Photo above: Homes in the Victoria by the Bay neighborhood of Hercules, 2016. Joeconsumer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The median Hercules home sold for $633,581 in August 2026, according to Redfin. Single-family homes ran higher, a median of $896,974, and condos lower, $432,369 (Redfin, Hercules housing market page, August 2026, checked September 24, 2026).

That’s the quick answer. What one specific house sells for depends on the street, the size and the condition. Here’s what the numbers say and how to read them without getting fooled.

What did Hercules homes sell for in August 2026?

Here’s Redfin’s August 2026 snapshot for Hercules, all home types (Redfin, Hercules housing market page, checked September 24, 2026):

  • Median sale price: $633,581, down 17.2% from August 2025. Over the three months ending August 2026, Redfin puts the median at about $634K.
  • Homes sold: 32 in August 2026, down from 47 in August 2025.
  • Median days on market: 23, up from 20 a year earlier.
  • Sale-to-list price: 101.7%. On average, homes closed a little above asking.
  • Median sale price per square foot: $420, up 0.5% from a year earlier.

And by home type, same page, same month:

  • Single-family homes: median $896,974, up 9.7% from a year earlier, on 13 sales.
  • Townhouses: median $622,541, up 2.9%, on 6 sales.
  • Condos and co-ops: median $432,369, down 16.9%, on 12 sales.

Did Hercules home prices really drop 17%?

Not the way that headline sounds. Look at the type numbers. Single-family and townhouse medians were both up from a year earlier, and price per square foot was up 0.5%. What changed was the mix. Redfin shows single-family sales down 58.3% from August 2025 and condo sales up 54.7% (Redfin, checked September 24, 2026). More condos and fewer houses in the pile pulls the overall median down, even when house prices hold.

This is the small-sample problem. Hercules had 32 sales in August 2026. Swap a handful of houses for a handful of condos and the monthly median can jump or drop by six figures. So don’t read one month as a trend. Look at the median for your home type, the price per square foot, and several months in a row.

What is Zillow’s estimate for a typical Hercules home?

Zillow publishes a different number, and it is an estimate, not a sale price. Zillow’s Home Value Index (ZHVI) models the value of a typical home in the middle of the market, including homes that did not sell. For August 2026 (Zillow Research, ZHVI, checked September 24, 2026):

  • All homes: $736,702, down 1.6% from $748,377 in August 2025.
  • Single-family homes: $802,967, down 1.3% from $813,148.
  • Condos and co-ops: $441,731, down 1.9% from $450,247.

Use it as background. When we say what Hercules homes sold for, we mean the Redfin numbers above.

Why don’t the Redfin and Zillow numbers match?

They measure different things. Redfin reports the middle price of the homes that actually closed that month. Zillow estimates what a typical home is worth across every home in town, sold or not, and smooths it over time.

A small month with lots of condo sales drags Redfin’s median down fast. Zillow’s estimate barely moves. Neither one is wrong. They answer different questions, so we show them separately with their own dates, and we don’t blend them.

How does Hercules compare with the rest of Contra Costa County?

For context, C.A.R., the statewide real estate trade association, reported a Contra Costa County median sold price of $875,000 for existing single-family homes in August 2026, up 2.9% from $850,000 in August 2025. Median time on market in the county was 20 days (C.A.R., August 2026 home sales and price report, released September 16, 2026, checked September 24, 2026).

That’s a county number for single-family homes only, from a different source. Treat it as background, not a Hercules price.

Where are Hercules prices headed?

We don’t predict prices. Nobody can promise where they go next. What we can show you is the record: in August 2026, Redfin’s Hercules median for single-family homes was up 9.7% from a year earlier while the all-homes median was down 17.2% on a different mix of sales. Zillow’s estimate was down 1.6% over the same 12 months.

These numbers change every month. Check the date on any price you read, including ours.

What is my Hercules home worth?

The city numbers are a starting point, not your price. Your home’s value comes from recent sales of similar homes near you, plus its condition and updates. For a real number, get a free home value check. We’ll pull the recent sales closest to your address and walk you through them.

Questions people also ask

What is the median home price in Hercules, CA?

Redfin reports a median sale price of $633,581 for Hercules in August 2026, all home types, on 32 sales. Single-family homes had a median of $896,974 on 13 sales. Zillow’s Home Value Index, an estimate rather than a sale price, was $736,702 for August 2026. With this few sales, the monthly median swings, so check the date and home type.

How much is a condo in Hercules?

Redfin shows a median sale price of $432,369 for Hercules condos and co-ops in August 2026, on 12 sales, down 16.9% from a year earlier. Townhouses had a median of $622,541 on 6 sales. Zillow’s estimate for a typical Hercules condo was $441,731. For a specific complex, look at recent sales in that same community, and ask about HOA dues.

How long does it take to sell a house in Hercules?

Redfin reports a median of 23 days on market for Hercules homes in August 2026, up from 20 days a year earlier, and homes sold for 101.7% of list price on average. Countywide, C.A.R. reported a 20 day median for Contra Costa single-family homes in August 2026. Price, condition and the season all change how long a home sits.

Why did the Hercules median price drop in 2026?

Redfin’s all-homes median for August 2026 was down 17.2% from a year earlier, but single-family homes were up 9.7% and townhouses up 2.9%. Fewer houses and more condos sold that month, which pulls the overall median down. With only 32 sales, the mix can move the number a lot. Compare the same home type across several months.

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By Bill Davis, DRE #01880656, The Davis Team at eXp Realty, Hercules, CA. Updated September 24, 2026.

The Davis Team is a real estate team at eXp Realty of California, Inc., DRE #01878277. Bill Davis, DRE #01880656.

Sources

  • Redfin, Hercules, CA housing market page (median sale price, homes sold, days on market, sale-to-list, price per square foot, and medians and sales by home type), August 2026: redfin.com/city/8519/CA/Hercules/housing-market (checked September 24, 2026)
  • Zillow Research, Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), city level, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, middle tier: all homes, single-family, and condo/co-op files, data through August 2026: zillow.com/research/data (checked September 24, 2026)
  • C.A.R., August 2026 home sales and price report, released September 16, 2026: car.org (checked September 24, 2026)