Spacious home in nice neighborhood. 2 bedrms & 1 masterbed upstairs and 1 bed/1 bath downstairs. Mini bar and a fireplace in family. Metal fireplace in livingroom. Spacious kitchen. Hugh back yard for entertaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Keenan Howard•DRE #01236118• PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA
Bought with Erica Alvarado•DRE #01233301• SECURITY PACIFIC REAL ESTATE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40460826
Jun 29, 2010
Sold
$379,900
$163/sq ft
Jun 9, 2010
Pending
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May 28, 2010
Relisted
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May 26, 2010
Pending
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May 21, 2010
Price Changed
$379,900
$163/sq ft
May 20, 2010
Relisted
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Apr 27, 2010
Pending
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Apr 27, 2010
Listing Removed
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Apr 12, 2010
Listed
$389,900
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,210 (+3.9%)
$233,035 + $421,473
$654,508
2024
$9,830 (+1.7%)
$228,466 + $413,209
$641,675
2023
$9,665 (+1.1%)
$223,987 + $405,107
$629,094
2022
$9,560
$219,596 + $397,164
$616,760
2021
$9,552 (+3.8%)
$215,291 + $389,377
$604,668
2020
$9,204 (+1.5%)
$211,070 + $381,743
$592,813
2019
$9,064 (+11.1%)
$208,906 + $377,829
$586,735
2018
$8,162 (+12.0%)
$204,810 + $370,421
$575,231
2017
$7,288 (+10.4%)
$196,858 + $246,765
$443,623
2016
$6,599 (−0.2%)
$196,858 + $246,765
$443,623
2015
$6,612 (+0.4%)
$192,999 + $220,260
$413,259
2014
$6,585 (+19.4%)
$186,377 + $212,703
$399,080
2013
$5,513 (+12.4%)
$186,377 + $212,703
$399,080
2012
$4,905 (−11.1%)
$152,481 + $174,019
$326,500
2011
$5,519 (+82.9%)
$131,451 + $169,049
$300,500
2010
$3,018 (+0.6%)
$163,223 + $186,277
$349,500
2009
$2,999 (+7.2%)
$35,082 + $125,480
$160,562
2008
$2,797
$35,166 + $125,779
$160,945
Tax history for 196 Violet Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,210 (+3.9%)
$233,035 + $421,473
$654,508
2024
$9,830 (+1.7%)
$228,466 + $413,209
$641,675
2023
$9,665 (+1.1%)
$223,987 + $405,107
$629,094
2022
$9,560
$219,596 + $397,164
$616,760
2021
$9,552 (+3.8%)
$215,291 + $389,377
$604,668
2020
$9,204 (+1.5%)
$211,070 + $381,743
$592,813
2019
$9,064 (+11.1%)
$208,906 + $377,829
$586,735
2018
$8,162 (+12.0%)
$204,810 + $370,421
$575,231
2017
$7,288 (+10.4%)
$196,858 + $246,765
$443,623
2016
$6,599 (−0.2%)
$196,858 + $246,765
$443,623
2015
$6,612 (+0.4%)
$192,999 + $220,260
$413,259
2014
$6,585 (+19.4%)
$186,377 + $212,703
$399,080
2013
$5,513 (+12.4%)
$186,377 + $212,703
$399,080
2012
$4,905 (−11.1%)
$152,481 + $174,019
$326,500
2011
$5,519 (+82.9%)
$131,451 + $169,049
$300,500
2010
$3,018 (+0.6%)
$163,223 + $186,277
$349,500
2009
$2,999 (+7.2%)
$35,082 + $125,480
$160,562
2008
$2,797
$35,166 + $125,779
$160,945
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
2,328
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4062010139
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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Electrical
Solar
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Electrical
Solar
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate
Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,328
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 2328
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1979
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 15400
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Lot Features: Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
School Information
High School District: Not Listed
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,328
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 4062010139
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lupine Hills Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Hercules Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Hercules High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hercules, CA • 94547
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.4 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$793,000 – $959,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2010. This data may not match public records. Learn more.