Welcome to this stunning Hercules home offering the perfect blend of space, comfort, and convenience. This impressive property features 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, providing ample room for family and guests. The dramatic vaulted beam ceilings create an airy, spacious atmosphere, while the decorative fireplace adds warmth and character to the living area. Previously owned by artists, the home showcases unique aesthetic touches and creative design elements throughout. Enjoy the generous 3-car garage with abundant storage and parking options. Situated on a spacious lot, this home provides plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Ideally located near excellent schools and convenient shopping centers, this property combines suburban tranquility with urban accessibility. Don't miss this opportunity to make this exceptional house your new home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
7,501 sq ftLot Size
$409Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lynel Ford•DRE #01999983• Lynel Ford Realty
Listed by Irene Johnson•DRE #02199390• Lynel Ford Realty
Bought with Laura Welsh•DRE #02097215• Hamann Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26638923
May 23, 1997
Sold
$280,000
$108/sq ft
Apr 23, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 1996
Listed
$289,950
$112/sq ft
IN THE HEIGHTS 5 BDRM 3 FULL BATHS LEVEL LANDSCAPED YARD 3 CAR GARAGE SPACIOUS ROOMS CONVENIENT LOCATION
Public Records
Aug 31, 1990
Sold
$350,000
$135/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 1988
Sold
$230,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,716 (+4.4%)
$400,000 + $600,000
$1,000,000
2024
$7,388 (+1.7%)
$80,768 + $375,240
$456,008
2023
$7,267 (+1.2%)
$79,185 + $367,883
$447,068
2022
$7,182 (+0.1%)
$77,633 + $360,670
$438,303
2021
$7,173 (+3.6%)
$76,111 + $353,599
$429,710
2020
$6,921 (+1.5%)
$74,619 + $346,666
$421,285
2019
$6,817 (+3.7%)
$73,854 + $343,112
$416,966
2018
$6,572 (+1.5%)
$72,406 + $336,385
$408,791
2017
$6,476 (+2.5%)
$69,596 + $323,324
$392,920
2016
$6,316 (−0.2%)
$69,596 + $323,324
$392,920
2015
$6,329 (+0.3%)
$68,232 + $316,985
$385,217
2014
$6,308 (+2.2%)
$65,892 + $306,108
$372,000
2013
$6,171 (+7.2%)
$65,892 + $306,108
$372,000
2012
$5,754 (+1.6%)
$65,595 + $304,725
$370,320
2011
$5,661 (+4.3%)
$64,309 + $298,750
$363,059
2010
$5,429 (+0.2%)
$63,049 + $292,893
$355,942
2009
$5,417 (+7.1%)
$62,578 + $290,704
$353,282
2008
$5,055
$62,727 + $291,395
$354,122
Tax history for 157 Shepard St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,716 (+4.4%)
$400,000 + $600,000
$1,000,000
2024
$7,388 (+1.7%)
$80,768 + $375,240
$456,008
2023
$7,267 (+1.2%)
$79,185 + $367,883
$447,068
2022
$7,182 (+0.1%)
$77,633 + $360,670
$438,303
2021
$7,173 (+3.6%)
$76,111 + $353,599
$429,710
2020
$6,921 (+1.5%)
$74,619 + $346,666
$421,285
2019
$6,817 (+3.7%)
$73,854 + $343,112
$416,966
2018
$6,572 (+1.5%)
$72,406 + $336,385
$408,791
2017
$6,476 (+2.5%)
$69,596 + $323,324
$392,920
2016
$6,316 (−0.2%)
$69,596 + $323,324
$392,920
2015
$6,329 (+0.3%)
$68,232 + $316,985
$385,217
2014
$6,308 (+2.2%)
$65,892 + $306,108
$372,000
2013
$6,171 (+7.2%)
$65,892 + $306,108
$372,000
2012
$5,754 (+1.6%)
$65,595 + $304,725
$370,320
2011
$5,661 (+4.3%)
$64,309 + $298,750
$363,059
2010
$5,429 (+0.2%)
$63,049 + $292,893
$355,942
2009
$5,417 (+7.1%)
$62,578 + $290,704
$353,282
2008
$5,055
$62,727 + $291,395
$354,122
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,598
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
3623110032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Other Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Fiberglass, Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 5
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
Interior Features
Appliances: Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Cook Top
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Stone, Family Room
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling