Written by The Davis Team at eXp Realty about its own services. Facts are sourced and dated below.
To buy a house in Hercules, The Davis Team at eXp Realty is a local option to call first: its office is at 2525 Bayfront Blvd, Suite G, in Hercules, and it has 106 Google reviews at a 4.9 average (Google Business Profile, checked November 9, 2026).
How competitive is buying in Hercules this fall?
More than the falling median suggests. Redfin counted 35 Hercules sales in September 2026 at a median of $662,185, down 12.5% from a year before. Yet the typical home sold at 101.3% of its list price, 53.0% went over asking, and the median home took 31 days to sell (Redfin Hercules housing market page, September 2026, checked November 9, 2026).
That citywide figure mixes very different homes. In September 2026, Redfin’s medians by type were $857,658 for 16 detached houses, $610,007 for 6 townhouses and $432,456 for 12 condos (same source). Counts that small mean your offer should rest on recent sales in the same complex or nearby streets. Redfin also showed price cuts on 27.0% of listings, so some sellers will negotiate.
What should a Hercules buyer check before writing an offer?
- The sewer lateral. City Ordinance No. 457 requires the private sewer line to be cleaned and inspected, with a video sent in for a city certificate, before a sale closes (City of Hercules Sanitary Sewer page, checked October 16, 2026). Ask early who is ordering it and what the video showed.
- Bayfront construction. The City Council approved 171 row houses on The Village blocks on September 9, 2025, and a 207-key hotel plus 142 townhomes on The Bowl are still proposals (city waterfront page, checked September 24, 2026). Touring near Bayfront Blvd? Ask what could go up next door.
- The rail stop is not a sure thing. The city applied in February 2026 for $21.7 million in federal design money for the Hercules Hub train and ferry stop, and no opening date is set (City of Hercules Hub page, checked September 24, 2026). Price the home on today’s commute: I-80 or WestCAT’s LYNX bus from the Hercules Transit Center.
- Rodeo next door. Phillips 66 says its Rodeo site finished converting to renewable fuels in 2024 (company page, checked October 16, 2026). Read the official sources and decide for yourself.
Why is The Davis Team one option worth calling?
- Office in town. The team works out of Bayfront Blvd and keeps local guides for 31 places in Contra Costa and Solano County (davisteamexp.com, October 2026).
- Negotiating on cost. Buyer reviews describe seller credits and price reductions. One reads: “Not only did we get closing cost covered by the seller but we also got the purchase price reduced.” (Alma, 5 stars, February 2021). Her review names no city. Nothing is promised; every deal is different.
- Help after closing. A 2024 review describes a team agent tracking down HOA information for a buyer after the purchase.
- Volume. RealTrends Verified, 2025 (by volume).
When might another choice suit you better?
- You want one person on every call. A solo agent can promise that. With a team, ask who your agent will be before you tour.
- You already found the house. No law requires a buyer to hire an agent. You could work with the listing side, a lender, escrow and an inspector, and pay an attorney to review the contract.
Buyer agent pay is negotiable and goes in a written agreement, so read it before you tour. Compare Hercules prices by home type, the commute guide, the refinery guide and the Hercules city guide.
Questions people also ask
Are Hercules homes selling over asking price?
Many are. In September 2026, 53.0% of Hercules sales closed above list and the sale-to-list figure was 101.3%, per Redfin (checked November 9, 2026). Another 27.0% of listings had price cuts, so it depends on the home.
Is there a real estate team with an office in Hercules?
Yes. The Davis Team at eXp Realty is at 2525 Bayfront Blvd, Suite G, Hercules, CA 94547, phone (510) 949-5525. It is a team at eXp Realty of California, Inc., DRE #01878277.
How much does a detached house cost in Hercules?
Redfin’s September 2026 median for single-family homes in Hercules was $857,658, up 4.9% from a year earlier, from just 16 sales (checked November 9, 2026). One month of sales is a small sample, so check recent sales on the streets you like.
Your next step
Call (510) 949-5525 and ask for a Hercules buyer consultation, or start with the guide to living in Hercules.
Last updated: November 2026.
The Davis Team is a real estate team at eXp Realty of California, Inc., DRE #01878277. Bill Davis, DRE #01880656.