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Belding / Woods, Richmond, CA

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Ranked 13th /32 in Richmond, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $569.74k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $94k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -9%

At a glance

Belding / Woods is ranked #13 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 2.5/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.2/5) and safety (3.5/5, 11th of 32 in Richmond), at a median home price of $569.74k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $94,000. The trade-offs are schools (1.4/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5), though prices run about 14% below the Richmond median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Bungalow Blocks, Gridded Streets, Bus Corridors

Belding Woods is central Richmond at its most everyday: a flat, gridded residential neighborhood wrapped around the city's working spine. It runs along 23rd Street and 13th Street, with Bartlett Avenue marking its southern edge, and the housing is mostly older bungalows and small single-family homes on compact lots. This is one of those neighborhoods that does not announce itself, it just gets people where they need to go. The location is the practical draw. The 23rd Street corridor carries a steady mix of taquerias, markets, and small businesses, bus lines run the main streets, and you are a short hop from downtown Richmond and freeway access in most directions. Day-to-day errands are genuinely close, which is not true of Richmond's hill neighborhoods. The honest read is that this is a modest, mixed central neighborhood, not a manicured one. Upkeep varies block to block, some stretches are tidier than others, and the busy corridors bring traffic and noise. What it offers is affordability and a central address, and for buyers priced out elsewhere in the East Bay, that is often the trade they are looking for.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.2

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    Public Spaces

    2.7

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    Curb Appeal

    2.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

Neighborhood Weather

77%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 77% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Belding / Woods ranks 14th of 33 for sunshine in Richmond, and it out-suns roughly a sixth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 74° highs, and it gets about 24 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in Richmond
14th of 33
Across the Bay Area
17th percentile
Rain per year
24 in
Warmest month
Sep 74° avg high
Summer day
55° → 72°F
Winter day
44° → 59°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Cornell Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Marin Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.5/5
Ocean View Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.5/5
Grant Elementary PrimaryK-6
0.8/5
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary PrimaryK-6
1.2/5
Helms Middle Middle7-8
1.5/5
Lovonya DeJean Middle Middle7-8
1.4/5
Richmond High High9-12
2.3/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Is Belding / Woods a good place to live?

Belding / Woods ranks 13th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.2/5) and safety (3.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.4/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).

Is Belding / Woods safe?

Belding / Woods, Richmond scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 11th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.

What do homes in Belding / Woods cost?

The median home price in Belding / Woods, Richmond is $569.74k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $94,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Belding / Woods rising or falling?

The median home price in Belding / Woods, Richmond is up about 4.7% over the past 12 months, from $544.18k to $569.74k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Belding / Woods?

Schools serving Belding / Woods, Richmond include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Grant Elementary (0.8/5) and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary (1.2/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Belding / Woods?

Belding / Woods, Richmond receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 14th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 55° to 72°F and winter days 44° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.

Is Belding / Woods walkable to shops and restaurants?

Belding / Woods, Richmond scores 4.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 22nd of 32 in Richmond.

What is Belding / Woods known for?

Belding / Woods, Richmond is associated with Bungalow Blocks, Gridded Streets and Bus Corridors. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5).

How does Belding / Woods compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?

Belding / Woods ranks 13th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 11th of 32 in Richmond for safety (3.5/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.

What are the downsides of living in Belding / Woods?

Belding / Woods, Richmond scores lowest on schools (1.4/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5).

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