Hilltop/Montalvin Home for Rent

Hilltop/Montalvin in Richmond, California, is a neighborhood where single-family homes and golf greens meet the shorelines of the upper East Bay. This area is bordered by the San Francisco Bay Trail, a well-known outdoor attraction, and features a picturesque park overlooking the San Pablo Bay. The neighborhood includes several subdivisions, such as Montalvin Manor, which showcases midcentury ranch-style homes built in the 1950s, and areas near Richmond Country Club with modern Mediterranean Revival homes from the early 2000s. New construction homes are also emerging. Residents have access to community parks like Montalvin Park, Bay Vista Park, and Waverly Playground, as well as the expansive Point Pinole Regional Park, known for its beaches, marshes, and historical significance. For shopping and dining, Pinole Vista Crossing and Pinole Valley Shopping Center offer a variety of retailers and eateries, including Trader Joe’s and Alamode Donuts & Coffee. The neighborhood is about 25 miles from Downtown San Francisco and approximately 1.5 miles from Interstate 80, providing convenient access to major Bay Area destinations. Public transportation options include the Richmond BART station, 7 miles away, and AC Transit bus stops along Hilltop Drive.