Hilltop Green, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Hilltop Green is ranked #17 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 2.2/5. Its standout factor is public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $742.52k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $80,000. It ranks 18th of 32 in Richmond for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.1/5), with prices running about 12% above the Richmond median.
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Hilltop Green is one of those neighborhoods that feels deliberately set apart, and that is by design. Built around a central green and community park, its curving streets climb to some of the higher ground in northern Richmond, and the layout keeps most of the homes tucked away from through-traffic. Residents describe it as its own little world: private, leafy, and quiet, with the shared park at the center doing a lot of the community-building. I-80 runs along the western border, so the commute toward Berkeley and Oakland is quick, but the freeway noise mostly stays at the edge rather than in the middle of the neighborhood. There is a Park and Ride on Hilltop Drive, bus service along Appian Way, and a cluster of parks for green space. Homeownership runs high, which shows in the steady, settled feel of the streets. The tradeoff is that Hilltop Green is residential to its core. You are driving out to the Hilltop retail district or down Appian Way for shopping and dining, and the seclusion that makes it peaceful also makes it a bit removed. For buyers who want quiet and a real sense of enclave, that is the appeal.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Betty Reid Soskin Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Hilltop Green FAQs10 answers
Is Hilltop Green a good place to live?
Hilltop Green ranks 17th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 2.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.1/5) and a median home price of $742.52k against the Richmond median of $662k.
Is Hilltop Green safe?
Hilltop Green, Richmond scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 18th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Hilltop Green cost?
The median home price in Hilltop Green, Richmond is $742.52k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $80,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Hilltop Green rising or falling?
The median home price in Hilltop Green, Richmond is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $742.52k against $742.52k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Hilltop Green?
Schools serving Hilltop Green, Richmond include Murphy Elementary (2.1/5) and Betty Reid Soskin Middle (1.7/5).
What is the weather like in Hilltop Green?
Hilltop Green, Richmond receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 54° to 76°F and winter days 43° to 59°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Hilltop Green walkable to shops and restaurants?
Hilltop Green, Richmond scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 19th of 32 in Richmond.
What is Hilltop Green known for?
Hilltop Green, Richmond is associated with Central Green, Curving Streets and Tucked Away.
How does Hilltop Green compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Hilltop Green ranks 17th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 18th of 32 in Richmond for safety (2.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.
What are the downsides of living in Hilltop Green?
Hilltop Green, Richmond scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.1/5). Its median home price of $742.52k runs about 12% above the Richmond median of $662k.
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