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Urban living near parks and schools
Laurel Park is a South Richmond neighborhood with an abundance of public transportation and is within walking distance to two public schools and several parks. It's an urban area where homes sit side-by-side on gridded streets with views of the El Cerrito hills in the distance. It's relatively affordable for the East Bay where real estate prices are still sky high, especially compared to nearby El Cerrito and Albany.
Laurel Park has gridded streets with views of the El Cerrito hills in the distance.
There are many quiet streets lined with charming homes in Laurel Park.
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Midcentury homes at a relatively affordable price
Home in Laurel Park were mostly built in the 1950s and ‘60s, although a few ‘40s and ‘70s models also appear. Mediterranean-style designs are most common in the neighborhood, with stucco facades and clay roofs appearing on virtually every sidewalk-lined street, but bungalows and Craftsman homes are also available. Home prices typically range from around $600,000 to $900,000. It's slightly more affordable than neighboring El Cerrito where the median is around $1.2 million. “Homes are sitting on the market a little longer than they have in the past, but are still moving eventually over time,” says real estate consultant Bobby King of Select Real Estate, who’s worked in Richmond for nearly 20 years.
Find your perfect home in the Laurel Park community in Richmond.
Cozy single-story home in a quiet street of Laurel Park.
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Local schools within walking distance
Students in Laurel Park fall within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. John F. Kennedy High School operates in the neighborhood’s northwest section, less than a 15-minute walk from most residents. Around 850 students attend Kennedy High, which has a C-minus from Niche. High schoolers can choose from several career pathway options, including information technology, healthcare, visual arts and building and construction. Stege Elementary operates about three blocks directly south of Laurel Park and has a C-minus from Niche. Fred T. Korematsu Middle School is about a mile and a half east and has a B-minus.
Stege Elementary School is on the edge of the Laurel Park neighborhood and is a great opt
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School offers excellent education programs in Laurel Park.
JFK High School is a great option for kids in Laurel Park.
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Big urban parks and the Richmond Swim Center
Kennedy High is home to the Richmond Swim Center, an indoor-outdoor aquatic facility that's open to the public and is popular even when the Bay Area is at its chilliest. On warmer days, residents can visit State Court Park, which fills over 2 acres with baseball and softball fields, a playground and tall, mature trees providing picnic-friendly shade. Meanwhile, John F. Kennedy Park sits immediately to the northeast and features a baseball diamond along with two tennis courts, public artwork and lush landscaping.
Your kids will love the playground at State Court Park.
People often work out at the outdoor gym at John F . Kennedy Park.
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Shopping and dining a few blocks away
While there aren't any businesses or restaurants here, Laurel Park residents don't have to go far to find the everyday necessities. A Safeway supermarket, clothing stores like Ross, a Skechers outlet, and other retailers lie just across Interstate-80 to the east. Locally owned restaurants include El Mono, a Peruvian eatery known for its paella and beef stir fry. Its dining room hosts live music every Friday and Saturday. Next door, Gangnam Tofu serves Korean classics in a simple, unassuming setting.
Burger Bliss at The Red Onion Hamburgers near Richmond’s Laurel Park Neighborhood.
Most Laurel Park locals shop for grocery at Safeway supermarket..
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A prime location for commuting
Laurel Park sits between Interstates 80 and 580 in southeast Richmond, about a mile north of Richmond Inner Harbor. It's also very close to a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station, offering 20-minute train rides to downtown Oakland and about a 40-minute ride to downtown San Francisco. Several AC Transit bus stops line the neighborhood as well. “It’s in a prime location for commuters,” King says.
El Cerrito Norte Bart station connects Laurel Park with most of the Bay Area.
Laurel Park sits between Interstates 80 and 580 in southeast Richmond for easy commute.
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Higher-than-average crime scores
Crime is a concern in Laurel Park. The neighborhood gets a 6-out-of-10 crime score from CAP Index, with motor vehicle theft sticking out as one of the most frequent offenses. Richmond city officials are trying to reduce crime with new initiatives like the Office of Neighborhood Safety and the Community Police Review Commission. These moves have been credited with helping the city drastically reduce its once-high homicide rate by more than 50%.
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Parks in this Area
Canyon Trail Park
Castro Park
Booker T. Anderson Jr Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Crescent Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Boorman Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
John F . Kennedy Park
State Court Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
28 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Laurel Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Laurel Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Laurel Park, Richmond sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Laurel Park, Richmond over the last 12 months is $378,500, up 267% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautifully remodeled and spacious home at the El Cerrito border. Situated in a peaceful neighborhood but just blocks from shops, freeway and the El Cerrito Del Norte Bart. Step inside to find a completely remodeled kitchen with brand new kitchen cabinets, luxury quartz countertops and new SS appliances. The Bathrooms are elegantly designed with custom tile work, floating vanity and a spa like
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,332
Median Age
38
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,513
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,099
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%
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®
71/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 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.
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.
