$610,740Average Value$285Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
Scenic waterfront community in Richmond’s Inner Harbor
Situated along Richmond’s Inner Harbor, Marina Bay is a laid-back waterfront neighborhood offering a contemporary housing landscape with scenic views, abundant outdoor recreation offerings and top-rated public schools. Around 1980, developers started transforming a former World War II-era shipyard along the city of Richmond’s southern shores into a 350-acre master-planned community that makes up the Marina Bay neighborhood today. Hundreds of condos and townhomes have risen alongside new restaurants, stores, parks and a marina since then, creating a desirable Richmond district that’s also close to downtown. “It’s really a quiet, lovely community. People are always out walking their dogs, cycling, windsailing and boating,” says Jennifer Hansen-Romero, a local Realtor with the Winkler Real Estate Group who resides in nearby Albany, just a short drive from friends who live in Marina Bay. “All the neighbors are really friendly and lovely. It’s a nice little place to call home.”
Consider dropping anchor in Marina Bay if you want a waterfront life and easy commuting options.
Marina Bay is blessed with frequent sightings of wildlife.
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Waterside condos and townhomes
A few gated waterfront subdivisions compose a large part of the neighborhood’s residential housing tracts that are connected by wide, tree-lined boulevards. Marina Bay’s housing options primarily consist of condos and townhouses with a few streets of single-family homes that are all often within walking distance of the Richmond Ferry Station. Home prices in the neighborhood can range from around $400,000 to $800,000, depending on whether it’s a small one-bedroom condo, a three-bedroom townhouse or a larger single-family home. While those prices are lower than what is typical in the Bay Area, where most homes start around $1 million, Marina Bay’s housing has high homeowner association fees. These HOA fees often cover exterior maintenance, sewer, trash, water and common community areas.
Waterfront homes in newer developments are part of the charm of Marina Bay.
Marina Bay has condos that are encircled by stunning moats.
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Top rated schools and a nearby charter academy
Students in Marina Bay are zoned to the West Contra Costa School District, located outside of the neighborhood. This includes Washington Elementary, rated at a C-minus from Niche, followed by the B-minus-rated Korematsu Middle School. The C-minus-rated John F. Kennedy High School offers extensive AP and career technical education courses. Along the western side of the inner harbor, however, children can complete Kindergarten through Grade 12 at three popular charter schools, including Benito Juarez Elementary, Richmond Charter Academy and John Henry High. Amethod Public Schools, a local nonprofit that opened the first charter school in Oakland about 30 years ago, manages these charter schools and admits new students through a lottery system.
Washington Elementary School is located in Richmond.
The Kennedy High Campus has several outdoor gathering spaces for students and teachers.
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Bayside walking trails with scenic views
Outdoor recreational attractions surround the Marina Bay neighborhood. Paved trails throughout the neighborhood connect residents to small parks with scenic bay views. At Marina Bay Park, the Rosie the Riveter Memorial’s steel landmark sculpture, picturesque gardens and photo exhibits pay homage to the neighborhood’s shipyard history and the women who contributed to the war effort by working in factories and building arms. The neighborhood has two other prominent parks, offering residents even more recreational amenities. Shimada Friendship Park has an expansive open green lawn space and waterside trails for running and biking, while nearby Barbara and Jay Vincent Park features a large playground and expansive bayside views.
Go for a bike ride with the San Francisco skyline in Marina Bay.
Have an afternoon walk with sailboats in the background at the Marina Bay Park in Marina Bay.
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Holiday festivals and a concert series in nearby downtown
The city of Richmond offers a variety of community events for Marina Bay residents to enjoy. During the holidays, locals head to the longstanding Downtown Holiday Festival for a winter wonderland-style event featuring family-friendly activities, local food vendors and visits from Santa. When summer arrives, residents enjoy the popular Music on the Main event. This annual concert series features free live music performances along the downtown city blocks from some of the area’s most talented bands and artists.
Waterfront restaurants and food-hall style hubs
A former Ford assembly plant – which was used during World War II to produce thousands of tanks and jeeps – anchors Marina Harbor’s commercial zone, as it now houses restaurants, offices, stores and an event space. Located here is Assemble, a new food-hall-style marketplace that brings together a Texas barbecue joint, an oyster bar and a farm-fresh California-style restaurant. Lara's Fine Dining is one of the most beloved restaurants in Marina Harbor. This small waterfront restaurant resembles a cozy bed-and-breakfast cottage, complete with a piano room where a performer adds to the ambiance. “There are different dining rooms, and the food is really great,” Hansen-Romero says. “The servers are so dedicated and treated well by the owner. It has a real family atmosphere.” When opting to eat at home, residents can find grocery staples at the Richmond Food Center, located one mile away on Cutting Boulevard.
Lara's fine dining is a local's favorite in Marina Bay.
Anh's restaurant has delicious food with views of the bay in Marina Bay.
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Access to main freeway and Marina Bay Ferry
The main Interstate 580 freeway routes past the neighborhood to the north, so Marina Bay residents can easily drive into Oakland or cross one of the Bay Area’s bridges to enter San Francisco or Marin County. Alternatively, residents can utilize the nearby Richmond Ferry Terminal and hop on a boat to travel or commute to downtown San Francisco or one of the adjacent neighborhoods where large corporations and tech companies are based. For domestic and international flights, the closest airport is Oakland International Airport, located 20 miles south of Marina Bay.
Various developments in the Marina Bay neighborhood are connected by both trails and roads.
The San Francisco Bay Ferry service is the best way to travel from Marina Bay.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Barbara and Jay Vincent Park
Lucretia Edwards Shoreline Park
Shimada Friendship Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Observation Point Trailhead
Walking Paths
Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
30 min drive
Bus
Marina Bay Pkwy & Jetty Av
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Regatta Blvd & Northshore Dr
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Marina Way S & Hall Av
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Marina Way S & Regatta Blvd
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Regatta Blvd & Seadrift Dr
Marina Bay Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marina Bay, Richmond sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Marina Bay, Richmond over the last 12 months is $492,110, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to 1604 Northshore Dr, Richmond, CA 94804! This sun-filled townhouse offers modern living with convenient access to the Richmond Ferry Terminal. With 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this home offers 1,297 sq ft of stylish living space, perfect for urban professionals or small households.Key Features:Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 3Square Footage: 1297 sq ftParking: 2 private
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,616
Median Age
46
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$126,912
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$150,709
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
64.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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