Neighborhood

The Flowers, Hercules, CA

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3.6 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $793.54k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $24k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -4%

(2) City data used

The Flowers at a Glance

The Flowers is ranked #4 of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.9/5, 4th of 22 in Hercules), at a typical home price of $793.54k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $8,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5), with prices running about 11% above the Hercules typical home price.

The Flowers Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Flower Streets, Neighborhood School, Established

The Flowers is the floral half of the well-known Trees and Flowers area of Hercules, where the streets carry names like Lupine, Iris, Violet, and Marigold. It is a 1970s and 80s tract in the central-east part of the city, established and residential, with Lupine Hills Elementary on Lupine Road serving the area. Day to day, this is steady, mid-city living. The local elementary is right in the neighborhood, the central parks and civic core are a short drive west, and you are positioned for San Pablo Avenue errands and the I-80 commute. The blocks are quiet and the housing is the solid single-family stock of its era, the kind that has settled in nicely over the decades. As with its sibling tracts, you will drive for groceries and dining, and the appeal is comfort and a neighborhood school over newness or walkable retail. The flower-named streets are a small, genuine piece of Hercules identity, and having a school inside the boundary is a real plus.

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The Flowers Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.1

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.2

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.3

Overall Amenities score: 2.8

The Flowers Weather

78%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 78% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
The Flowers ranks 5th of 22 for sunshine in Hercules, and it out-suns nearly half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 81° highs, and it gets about 21 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDJul 81°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Hercules
5th of 22
Across the Bay Area
38th percentile
Rain per year
21 in
Warmest month
Jul 81° avg high
Summer day
55° → 80°F
Winter day
42° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving The Flowers

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Lupine Hills Elementary PrimaryK-5
Hercules Middle Middle6-8
Hercules High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

The Flowers Home Prices

The Flowers FAQs

10 answers

Is The Flowers a good place to live?

The Flowers ranks 4th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5) and a typical home price of $793.54k against the Hercules typical home price of $714.28k.

Is The Flowers safe?

The Flowers, Hercules scores 4.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules.

What do homes in The Flowers cost?

The typical home price in The Flowers, Hercules is $793.54k, compared with $714.28k for Hercules as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $8,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in The Flowers rising or falling?

The typical home price in The Flowers, Hercules is down about 3.6% over the past 12 months, at $793.54k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.

Which schools serve The Flowers?

Schools serving The Flowers, Hercules include Lupine Hills Elementary (2.8/5), Hercules Middle (3.1/5) and Hercules High (3.5/5).

What is the weather like in The Flowers?

The Flowers, Hercules receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 22 in Hercules. Summer days run 55° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.

Is The Flowers walkable to shops and restaurants?

The Flowers, Hercules scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 18th of 22 in Hercules.

What is The Flowers known for?

The Flowers, Hercules is associated with Flower Streets, Neighborhood School and Established. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.9/5).

How does The Flowers compare to other Hercules neighborhoods?

The Flowers ranks 4th of 22 neighborhoods in Hercules. It ranks 4th of 22 in Hercules for safety (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hercules are Bay Pointe and Bravo.

What are the downsides of living in The Flowers?

The Flowers, Hercules scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5). Its typical home price of $793.54k runs about 11% above the Hercules typical home price of $714.28k.

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