Welcome to 1096 Gardenia Loop, located in the desirable Victoria by the Bay community of Hercules, California. Built in 2015 by quality builder City Ventures, this beautifully designed home offers approximately 2,803 square feet of living space on a generous 4,982-square-foot lot. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features five bedrooms, with one bedroom currently utilized as an open loft, and three full bathrooms. A highly desirable full bedroom and bathroom are located on the first floor, providing flexibility for guests, extended family, or a home office. The home offers year-round comfort with a central cooling system featuring dual zones, as well as a furnace for those chilly evenings. Owned solar is included with the property and will transfer to the new owners, providing an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the existing solar system. One of the property's standout features is its oversized, terraced lot with abundant sunlight and excellent potential for creating a beautiful citrus orchard or garden. The low-maintenance landscaping includes a front-yard sprinkler system, while the inviting front sitting porch provides a welcoming place to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. The oversized two-car garage includes an EV electrical charging system, and the driveway provides additional parking for two vehicles. Residents also enjoy access to a community park and the convenience of centralized community mailboxes. Beautiful architecture, a functional floor plan, generous outdoor space, owned solar, and a prime location make this home a wonderful opportunity. Conveniently located near Highways 4 and 80, the Carquinez Bridge, Napa Valley, and San Francisco, the property offers easy access to major transportation routes while being situated within the established Victoria by the Bay community. A wonderful combination of space, comfort, energy efficiency, location, and outdoor potential awaits at 1096 Gardenia Loop.
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
4,982 sq ftLot Size
$339Price/Sq.Ft.
$128/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Viktor Manrique•DRE #01224855• RE/MAX Regency
Hawthorne, located between Refugio Valley Road and San Pablo Bay, is a residential and hillside Hercules neighborhood with bay-view streets and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Refugio Valley Road corridor near the I-80 ramps, where commuter traffic, small-service storefronts, and everyday errands set the tempo. Housing reads as late-20th-century California suburbia—stucco facades, attached garages, and curving cul-de-sacs stepping up the slopes. Waterfront air and open-sky sightlines shape the daily feel, with trailheads and greenbelts threading through the edges. Nearby civic and shopping nodes in central Hercules add libraries, cafés, and weekend routines without changing the quiet street grid.
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Offer insights
1096 Gardenia Loop · $949,000
$986K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $986K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Dining
Interior features
Updated kitchen
Window coverings
No steps to entry
Main entry
Loft
Bedrooms
1 bedroom on street level
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms (all full)
Kitchen
Stone counters
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Built-in oven
Free-standing range
Double oven
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Ice maker hookup
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer, dryer, cabinets and sink
Plumbed for ice maker
Tankless water heater
Gas water heater
Flooring
Laminate
Tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Zoned heating
Central heating (natural gas)
Central air
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Patio
Front porch
Back yard
Front yard
Terraced up landscaping
Low maintenance yard
Street lights
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 2015
Parking
2-car garage
2 covered spaces
Attached garage
Garage faces rear
Garage door opener
Off-street parking
Electric vehicle charging station(s)
Security
Fenced
Construction
Living area 2,803
Building area 2,803
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Photovoltaics (seller owned)
Natural gas connected
Individual electric meter
Cable connected
Internet available
HOA & community
Has association
Monthly association fee of $128
Association amenities: playground, guest parking, park, picnic area
Association fee covers street, reserves, management fee, common area maintenance, maintenance of grounds
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41150180
Oct 2, 2026
Listed
$949,000
$339/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,899 (+4.0%)
$259,602 + $581,997
$841,599
2024
$12,397 (+1.8%)
$254,512 + $570,586
$825,098
2023
$12,177 (+1.4%)
$249,522 + $559,399
$808,921
2022
$12,013 (+0.1%)
$244,630 + $548,431
$793,061
2021
$11,996 (+3.9%)
$239,834 + $537,678
$777,512
2020
$11,541 (+1.7%)
$235,132 + $527,136
$762,268
2019
$11,354 (+3.2%)
$232,722 + $521,731
$754,453
2018
$11,004 (+2.2%)
$228,159 + $511,501
$739,660
2017
$10,769 (+0.9%)
$219,300 + $491,640
$710,940
2016
$10,673 (+392.3%)
$219,300 + $491,640
$710,940
2015
$2,168
$215,000 + $482,000
$697,000
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,055 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,803
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,803
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
4047400124
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Dec 18, 2015 • Final
Building/residential/r/new single family-duplex
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage, a porch, and a solar power system.
Electrical
New construction
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
0.62% 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
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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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Redfin Estimate for 1096 Gardenia Loop
$957,609
$8,609 over list price of $949K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $895K to $1.0M.