Why Live in Eastshore
Eastshore in Richmond is a neighborhood characterized by its eclectic mix of early 20th-century homes, including ranch-style, Craftsman, and stucco cottages, typically on 5,000-square-foot lots. The area features wide main roadways and narrow side streets lined with sidewalks and occasional palm trees, making it pedestrian and bike-friendly. Residents enjoy privacy with fenced-in front and back yards suitable for landscaping and gardening. Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park, named after a local civil rights activist and former mayor, is a local highlight offering pickleball and tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, and green spaces, along with a community center providing youth programs and recreational activities. Additional parks and the Richmond Swim Center are within a mile. For daily essentials, Bayview Mart and Stop and Shop Market are nearby, while San Pablo Avenue, less than a mile away, hosts a variety of grocery and big box stores, including Home Depot, Safeway, Target, and Grocery Outlet. Dining options range from Asian to South and Central American cuisines, with upscale dining and boutique shopping available 5 miles south in Berkeley. Interstate 580 provides easy access to Oakland, San Francisco, and Marin County, and the El Cerrito del Norte BART station offers commuter rail services. Local bus stops are along Potrero Avenue, though train noise from the nearby railroad line may affect some residents. El Cerrito Senior High, a highly rated school, serves the neighborhood's high school students, while younger students attend schools in neighboring El Cerrito.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastshore a good place to live?
Eastshore is a good place to live. Eastshore is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Eastshore has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 22.7 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $78,605 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Eastshore are renters, with 71.7% of residents renting and 28.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Eastshore can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Eastshore neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Eastshore?
The median home price in Eastshore is $198,750. If you put a 20% down payment of $39,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,030 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $44K a year to afford the median home price in Eastshore. The average household income in Eastshore is $79K.
What are the best public schools in Eastshore?
The best public schools that serve Eastshore are:
What are the best private schools in Eastshore?
The best private schools that serve Eastshore are:
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Home Trends in Eastshore, CA
On average, homes in Eastshore, Richmond sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastshore, Richmond over the last 12 months is $200,000.
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$198,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
