Carriage Hills North, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Carriage Hills North is ranked #1 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 1st of 32 in Richmond) and curb appeal (4.1/5), at a median home price of $746.05k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $5,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.7/5) and schools (3.1/5), with prices running about 13% above the Richmond median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Carriage Hills North is one of Richmond's quietest addresses, a pocket of custom, multi-level homes that went up in the late 1980s on the slopes above the city's eastern edge. The lots are generous, the driveways are long, and many of the houses were built to catch the hill-and-valley views that come with the elevation. A homeowners' association keeps the streetscape consistent, which is part of why the neighborhood reads as more planned and tidy than the older flats below. The big draw is right out the back door. Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve wraps the area with a couple of miles of trail and ridgetop vistas, and Kennedy Grove and the San Pablo Reservoir are a short drive south. The tradeoff is that this is genuinely up in the hills. There is no corner store or coffee shop within walking distance, and every errand means getting in the car and heading down toward San Pablo Dam Road or Appian Way. People who want trees, space, and a view over walkability tend to land here on purpose, and the homes rarely turn over fast.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.7
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olinda Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Betty Reid Soskin Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Is Carriage Hills North a good place to live?
Carriage Hills North ranks 1st of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.7/5) and schools (3.1/5) and a median home price of $746.05k against the Richmond median of $662k.
Is Carriage Hills North safe?
Carriage Hills North, Richmond scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Carriage Hills North cost?
The median home price in Carriage Hills North, Richmond is $746.05k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $5,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Carriage Hills North rising or falling?
The median home price in Carriage Hills North, Richmond is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $746.05k against $746.05k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Carriage Hills North?
Schools serving Carriage Hills North, Richmond include Olinda Elementary (3.1/5) and Betty Reid Soskin Middle (1.7/5).
What is the weather like in Carriage Hills North?
Carriage Hills North, Richmond receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 54° to 79°F and winter days 43° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is Carriage Hills North walkable to shops and restaurants?
Carriage Hills North, Richmond scores 0.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 5th of 32 in Richmond.
What is Carriage Hills North known for?
Carriage Hills North, Richmond is associated with Elevated living, Spacious homes and Countryside charm. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (5.0/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5).
How does Carriage Hills North compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Carriage Hills North ranks 1st of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 1st of 32 in Richmond for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Greenbriar and El Sobrante Hills.
What are the downsides of living in Carriage Hills North?
Carriage Hills North, Richmond scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5) and schools (3.1/5). Its median home price of $746.05k runs about 13% above the Richmond median of $662k.
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