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Central Richmond

Central Richmond

$1,844,935 Average Value
$267 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

The heart of Richmond

On weekends, people in Central Richmond can enjoy events at The Presidio and Golden Gate Park, grab food at the restaurants along Geary Boulevard or just walk around their neighborhood. “It’s very walkable,” says Cynthia Cummins, a Realtor with Kindred SF Homes, a former 20-year Central Richmond resident. “Central Richmond is also quiet for a city neighborhood, and it is safe.”
Central Richmond is known for its eclectic shops and restaurants, drawing in crowds daily.
Central Richmond is known for its eclectic shops and restaurants, drawing in crowds daily.
Ocean Beach is a great place to exercise right near the outer Richmond.
Ocean Beach is a great place to exercise right near the outer Richmond.
An arial view of Central Richmond.
An arial view of Central Richmond.
Geary Street is the heart of central Richmond.
Geary Street is the heart of central Richmond.
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The Presidio and Golden Gate Park

Central Richmond residents have two great options when it comes to San Francisco Parks. People walk up and down the trails in hilly Golden Gate Park, a great place to take in views of the water and the city. The massive park has mulitpurpose fields and lakes. The park is also home to the California Academy of Science and de Young Museums, which offer exhibits of science and fine arts, respectively. The Presidio is perhaps the city’s most famous park. It's home to hiking trails and views of the city and San Francisco Bay. Residents can lounge on picnic chairs overlooking the area, hike along the coast, or soak up the sun on one of the park's beaches.
People line up to enter Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden bordering Central Richmond.
People line up to enter Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden bordering Central Richmond.
Come Play golf at Lincoln Park Golf Course near Central Richmond.
Come Play golf at Lincoln Park Golf Course near Central Richmond.
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Geary Boulevard

Central Richmond has plenty of restaurants within walking distance for residents to enjoy, mostly along Geary Boulevard. The strip has cuisines that span the globe, with everything from Moroccan to Japanese food. People hug the shade from African Fern Pines and California Buckeye trees as they make their way between restaurants like Aziza, Boiling Hot Pot and Volcano Curry. Laptops, coffee cups and scrunched eyebrows line the window seats at The Coffee Movement. The early-bird-friendly café is popular for its tasting flights and espresso tonic.
Life’s crossroads at Geary and 23rd: Richmond's rhythm in motion.
Life’s crossroads at Geary and 23rd: Richmond's rhythm in motion.
Creativity brews among patrons at Home Coffee Roasters in Richmond​.
Creativity brews among patrons at Home Coffee Roasters in Richmond​.
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Long lots with oasis gardens

Homes in Central Richmond start at around $1.3 million and reach $3.75 million. Condos go for between $950,000 and 2 million. The neighborhood’s housing stock is mainly storybook homes, a San Francisco classic. Most properties here are built close to each other, often with only a few inches in between, but Central Richmond does have some homes with some more space than others. “Lots in Richmond tend to be longer than the usual lots in the city,” Cummins says. “In a lot of them, you have these beautiful oasis gardens in the backyards, which can be 125 feet long.”
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of this diverse neighborhood of Central Richmond.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of this diverse neighborhood of Central Richmond.
Explore these beautiful and vivid homes in Central Richmond.
Explore these beautiful and vivid homes in Central Richmond.
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Getting around Central Richmond

The MUNI bus system has several stops around the neighborhood, so it's easy for people to get downtown to work or anywhere else around the city. Park Presidio Boulevard runs along the neighborhood and turns into Shoreline Boulevard as it crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and enters Marin County. Five miles away, residents will find Interstate 80, and 15 miles away, the San Francisco International Airport.
Cyclists and pedestrians share bustling Central Richmond streets near popular local markets.
Cyclists and pedestrians share bustling Central Richmond streets near popular local markets.
Central Richmond District features vibrant street scenes with locals commuting on foot and bus.
Central Richmond District features vibrant street scenes with locals commuting on foot and bus.
The Muni system can get you anywhere in San Francisco in central Richmond.
The Muni system can get you anywhere in San Francisco in central Richmond.
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San Francisco Unified School District

The area is served by the San Francisco Unified School District, which has an A rating on Niche. The area's youngest students begin their academic journey at Sutro Elementary, which has an A-minus rating and continue at A-rated Roosevelt Middle School. Students finish up at George Washington High School, which has an A rating. George Washington High has a variety of activities available for students, including baking, board games, and girls who code club.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

28 min drive

Bus

Fulton S T& 28th Ave

Bus

Fulton St & 25th Ave

Bus

Geary Blvd & 20th Ave

Bus

32nd Ave & Clement St

Bus

Geary Blvd & 22nd Ave

Bus

Park Presidio Blvd & California St

Bus

Fulton St & 18th Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Central Richmond US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Central Richmond Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$464,000
Median Sale Price
$452,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$470,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$819,975
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
68
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
46%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$267

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,732
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1921
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,941
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,559
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,181
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
772
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
542
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Open Houses

  • Tuesday, Jul 29
    11am - 1pm

    874 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

    $2,549,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3,290 Sq Ft
    • 874 27th Ave
    • New 12 days ago

    Prime Richmond duplex steps from GG Park & Fulton Playground! 874-876 27th Ave features 2 full-floor flats. 874 is the upper and is vacant and ready for occupancy. 876, the lower flat, is rented mo/mo @ $5,174. Each unit offers 2BR + sunroom, 1 split BA, spacious LR w/fireplace, formal DR w/ designer lighting & period details. Updated kitchens include original built-ins, quartz counters and newer

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    John Woodruff
    Aethos Real Estate
    (415) 985-4297
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
22,773
Median Age
43
Population Density
42 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$124,480
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,968

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
66.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

71 / 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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