Welcome to this exquisite Victorian-style residence in the highly sought-after Bayside community of Hercules. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms & approximately 2,121 square feet of living space, this home perfectly blends timeless architectural charm with modern comfort. Thoughtfully designed to complement the original Victorian homes in the neighborhood, the property features classic details and elegant character throughout. Inside, enjoy a formal living and dining area, plus a spacious great room with a cozy gas-burning fireplace — ideal for entertaining or relaxing evenings at home. The updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, rich wooden cabinetry, and tile flooring, combining style with functionality. Additional highlights include a two-car oversized garage and an alley-loaded layout for added convenience. Step outside and enjoy walking to the Bayfront community, where charming cafés, eateries, and scenic walking, biking, and jogging trails await. Perfect for commuters, the home provides easy access to Highways 80/4, Richmond Parkway, Richmond Ferry. Low HOA, Walk to Central Park, Bayfront Blvd. New Safeway, Peets & Chase. Call today for your very own private tour of this enchanting Hercules home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
2,277 sq ftLot Size
$377Price/Sq.Ft.
$85/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Viktor Manrique•DRE #01224855• RE/MAX Regency
Central, located between Refugio Valley Road and San Pablo Avenue, is a residential and civic Hercules neighborhood with a hillside setting and a compact town-center core. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Civic Drive and Sycamore Avenue area, where the library, community services, and small local storefronts create a steady daytime hum. Housing leans toward late-20th-century subdivisions and low-rise apartments set along curving streets and greenbelts. Refugio Valley Park frames daily routines with ballfields, trails, and open lawn. The Hercules Library anchors local programming, while nearby waterfront paths add a breezy Bay edge. Commuter rhythms show up around the I-80 ramps and transit stops.
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Offer insights
3198 S Front St · $800,000
$800K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $800K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
202 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Updated kitchen
No additional rooms
Gas fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 8
Bathrooms
3 total bathrooms (2 full, 1 partial)
Half bath at main entry
Kitchen
Stone counters
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Double oven
Self-cleaning oven
Free-standing range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Ice maker hookup
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room with washer and dryer
Flooring
Wood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Zoned natural gas heating
No air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Back yard
Side yard
Rectangular lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Built in 2005
Parking
Attached garage
2 covered spaces
2 garage spaces
Construction
Siding (other)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association: Bayside Commons
Monthly HOA fee of $85
HOA maintains grounds, management and reserves
Community amenities include greenbelt, park and trails; urban setting
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41125814
Jul 22, 2026
Price Changed
$800,000
$377/sq ft
Apr 4, 2026
Price Changed
$799,999
$377/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$869,999
$410/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 2024
Sold
$883,000
$416/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,899 (+2.1%)
$375,360 + $525,300
$900,660
2024
$13,616 (+2.4%)
$368,000 + $515,000
$883,000
2023
$13,295 (+7.1%)
$441,414 + $445,586
$887,000
2022
$12,412 (+12.6%)
$429,000 + $434,000
$863,000
2021
$11,022 (+6.7%)
$393,000 + $396,000
$789,000
2020
$10,329 (−0.7%)
$332,678 + $335,822
$668,500
2019
$10,398 (+1.4%)
$317,997 + $321,003
$639,000
2018
$10,259 (+1.5%)
$313,519 + $316,481
$630,000
2017
$10,112 (+8.3%)
$283,908 + $286,592
$570,500
2016
$9,341 (+14.7%)
$283,908 + $286,592
$570,500
2015
$8,141 (+9.5%)
$278,683 + $281,317
$560,000
2014
$7,433 (+13.4%)
$198,562 + $200,438
$399,000
2013
$6,554 (+4.8%)
$198,562 + $200,438
$399,000
2012
$6,253 (−4.5%)
$155,047 + $185,953
$341,000
2011
$6,550 (+3.2%)
$155,047 + $185,953
$341,000
2010
$6,346 (−7.9%)
$181,891 + $183,609
$365,500
2009
$6,892 (−13.5%)
$181,891 + $183,609
$365,500
2008
$7,970
$209,759 + $211,741
$421,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,277 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,121
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,121
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4046901361
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
PC-R
Planned Commercial Residential Mixed-Use District
In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 13-5.100, the specific purposes of the PC-R planned commercial residential mixed-use district are to: Provide the opportunity to accommodate both residential and commercial uses in a well planned mixed-use development.; Provide the opportunity for an integrated mixture of residential and commercial employment generating uses within the same structure or site.; Allow lower cost live-work opportunities for start-up commercial enterprises and other smaller scale point of sale enterprises that are compatible with the residential and commercial uses within the building or site.; Provide the opportunity for upper floor residential over ground floor commercial uses.; Encourage mixed-use development that could minimize vehicle use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Other
Dec 6, 2017 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted solar system and upgrade the main electrical service panel.
Battery
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% 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
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hercules, CA • 94547
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3198 S Front St
$799,757
$243 under list price of $800K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $710K to $888K.