Why Live in Carriage Hills
Carriage Hills, located in Richmond, is a residential neighborhood known for its spacious multi-level custom homes built in the late 1980s. These homes often feature contemporary designs with Mediterranean accents, private driveways, and three-car garages. The neighborhood is divided into Carriage Hills North, Carriage Hills South, and Castro Heights, each with its own homeowners’ association. The homes typically have four bedrooms and average over 2,200 square feet of interior space, with custom landscaping and spacious backyards being common features. Carriage Hills is surrounded by the Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve, offering over 200 acres of native habitat with trails for hiking, biking, and dog walking. Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, less than 2 miles south, provides additional nature trails and outdoor activities. Local amenities are accessible by car, with grocery stores like Raley’s and Trader Joe’s about 5 miles away, and dining options such as Thai Spice and Pho Craze located in nearby shopping centers. Interstate 80, about 7 miles west, connects residents to Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, while the Richmond BART Station and Oakland International Airport are 9 miles and 25 miles away, respectively. Downtown Richmond, 9 miles west, hosts various community events, including a Holiday Arts Festival and a summer concert series. The neighborhood's schools include Olinda Elementary School, Betty Reid Soskin Middle School, and De Anza Senior High School, which offer various academic programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carriage Hills a good place to live?
Carriage Hills is a good place to live. Carriage Hills is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Carriage Hills is a suburban neighborhood. Carriage Hills has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.3 people per acre and a median age of 51. The average household income is $181,450 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Carriage Hills are home owners, with 8.8% of residents renting and 91.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Carriage Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Carriage Hills neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Carriage Hills?
The median home price in Carriage Hills is $592,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $118,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,070 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $132K a year to afford the median home price in Carriage Hills. The average household income in Carriage Hills is $181K.
What are the best public schools in Carriage Hills?
The best public schools that serve Carriage Hills are:
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Are home prices dropping in Carriage Hills?
Yes, home prices in Carriage Hills are down 15% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Carriage Hills, CA
On average, homes in Carriage Hills, Richmond sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Carriage Hills, Richmond over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$592,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$347
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$592,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-70%