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A small Richmond neighborhood bordered by a big park
Eastshore is a small residential pocket that sits at the edge of an urban park named in honor of an activist, reverend and former Richmond mayor. The neighborhood is in the city’s southeast, less than a mile from El Cerrito and about 5 miles from Berkeley. “It’s as close as you can get to El Cerrito without paying El Cerrito prices. But it’s still convenient to Berkeley and San Francisco. I think that’s a big part of the draw,” says Realtor Liliana Ledesma of Nu Level Realty, a longtime Richmond resident.
Eastshore sits between two major thoroughfares.
Park Playtime at Booker T Anderson Jr Park with Dogs in Richmond's Laurel Park.
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Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park and community center
Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park is just a few blocks away from Eastshore’s residential streets. The park’s namesake was a local reverend and civil rights activist who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s before being elected Richmond mayor in 1969. The park has pickleball and tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court and plenty of green space. It’s also home to the Booker T. Anderson Jr. Community Center, which offers a variety of youth programming, recreational sports leagues and an indoor gym. State Court Park, John F. Kennedy Park and the Richmond Swim Center are all within one mile of the neighborhood.
The Booker T. Anderson Community Center sits at the eastern edge of Eastshore.
On Two Wheels near Richmond’s Eastshore Neighborhood.
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Early 20th century homes on an urban street grid
Eastshore’s streets are either wide main roadways or tight side streets that feature the occasional palm tree and are lined with sidewalks that allow residents to commute through the city via foot or bike. Most of its homes were built in the early 20th century and its architectural styles are eclectic, with a mix of ranch-style homes, Craftsman homes and stucco cottages on 5,000-square-foot lots. Fenced-in front and back yards provide plenty of privacy, and space for landscaping and gardening. Homes rarely go on the market in Eastshore, but two homes sold in 2024 for $492,000 and $500,000.
It's common to see cottage style homes in Eastshore.
A typical Eastshore expanded cottage.
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Neighborhood conveniences, San Pablo Avenue shopping
There are two convenient stores in the neighborhood, Bayview Mart and Stop and Shop Market, where residents can stop for snacks and other essentials. It’s less than a mile from San Pablo Avenue, a busy commercial strip with a bevy of grocery and big box stores, including Home Depot, Safeway, Target and Grocery Outlet. There are plenty of dining options as well, with everything from Asian cuisine to South and Central American flavors. Upscale dining, boutique shopping and local grocers can be found about 5 miles south in Berkeley.
San Pablo Ave offers a variety of stores and restaurants in Eastshore.
Banana Leaf serves delicious Thai food in Eastshore.
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Public schools close to home
Young students attend Stege Elementary School, which earns a C-minus rating from Niche. Middle and high schoolers attend schools in neighboring El Cerrito, including B-minus-rated Korematsu Middle and A-minus-rated El Cerrito Senior High. The high school is a top-ranked Bay Area public school, according to Niche, and offers career pathway programs in areas such as media and information technology.
Stege Elementary School is on the edge of the Richmond Annex neighborhood and is a great option for families.
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School offers excellent education programs in El Cerrito.
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Getting around the East Bay
Interstate 580 skirts the southwest edge of Eastshore, offering an easy way to get from Richmond to Oakland, San Francisco and Marin County. The El Cerrito del Norte BART station is located east of the neighborhood, for those traveling by commuter rail. Bus stops are situated along Potrero Avenue for local travel. A railroad line runs alongside the western edge of the neighborhood, and train noise is a reality for some residents of this area.
Multiple Bus Routes are in the Richmond's Eastshore neighborhood.
City Transit in El Cerrito del Norte BART Station in Richmond’s Eastshore.
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High overall crime and car theft scores
Eastshore gets a CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10, putting it slightly above the national average. Motor vehicle theft is one of the most frequent offenses in the area. Richmond has made strides in recent years addressing longstanding high crime rates. The city launched new initiatives like an Office of Neighborhood Safety and a Community Police Review Commission that have been credited with helping the city slash its once-high homicide rate by more than 50%. “The city has really changed,” says Realtor Michelle Dupree of Fisher Realtors, who has been working in real estate in Richmond since 2005.
Eastshore has scenic views of the hills in El Cerrito.
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On average, homes in Eastshore, Richmond sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastshore, Richmond over the last 12 months is $590,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$636,000
Median Sale Price
$590,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$590,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$750,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$461
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
207
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1943
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,220
Significantly below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,926
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,222
Median Age
33
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,118
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,605
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.8%
College Graduates
11.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
