Nick Flageollet
Compass
(415) 548-8485
71 Total Sales
1 in East Richmond
$790,000 Price
East Richmond
Sandwiched between the San Francisco Bay and the hills of the Wildcat Canyon is the small suburb of East Richmond. This East Bay neighborhood, characterized by its flat, winding roads and far-off mountain views, is relatively affordable and within commuting distance from San Francisco and El Cerrito. “It’s less expensive than El Cerrito and more expensive than North & East Richmond,” says Geri Stern, a Realtor at Compass. “You get more for your money,” Stern says; she’s been selling homes in the Richmond area for over 35 years.
East Richmond is filled with diverse architecture. Along streets lined with leafy and fruit-bearing trees are mostly post-war Spanish Mission-style homes with stucco facades, Cape Cods with gabled dormer windows and contemporary homes with angled roof lines. Homes here don’t stay on the market long due to their relative affordability in the Bay Area. Smaller two- to three-bedroom homes can start at $500,000, while larger four- to five-bedroom homes can go for more than $1.6 million. Yard space is limited here, but most houses have front yards large enough for a few rows of native hummingbird sage.
Neighborhood kids can attend schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. They can begin their education at Mira Vista Elementary School, which received a C-plus rating on Niche. Students can then attend Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, rated a B-minus on Niche. Kids can finish their schooling at El Cerrito Senior High School, which received a B-plus rating on Niche. At El Cerrito High, students interested in video game design can enroll in the Information Technology Academy, where they will learn the ins and outs of software development and game art design. For parents looking for a religious private school option, St. David of Wales Catholic School serves pre-K through eighth-grade students.
While East Richmond is in an arid climate, there are still several green spaces. At Mira Vista Park, residents can access the nearly two acres of lawn space and a footpath surrounded by stone retaining walls. Less than half a mile away is Tiller Park, where residents can enjoy a sandy playground area, lawn space, three tennis courts and a baseball field. East Richmond is also less than 5 miles from the San Francisco Bay. While the bay is not known as a swimming destination, residents often roll out blankets and picnic on its small sandy beaches.
Running errands in East Richmond is a breeze since most stores and restaurants are clustered along California State Route 123. For weekly groceries, residents can walk or drive to the Grocery Outlet. Before heading home, they can pick up lunch from a diverse selection of restaurants. Swing by the Dumpling House for a steaming plate of beef and cabbage stir fry, or pop into the Richmond Pizza House for a fresh slice of Margherita pizza.
U.S. Interstate Highway 80 runs through the neighborhood, making it a viable option for residents commuting to San Francisco, just 17 miles away. El Cerrito is also just a 2-mile drive south on Route 123. The Bay Area Rapid Transit system serves East Richmond, making public transit easily accessible. To leave the country, head south on I-80 to the San Francisco International Airport.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nick Flageollet
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Michele Manzone
Michele Manzone
Compass
(510) 291-6194
66 Total Sales
1 in East Richmond
$745,000 Price
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Paul Ladwig
Paul Ladwig
Responds QuicklyCalifornia Relocation Network
(559) 206-0615
49 Total Sales
1 in East Richmond
$755,000 Price
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Suzanne Rocha
Suzanne Rocha
Responds QuicklyRealty World Cal Home
(925) 940-6133
189 Total Sales
1 in East Richmond
$905,000 Price
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Cheryl Berger
Cheryl Berger
Responds QuicklyCompass
(925) 320-3449
111 Total Sales
3 in East Richmond
$630K - $1.6M Price Range
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Mishelle Westendorf
Mishelle Westendorf
Responds QuicklyCalifornia Relocation Network
(559) 785-2868
137 Total Sales
1 in East Richmond
$755,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Canyon Trail Park
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Solano Playlot
Mira Vista Park
Poinsett Park
Tiller Park
Transit
East Richmond Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Richmond, Richmond sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Richmond, Richmond over the last 12 months is $315,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$359,000
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$343,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$318
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
953
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,484
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,743
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
862
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,644
Median Age
46
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$147,231
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$167,827
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
60.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.9%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 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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