Greenbriar, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Greenbriar is ranked #2 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 2nd of 32 in Richmond) and curb appeal (3.7/5), at a median home price of $930.04k. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5), with prices running about 40% above the Richmond median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Greenbriar is small, tucked-away, and easy to miss if you are not looking for it. Sitting up off Castro Ranch Road on Richmond's eastern edge, it is a compact hillside neighborhood of larger, spread-out homes with the kind of quiet that only comes from being a little removed from through-traffic. Yards tend to be roomy and the streets stay residential, with green slopes filling in the gaps. The outdoor access is the headline. Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area and the San Pablo Reservoir sit nearby off San Pablo Dam Road, putting hiking trails, shaded picnic groves, and reservoir fishing within a few minutes of home. For anyone who wants weekends built around the outdoors, the location is hard to beat. The flip side is the isolation that makes it so quiet. There is very little inside Greenbriar itself in the way of shops or services, so you are driving down to San Pablo Dam Road or the Appian Way corridor for groceries and errands. It is a small, scenic pocket that rewards people who do not mind trading convenience for calm.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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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 | |
| Olinda Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Betty Reid Soskin Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Greenbriar FAQs10 answers
Is Greenbriar a good place to live?
Greenbriar ranks 2nd of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5) and a median home price of $930.04k against the Richmond median of $662k.
Is Greenbriar safe?
Greenbriar, Richmond scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Greenbriar cost?
The median home price in Greenbriar, Richmond is $930.04k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole.
Are home prices in Greenbriar rising or falling?
The median home price in Greenbriar, Richmond is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $930.04k against $930.04k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Greenbriar?
Schools serving Greenbriar, Richmond include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Olinda Elementary (3.1/5) and Betty Reid Soskin Middle (1.7/5).
What is the weather like in Greenbriar?
Greenbriar, Richmond receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 10th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 55° to 77°F and winter days 43° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is Greenbriar walkable to shops and restaurants?
Greenbriar, Richmond scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 10th of 32 in Richmond.
What is Greenbriar known for?
Greenbriar, Richmond is associated with Tranquil retreat, Scenic views and Quiet streets. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (5.0/5).
How does Greenbriar compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Greenbriar ranks 2nd of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 2nd of 32 in Richmond for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are El Sobrante Hills and Carriage Hills South.
What are the downsides of living in Greenbriar?
Greenbriar, Richmond scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5). Its median home price of $930.04k runs about 40% above the Richmond median of $662k.
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