr, Hercules, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$770,000
11/10/25
3
2
1,439
2223 Redwood Road, Hercules, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$815,000
08/13/25
4
3
2,327
166 Shepard St, Hercules, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$975,000
09/10/25
4
3
2,519
2142 Redwood Rd, Hercules, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$825,000
05/12/26
4
2.5
1,947
199 Shepard St, Hercules, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$995,000
11/10/25
5
3
2,598
179 Elderberry Ct, Hercules, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$940,000
11/26/25
4
3
2,409
157 Shepard St, Hercules, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
10/07/25
5
3
2,598
2328 Redwood Road, Hercules, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$865,000
07/28/25
4
2.5
2,041
2087 Lupine Rd, Hercules, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$725,000
06/01/26
4
3
2,328
139 Farragut St, Hercules, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$990,000
05/22/26
4
3
2,301

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Hercules

At least 170 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there's wildlife

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Schrammak
    "no nearby train (BART)stations make for long commutes. i-80 is a mess every day so there’s no good way to commute."
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  • Susan Paoli
    "Events in the park and at the bay and playgrounds and great weather and beautiful scenery and nice neighbors."
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  • Susan Paoli
    "Retired, no commute. It is easy to get around in Hercules by car or bus. Stores and restaurants are nearby."
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  • Maria Ocampo Silvestre
    "Terrible. Must leave no later than 530AM to avoid a 2 hr+ commute. Hercules is less than 30 miles from SD. The 80 toll is a bottleneck "
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  • Susan Paoli
    "Many community events in the park and lots of activities for seniors. Fourth of July on the Bay is fun."
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  • Lisa Sheeran
    "Beautiful, clean, wonderful playgrounds, a pool, lots of natural beauty and nice people who live here."
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  • Ryan S.
    "Everyone has discipline in cleaning their dog’s poop. Most of areas and park are dog friendly. A lot of owners feel safe when walking their dogs in the neighborhood."
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  • Lisa Sheeran
    "Safe, few cars, right on the Bay. Lots of parks, a pool and more. Hercules is a gem. Five minutes to the freeway."
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  • Lisa Sheeran
    "The Bay Trail, closeness to the bay, wildlife-birds. Friendly neighborhood and beautiful his Toric homes"
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  • Ryan.c.simbulan
    "Hercules is a hidden gym where you have the small town feel but has all the things you need to progress such as good schools, grocery, park etc."
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  • Pinaylibra
    "it is small and quite here in the community. not alot of traffic. the schools are good here. it is close to the freeway and easy to get to. grocery store here banks gas station are all close by"
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  • Sheila F.
    "During 4th of July, there is always a parade and food trucks. On Halloween, they also tried putting a trunk or treat at the civic center."
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  • Marco B.
    "Lots of families, diverse ethnicity. Mostly clean, some homeowners have let their properties lapse when it comes to landscape and minor house up keep. "
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  • Karen
    "Very active Halloween- everyone in town floods our neighborhood. Great recreation area- dog walkers, family bike rides, very close/great access to the Bay Trail. Once a year we’ve had Food trucks on Bayfront, just a block away. We used to have a multicultural festival first week d of June and Fireworks co-hosted by Hercules and Pinole."
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  • Lili.berk
    "Safety and nice neighborhood makes it great to live and visit here.. The park here is great option for walking and exercise.. "
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  • Unspecified
    "Neighborhood full of loving families with children and dogs! Lots of parks and stores just a sweet place."
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  • Mindy N.
    "Love my home close to the water... private streets... Lived here for 33 years .. great place to live and raise children."
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  • Ashley C.
    "Coffee with a cop at our neighborhood Starbucks, Halloween trick or treating from trunks for kids, and movies in the park during summer"
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  • Anthony M.
    "Waterfront area is quiet and clean, very little crime, great views of San Pablo Bay. Great for long walks/bike rides. Would love to raise my family here!"
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  • Kristina M.
    "There are several places to take your dog to for walks around Hercules and there is a dog park across from Home Depot and Home Depot is pet-friendly as well."
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  • Lcwong586
    "Commute is bad when rush hour! Have to leave early to avoid bad traffic! A cop likes to check on early commuters at one stop sign by 5:35am! If you do not stop completely by the stop sign where is still residential , you will get a ticket! The cop is always hiding by the stop sign to catch you! "
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  • Mindy N.
    "Family oriented... have raised our two daughters in this town and have lived here for 32 years. I used to work the City of Hercules as the Special Event Coordinator creating community events, it was a great job... "
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  • Barma81
    "None. This neighborhood reminds me of a commuter school. Not that I’m complaining but I have nothing in common with my neighbors age/profession/income/interests. Only benefit is it’s close to the city and easy fwy access. "
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  • Charles S.
    "The Refugio Valley path is approximately 3 miles long, has a beautiful scenic area with trees and is dog-friendly."
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  • Angelicaf47
    "Commute to San Francisco is long with a lot of traffic. But I usually drive to a Bart station to go to SF."
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  • Tchukon S.
    "It’s not too expensive and still relatively close to San Francisco. Good place to raise children since the homes are a good sized "
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  • Cyhayashida
    "Horrible!! I work 12 miles away & it usually takes me 45 minutes to work but an hour & 5 minutes to get home."
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  • Luis O.
    "very quiet different from other areas around ... seems more calm around here I like it feels safe "
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  • Crystal S. L.
    "This is where I met my husband and where I am raising my family. I love Hercules. It’s safe for the most part. "
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  • Claudia H.
    "Quiet, very quiet. Not a lot of foot traffic. People here live here and not just wondering around...."
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  • frankho2000
    "Nice affordable community."
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  • lsgm2fw
    "It's a pretty place to live and very quite unless your neighbor has a barking dog. Then you need to get the HOA and Humane Society involved and it does take time before anything is resolved. Hercules has no industry except a Luckys, Home Depot, Wells Fargo, Post Office, library and various other smaller shops. You'll need to drive to Richmond (10 minute drive) for the closest Target and movie theatre. Or you can drive out to Concord/Walnut Creek. If you are single, unless you perfer to stay in most of the time, this is NOT an area you want to live in. If you don't mind driving or BARTing to SF every weekend then you'll be okay. Overall, I do like it because it is quite and clean but I seriously miss SF. I am 55 and single and it's the arts I miss the most as well as being able to walk rather than drive where I want to go."
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  • Nancy M.
    "I am retired but commuted to San Francisco for 22 years from this location. The transportation to San Francisco is excellent especially since Hercules added the Lynx bus which goes none stop to San Francisco. There is also a transit center with buses to BART. There are two parks within the facility with walking paths and a fenced swimming pool. This is a one owner home in a quiet bedroom community. "
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