Eastshore, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Eastshore is ranked #28 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 1.5/5. Eastshore carries a median home price of $556.01k. It ranks 16th of 32 in Richmond for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.1/5) and schools (1.9/5), though prices run about 16% below the Richmond median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Eastshore is one of Richmond's smaller neighborhoods, a quiet residential pocket tucked against the El Cerrito line in the southeast corner of the city. The housing leans older and more characterful than much of Richmond: early-twentieth-century cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and ranch homes on modest 5,000-square-foot lots, the kind of stock you would expect closer to Berkeley. With only a few hundred residents, it has a tucked-away, residential feel. The location does a lot of the work. El Cerrito del Norte BART sits just east, putting a one-seat ride to Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco within easy reach, and I-580 skirts the southwest edge for drivers heading to Oakland or Marin. The Booker T. Anderson Community Center anchors the eastern side for parks and recreation. The catch is that Eastshore is small and mostly residential, so there is little in the way of shops or restaurants within its own borders, and the surrounding corridors are workaday rather than charming. For buyers who want older-home character and BART access without El Cerrito pricing, it is a quietly practical choice.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.9
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Stege Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Eastshore FAQs10 answers
Is Eastshore a good place to live?
Eastshore ranks 28th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 1.5 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.1/5) and schools (1.9/5).
Is Eastshore safe?
Eastshore, Richmond scores 1.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 29th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Eastshore cost?
The median home price in Eastshore, Richmond is $556.01k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $67,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Eastshore rising or falling?
The median home price in Eastshore, Richmond is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $556.01k against $556.01k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Eastshore?
Schools serving Eastshore, Richmond include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Stege Elementary (0.5/5) and Fred T. Korematsu Middle (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in Eastshore?
Eastshore, Richmond receives 76% of its possible sunshine, 29th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 55° to 72°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Eastshore walkable to shops and restaurants?
Eastshore, Richmond scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 21st of 32 in Richmond.
What is Eastshore known for?
Eastshore, Richmond is associated with Vintage Cottages, Bart Adjacent and Quiet Blocks.
How does Eastshore compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Eastshore ranks 28th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 16th of 32 in Richmond for schools (1.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.
What are the downsides of living in Eastshore?
Eastshore, Richmond scores lowest on safety (1.1/5) and schools (1.9/5).
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