Why Live in Richmond Grove
Richmond Grove in Sacramento is characterized by its urban setting and historic charm, with streets shaded by mature oak, cottonwood, and maple trees. The neighborhood's homes, built between 1880 and 1940, are part of the Richmond Grove Historic District, requiring city approval for renovations. Housing styles include minimal traditional single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, Craftsman bungalows, and American Foursquares, with some modern townhouses also present. John C. Fremont Park, just outside the neighborhood, features playgrounds and picnic areas, while the nearby Fremont Community Garden offers residents plots for organic gardening. Truitt Bark Park provides a space for dogs to play, and Capitol Park downtown includes monuments and the World Peace Rose Garden. Dining options on 16th Street include East Asian restaurants and the popular Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse. Nightlife spots on R Street, such as The Shady Lady Saloon and Ace of Spades, add to the neighborhood's vibrant scene. The Chalk It Up Festival at Fremont Park is a notable annual event. Richmond Grove is well-connected, with Interstate 80, Interstate 5, and Route 50 nearby, and the 16th Street light-rail station serving the Blue and Gold lines. The Sacramento Valley Amtrak Station is about 2 miles away, and Sacramento International Airport is 12 miles away. Schools in the area, including William Land Elementary, Miwok Middle School, and C. K. McClatchy High, are highly rated, offering various specialized programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richmond Grove a good place to live?
Richmond Grove is a good place to live. Richmond Grove is considered very walkable and a biker's paradise with good transit options. Richmond Grove has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 21.2 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $105,617 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 57.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Richmond Grove are renters, with 83.9% of residents renting and 16.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Richmond Grove can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Richmond Grove neighborhood guide.
Is Richmond Grove, CA a safe neighborhood?
Richmond Grove, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Richmond Grove?
The median home price in Richmond Grove is $391,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $78,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,030 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $87K a year to afford the median home price in Richmond Grove. The average household income in Richmond Grove is $106K.
What are the best public schools in Richmond Grove?
The best public schools that serve Richmond Grove are:
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Home Trends in Richmond Grove, CA
On average, homes in Richmond Grove, Sacramento sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Richmond Grove, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $402,450, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$402,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$674,404
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$391,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
