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Woodsy, hilly neighborhood at Richmond's northeast end
The Hilltop Green neighborhood, perched above the northeast end of Richmond on the San Pablo Bay, lives up to its name. At its highest elevation, curvy streets surround a central green space, while a network of residential roads wind down the hills to the south and east. Yards and open spaces throughout are thick with greenery and trees. Interstate 80 runs along the neighborhood’s western border, connecting it to central Richmond, Berkeley and Oakland, but most of the neighborhood is set apart from the traffic and noise of the heavily traveled artery. “Hilltop Green is its own community. It’s very secluded, very private, and it’s got a community park right in the middle,” says Realtor Marco Rodriguez of Compass Real Estate, who was named among the Top 100 Agents of the West Region. “It’s not just a cluster of homes, there’s a lot of open space and natural scenery.”
The hilltop green neighborhood is located right next to the bay.
Every street can be a walking path in the Hilltop Green neighborhood.
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Community park with views and Wild Canyon Regional Park nearby
The six-acre Hilltop Green Park at the neighborhood’s center includes playgrounds, pickleball courts, basketball courts and walking trails that take advantage of the views and open green landscapes. Hilltop Green is also home to Rolling Hills Memorial Park, a sprawling burial ground with open lawns and views of the surrounding hills. Across I-80, Hilltop Lake Park is a 36-acre wildlife habitat tucked within a commercial area with a paved trail around the lake. More opportunities for recreation lay on all sides of the neighborhood. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, under 3 miles south, features trails, playgrounds and picnic areas. Three miles west are the waterfront trails of Point Pinole Regional Shoreline on the San Pablo Bay. Hiking, birdwatching and biking are available in the Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve 7 miles to the east.
Hilltop Green Park is a wonderful place for outdoor activities.
Fairmede-Hilltop children play at Hill Top Park.
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Distinct property styles in upper and lower areas of Hilltop Green
In the subdivision surrounding Hilltop Green Park, wide streets are lined with sidewalks, many ending in cul-de-sacs. One- and two-story mid-century modern homes sit close together, some with Spanish features like stucco siding and Mission tile roofs. Small yards are well maintained, and homes typically have two-car garages. The roads narrow as they descend the hills, and the homes are more diverse in size, style and condition. These hillside homes include cottages, mid-century modern ranch-style, contemporary and traditional homes. These homes are also more secluded, with woodsy areas between and behind them. Some are hidden by thick foliage or privacy fences. “I like to look around and see my neighbors way over there – don’t want to be pulling my shade up and looking in my neighbor’s house,” says Michael Lancaster, a lifelong resident of the area and a farmer at Cloverfield Organic Farm. Most of the neighborhood is filled with single-family homes, but there are a few townhomes in the northeast section and some apartment buildings along Appian Way. One- and two-bedroom fixer-uppers and townhomes range from $450,000 to $685,000, while homes in good condition with three or four bedrooms run from $600,000 to $1 million.
A beautiful row of suburban homes in the Hilltop Green neighborhood.
There are plenty of beautiful cul-de-sacs throughout the Hilltop Green neighborhood.
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Shopping, dining and entertainment in and near the neighborhood
Taqueria Guerita on Hilltop Drive serves up authentic Mexican food. On Appian Way, the Original Red Onion sells burgers and shakes, and Pho #1 Express & Sandwiches serves Vietnamese. Adjacent commercial areas meet many shopping, dining and entertainment needs for Hilltop Green residents as well. Pinole Vista Crossing shopping center includes big box stores and chain restaurants. For groceries, there is Foodmaxx, Lucky grocery store and Grocery Outlet Bargain Market. Hilltop Plaza across I-80 to the west includes a 16-screen Cinemark theatre, Ross Dress for Less, and a row of casual eateries. A commercial strip just south of the neighborhood on San Pablo Dam Road features the grocery store Raley’s, as well as Bottles Beerzaar, Bismillah Halal Market, and Paramba Fashion and Grocery.
Original Red Onion Hamburgers is a Hilltop Green staple.
Original Red Onion Hamburgers is the best spot to get burgers in the Hilltop Green neighborhood.
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Neighborhood hosts Cloverfield Organic Farm
Several features make Hilltop Green unique, including Cloverfield Organic Farm. The farm harvests apples, figs, persimmons, kumquats, limes, oranges and other produce depending on the season. It also hosts community potlucks, group tours and sessions with Magic Ben, the Medicine Horse. “If you’ve got problems, you can tell it to the horse,” said Lancaster. “One woman whispered in his ear that her rent was a little too high. Some people come with a foldable chair and just sit back and let the day go by. People bring their dogs, and they just hoover the entire farm. Sounds like a stressful place, huh?” Lancaster also appreciates the diversity of houses of worship in and surrounding the neighborhood. “On Hilltop Road, there are three churches and a synagogue sitting side by side,” he says. “What religion do you want? You can take your pick.”
De Anza High School engages students with variety of clubs
The West Contra Costa Unified School District serves Hilltop Green. Kids can attend Murphy Elementary School and continue at Betty Reid Soskin Middle School, both graded C by Niche. They can continue at De Anza High School, graded B-minus. De Anza offers more than two dozen clubs to encourage student engagement in areas such as sports, arts, anime, debate and dance.
De Anza High School in May Valley, Richmond CA
Highland Elementary School is a wonderful school in the Richmond area.
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Commuters and travelers have comfortable access to Bay Area hubs
“Hilltop has great freeway access, and the neighborhood is great for commuting,” Rodriguez says. I-80 runs south to Richmond and then to Berkeley, which is 10 miles away. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center is 6 miles away in central Richmond, and Oakland International Airport is 25 miles south. Public buses stop along Appian Way, and there is a Park & Ride lot on Hilltop Drive for commuters.
Public transportation is easily found all over the Hilltop Green neighborhood.
The Hilltop Green neighborhood is filled with foliage.
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Parks in this Area
Pinole Valley Park
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Lamoine Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Hilltop Lake Park
Louis Francis Park
Hilltop Green Park
Rolling Hills Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
32 min drive
Bus
4630 Appian Way
Bus
Park Central & Hilltop Dr
Bus
Appian Way & Post Office
Bus
Appian Way & Rincon Rd
Bus
Appian Way & Corte Arrango
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Appian Way & Santa Rita Rd
Bus
Hilltop Dr & Park & Ride
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hilltop Green
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hilltop Green Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hilltop Green, Richmond sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hilltop Green, Richmond over the last 12 months is $373,500, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,594
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,902
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,454
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
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®
23/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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