Chelsea by the Bay, Hercules, CA
At a glance
Chelsea by the Bay is ranked #7 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (3.9/5, 12th of 22 in Hercules) and public spaces (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (3.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Chelsea by the Bay is about as far west as Hercules goes, a settled residential pocket pressed up against the San Pablo Bay shoreline. The homes here run to competitively priced midsize houses, and the whole area trades on being close to the water without the price tag of the marquee bayfront blocks. The everyday draw is the shoreline. The Bay Trail and the open bay are within easy reach, the streets stay quiet because the neighborhood is tucked at the edge of the city rather than on a through-route, and the newer Bayfront district and its long-planned transit hub are just up the shore. It is a calm, west-facing corner with real access to the water. What it is not is walkable to shopping. Like most of Hercules, daily errands mean a drive back toward San Pablo Avenue. The payoff for that is the setting: a quieter, bay-adjacent address in a city that does not have many of them at this price.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.8
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohlone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hercules Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Hercules High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Chelsea by the Bay FAQs8 answers
Is Chelsea by the Bay a good place to live?
Chelsea by the Bay ranks 7th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (3.9/5) and public spaces (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (3.3/5).
Is Chelsea by the Bay safe?
Chelsea by the Bay, Hercules scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 12th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.
Which schools serve Chelsea by the Bay?
Schools serving Chelsea by the Bay, Hercules include Ohlone Elementary (3.3/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in Chelsea by the Bay?
Chelsea by the Bay, Hercules receives 77% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Hercules's 22 neighborhoods. Summer days run 54° to 77°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Chelsea by the Bay walkable to shops and restaurants?
Chelsea by the Bay, Hercules scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 7th of 22 in Hercules.
What is Chelsea by the Bay known for?
Chelsea by the Bay, Hercules is associated with Bay Adjacent, Shoreline Trail and Value Pricing.
How does Chelsea by the Bay compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?
Chelsea by the Bay ranks 7th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 12th of 22 in Hercules for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are The Astronauts and The Islands.
What are the downsides of living in Chelsea by the Bay?
Chelsea by the Bay, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (3.3/5).
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