Why Live in Pullman
Pullman, a neighborhood in Richmond, features homes built during the Bay Area’s post-war construction boom, with many properties having undergone renovations. The area predominantly consists of cottages, bungalows, and ranch-style homes, each with small front yards, private driveways, and garage space. Lot sizes range from 5,000 to 6,000 square feet, providing manageable upkeep while allowing space for small gardens. Pullman borders Nicholl Park, a 21-acre space with baseball diamonds, a playground, tennis courts, and a skatepark, accessible via a pedestrian bridge on 33rd Street. The Richmond Greenway Trail, a 2-mile landscaped pathway, connects the neighborhood to over six community parks, including the recently renovated John F. Kennedy Park. Pullman is a mile from the shopping and dining options on San Pablo Avenue, featuring stores like Target, Safeway, and The Home Depot, along with diverse dining options such as the Brazilian Restaurant & Coffee House. Upscale dining and boutique shopping are available 7 miles south in Berkeley. Interstate 80 and Interstate 580 provide convenient routes to Berkeley, Oakland, San Rafael, and San Francisco, while the El Cerrito del Norte and Richmond BART stations offer public transit options. Train noise is a consideration due to tracks along the neighborhood's northern and western edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pullman a good place to live?
Pullman is a good place to live. Pullman is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Pullman has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 20.1 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $73,082 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 12.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Pullman are renters, with 64.8% of residents renting and 35.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pullman can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pullman neighborhood guide.
Is Pullman, CA a safe neighborhood?
Pullman, 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 Pullman?
The median home price in Pullman is $325,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $65,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,680 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $72K a year to afford the median home price in Pullman. The average household income in Pullman is $73K.
What are the best public schools in Pullman?
The best public schools that serve Pullman are:
What are the best private schools in Pullman?
The best private schools that serve Pullman are:
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Are home prices dropping in Pullman?
Yes, home prices in Pullman are down 12% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Pullman, CA
On average, homes in Pullman, Richmond sell after 113 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pullman, Richmond over the last 12 months is $325,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$337,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$364,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%