Why Live in Hilltop Village
Hilltop Village in Richmond is a neighborhood characterized by streets lined with old oaks and maples, featuring well-maintained sidewalks. Housing options include two-bedroom condos from the 1980s and 1990s, townhomes, and spacious contemporary homes. The area has a resort-like atmosphere with amenities such as tennis courts and a swimming pool. Hilltop Lake Park offers greenway trails around a lake, ideal for jogging, dog-walking, and biking, while the nearby Point Pinole Regional Shoreline provides beaches, bluffs, and eucalyptus woods. The Shops at Hilltop mall has seen most of its stores close, leaving Walmart and 24-hour Fitness as its main tenants, but redevelopment plans are in progress. Hilltop Plaza, across the street, features a Cinemark movie theater, several restaurants, and chain stores. Local dining includes Taqueria Maria for Mexican cuisine. The neighborhood is conveniently located near Interstate 80, Richmond Parkway, and San Pablo Avenue, with easy access to Downtown Richmond’s BART station for travel to San Francisco and San Jose. The area benefits from biking infrastructure and is about 4 miles from Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center. Schools in the area include Bayview Elementary, Betty Reid Soskin Middle, and De Anza Senior High, with Summit Tamalpais charter school as an alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hilltop Village a good place to live?
Hilltop Village is a good place to live. Hilltop Village is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Hilltop Village has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.3 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $89,277 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 44.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Hilltop Village are renters, with 72.6% of residents renting and 27.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hilltop Village can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hilltop Village neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hilltop Village?
The median home price in Hilltop Village is $314,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $63,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,630 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $70K a year to afford the median home price in Hilltop Village. The average household income in Hilltop Village is $89K.
What are the best public schools in Hilltop Village?
The best public schools that serve Hilltop Village are:
What are the best private schools in Hilltop Village?
The best private schools that serve Hilltop Village are:
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Are home prices dropping in Hilltop Village?
Yes, home prices in Hilltop Village are down 43% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Hilltop Village, CA
On average, homes in Hilltop Village, Richmond sell after 4 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hilltop Village, Richmond over the last 12 months is $315,000, down 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$315,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$215,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$130
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$314,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-51%