Why Live in Cortez-Stege
Cortez-Stege, located in the southern part of Richmond, offers a mix of housing styles, including single-story bungalows built between the 1920s and 1970s, with some modern multistory homes from the 2000s. The neighborhood is conveniently situated near Interstate 580, which connects to San Francisco, less than 20 miles away. The neighborhood is served by the AC Transit bus system, with several stops along Cutting Boulevard.
The area has several retail options, including Target, Foods Co., Home Depot and Costco, all within a 2-mile radius. Dining options along Cutting Boulevard include Taqueria Chavinda and Boulevard Fish.
Marina Bay Park, just over a mile away, hosts a farmers market and Fourth of July celebrations, and offers access to the San Francisco Bay Trail. Boorman Park, also close, is set for a $4.1 million revitalization project to add a new athletic field, a skate park and more improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cortez-Stege a good place to live?
Cortez-Stege is a good place to live. Cortez-Stege is considered car-dependent and bikeable with good transit options. Cortez-Stege has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.2 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $66,309 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Cortez-Stege are renters, with 66.9% of residents renting and 33.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cortez-Stege can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cortez-Stege neighborhood guide.
Is Cortez-Stege, CA a safe neighborhood?
Cortez-Stege, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cortez-Stege?
The median home price in Cortez-Stege is $557,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $111,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.46%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $120K a year to afford the median home price in Cortez-Stege. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Cortez-Stege is $66K.
What are the best public schools in Cortez-Stege?
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What are the best private schools in Cortez-Stege?
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Are home prices dropping in Cortez-Stege?
Yes, home prices in Cortez-Stege are down 7% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Cortez-Stege, CA
On average, homes in Cortez-Stege, Richmond sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Cortez-Stege, Richmond over the last 12 months is $605,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$605,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$817,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$452
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$557,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%