$517,074Average Value$247Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Richmond’s City Central sees art, activity and growth
City Central, in the heart of Richmond, is beginning to pull in the richness of the Bay Area. On flat land alongside railroad tracks with a view of the Berkeley Hills in the distance, the neighborhood is seeing signs of growth. A once vacant lot is now an active bike and skate park. An abandoned warehouse is now an art studio for an internationally known metal sculptor. Colorful murals adorn the walls of local shops. While home values are still well below Bay Area averages, neighbors enjoy local gardens, parks and small businesses. Plus, previously barren sidewalks are now full of flowers and foliage to create a more natural feel to the neighborhood. “City Central used to be super lively. I know people who grew up there and loved it. It’s going through a revitalization right now. People living there are redoing things, and it looks one hundred times better than it was 24 years ago when I started in real estate,” says Catherine Krueger, a Realtor with The Agency who has been selling homes in the Bay Area for 24 years.
Richmond's City Center is a small but bustling neighborhood.
Homes in City Center in Richmond California.
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Urban gardens, art studios and Rosie the Riveter memorial
Signs of community spirit are everywhere. City Central is home to an edible forest hosted by Urban Tilth, a Richmond nonprofit that supports community gardens and sustainable food systems in areas where grocery stores with fresh produce and healthy options have been scarce. Down the street, a metal sculptor set up Archie Held Studio in old warehouses, with a team of artists drawing international attention. A mile and a half toward the bay, the Rosie the Riveter Memorial Park public art project honors women workers of World War II. Throughout the neighborhood and just outside are countless churches of almost every denomination, including Ekalesia Metotisi Samoa, Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, and Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Streets in City Central are decorated with beautiful murals..
Memorial Park in Richmond commemorates all of the Veterans in town that have fought in wars.
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Dirt World headlines recreational opportunities
Sports enthusiasts have no shortage of nearby places to play. Dirt World is a free community BMX and skate park for all ages just off Ohio Avenue. It has jumps and tracks of varying skill levels. Unity Park, which the community just revitalized, has a playground, open lawn, community garden and half basketball court. Plus, it has lighted biking and hiking trails. Richmond Plunge is a historic swim center offering community events and swim classes six days a week in neighboring Point Richmond, a 2-mile drive from City Central. Marina Bay Park is less than 2 miles and offers an 11-acre bayside setting for walkers and picnickers.
Dirt World Bike Skills Park takes up a wide swath on the southern end of City Center.
City Center contains a wide swath of dirt park for BMX biking, walking and running.
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Modest homes are a draw in this Bay Area pocket
Sidewalks line the streets of City Central, with trees here and there providing shade. Single-family homes are set amongst apartments and industrial buildings on some blocks. Most of the homes are modest Spanish-inspired bungalows, but there are also duplexes and multiplexes that draw interest from investors. While the majority of properties were built in the 1980s and 1990s, some date back to the 1920s. Small fixer-uppers run from about $200,000 to $600,000. Homes in good condition range from $500,000 to $700,000. “It’s one of the last affordable areas to be in the Bay Area. That’s the nice thing about Richmond, and a lot of people don’t realize that,” says Krueger.
City Center has smaller 2 and 4 unit apartments, single family homes and duplexes.
A bungalow style home in City Center.
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Variety of eateries in and around the neighborhood
For dining, there is El Garage, a Mexican eatery and Richmond Eats, a Salvadoran restaurant. Rubicon Bakers, just outside of the City Central has a mission of giving employees who face barriers to employment a second chance. Lidia’s Restaurant, 3 miles away off Richmond Parkway, combines Mexican and Italian fare. On Ohio Avenue, Snapper’s Seafood Restaurant has a simple menu of red snapper and catfish specials. Groceries are found at La Tiendona Market and Produce, Joe’s Market and La Raza Market and Taqueria on MacDonald Avenue. La Raza also serves tacos and burritos alongside shelves and produce stalls. Target is a mile and a half to the east.
Sweet Indulgences at Cassandra Cakes where Cakes, Pies, and Gumbo are in Richmond's City Central
Savor the Mexican flavors at La Gran Chiquita restaurant in Richmond's City Central.
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High School focuses on needs of the whole family
Kids in the area may attend Coronado Elementary School and Lovonya DeJean Middle School, both are rated C-minus by Niche. The C-rated John F. Kennedy High School is part of the national “Full-Service Community Schools” program, which coordinates wrap-around services for families who need them. It has an on-campus health center available to all students needing physical or mental healthcare.
Lovonya Dejean Middle in Richmond is a small but new middle school in the center of the city.
Kennedy High School is a huge campus serving students of Park Plaza and other neighborhoods.
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Easy access for walkers, bikers and drivers
Nearby Interstates 80 and 580 provide easy access to surrounding areas, including San Francisco, which is 16 miles away, as well as Oakland and Marin County. BART, Amtrak and the AC Transit Local Bus lines all run through the neighborhood and have stops within walking distance of City Central off MacDonald Avenue. With its relatively wide and quiet streets, City Central is also explorable by bike. Plus, Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center is about 1 mile west of the neighborhood.
On Two Wheels in Richmond’s City Central Neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Nicholl Park
Pogo Park #2
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Boorman Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
30 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
City Central
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
City Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in City Central, Richmond sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in City Central, Richmond over the last 12 months is $315,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Monthly rent: 2031 Chanslor Avenue – $1,185.74; 2033 Chanslor Avenue – $1,300. Convenient location with BART station within walking distance and post office directly across the street.
A lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single family home in a welcoming neighborhood. Home features a spacious, light-filled living room open to the dining room and breakfast area. An extra room can be used as den/office. Lots of fruit trees in the backyard, like Lemons, figs, tangerines, grapes and cherries. Large backyard with brick work shop for possible ADU, handy storage/tool shed and more.
Welcome to an investment opportunity. This property offers a good rental history, each of the units has their own parking space and storage. Discover future possibilities, potential for rent increases. It is located within close distance to BART, public transportation, within minutes to the Richmond-San Rafael bridge and within 20 minutes to San Francisco.Discover future possibilities and
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Frances Mouser,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,191
Median Age
34
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,897
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,472
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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