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Urban living in central Richmond
Community parks, public schools and an array of Latin American eateries and markets are within walking distance for residents of Belding Woods. Located in the heart of Richmond, California, it also offers proximity to big Bay Area cities at a relatively affordable price. “The prices are lower, and it’s a lower income neighborhood. But it’s about the cheapest thing you’ll find this close to San Francisco,” says Realtor Bill Davis of Exp Commercial, who is based just a few miles south in Berkeley.
Belding Woods is a cozy suburban neighborhood in Richmond.
It's common to see homes with fenced in yards in Belding Woods.
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Early 20th century homes on gridded streets
Belding Woods is laid out on a classic grid where the streets are lined with single-family homes, duplexes and small, multi-family buildings built in the early 20th century. The most common designs are modest ranch-style homes and Craftsman bungalows, known for their exposed beams and wide front porches. Tudor Revival homes with steep rooftops and half-timbering can also be found here. The homes here are on the smaller side, typically ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet, as are lot sizes. Fenced-in backyards with shaded patios give families space for a cookout with friends. Prices range from around $400,000 to $700,000, putting it well below the East Bay average.
This Spanish Revival home on the corner of Barrett Ave has a tile roof, common in Belding Woods.
Belding Woods homes are all either one or two stories.
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Latin markets, taquerias and pupuserias
Mexican and Latino grocery markets throughout this neighborhood provide residents with specialty foods they can’t get from big box stores. There are also plenty of authentic Mexican, Honduran and Salvadoran restaurants dotting the streetscape. El Chaparro Restaurant is known for Mexican street tacos with handmade tortillas, while Reina’s Restaurant and Pupuseria offers Central American cuisine with Salvadoran pupusas. There’s a Safeway, Target and Home Depot about 4 miles away for groceries and everyday essentials.
Barrett Ave Market has most of the daily necessities for Belding Woods residents.
Belding Wood's own Barrett Ave Market has a meat counter and a variety of Mexican snacks.
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Belding-Garcia Park in the heart of the neighborhood
Belding-Garcia Park, the neighborhood’s central park, has a playground, skatepark and a ballfield. It’s right next door to Chavez Elementary, offering kids a place to play when school lets out. A few blocks south of Belding Woods is Unity Park, a recently renovated park with public art and a community garden. It’s also an access point to the Richmond Greenway Trail. Residents head to Wildcat Park, where meadows, forests and hiking trails are situated on wide-open East Bay hillsides.
Lucas Park is next to Belding Woods.
Lucas Park, near Belding Woods has basketball, baseball, tennis courts and a playground.
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Chavez Elementary is close to home
Students can start their education at Chavez Elementary and Lovonya DeJean Middle, both of which earn C-minus ratings from Niche. The next step is C-rated Richmond High, which offers five specialized academies for students — health, law, engineering, multimedia and visual and performing arts. Career technical education is also available for those who want to learn a trade.
Lovonya Dejean Middle in Richmond is a small but new middle school in the center of the city.
Chavez Elementary School in Richmond California.
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Getting around the East Bay by rail, car or bus
Belding Woods is home to the Richmond BART station, where residents can hop aboard the train and travel all over the Bay Area. The BART runs as far south as North San Jose and continues east to the distant suburbs of the East Bay. Those who commute by car will find three major highways within a 3-mile radius: Interstate 80, Interstate 580 and the Richmond Parkway. Bus stops are found along the neighborhood’s larger thoroughfares, 13th Street and 23rd Street.
AC Transit and BART connect Belding Woods to the rest of the Bay Area.
Bartrett Ave defines the Southern border of Belding Woods.
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Average crime scores in a city once known for high crime
Once known for its high crime rates, Richmond has steadily reduced crime with a slate of new programs, including an Office of Neighborhood Safety and a Community Police Review Commission. Belding Woods gets a CAP Index crime score of 4 out of 10, putting it on par with the national average. “This area’s a lot safer than it was 15 or 20 years ago. There are lot more families living here,” Davis says.
The Richmond Art Center has a great pottery class in Belding Woods.
Belding Garcia Park has a small skatepark in Belding Woods.
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Railroad tracks border Belding Woods in the west
Railroad tracks run along the western edge of the neighborhood, including a BART line, meaning noise is an issue for some residents.
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Crime and Safety
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Belding Woods
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belding Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belding Woods, Richmond sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Belding Woods, Richmond over the last 12 months is $536,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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