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North and East, Richmond, CA

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1.6 /5
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Ranked 27th /32 in Richmond, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $604.37k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $31k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -13%

At a glance

North and East is ranked #27 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 1.6/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5), at a median home price of $604.37k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $31,000. It ranks 23rd of 32 in Richmond for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.4/5) and schools (1.6/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Wartime Bungalows, Civic Center, Macdonald Corridor

North & East is a historic central-Richmond neighborhood with clearly drawn edges: 23rd Street to the west, San Pablo Avenue to the east, Macdonald Avenue to the south, and Bush and Moran Avenues to the north. Its blocks went up largely during World War II, and it shows in the housing, rows of Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced bungalows from the early 1940s sitting close together on a tight grid, most of them two or three bedrooms with a one-car garage or parking pad. The neighborhood carries some real civic weight. The Richmond Civic Center sits within its bounds, and the Macdonald 80 Shopping Center on the southern end handles groceries, banking, and everyday shopping for the surrounding area. Bus service runs the main corridors, and downtown Richmond is close. The honest picture is of a modest, dense, central neighborhood where upkeep varies and the busy boundary streets bring traffic and noise. Its strengths are vintage bungalow character, a genuinely central location, and prices that stay accessible, which keeps steady interest from buyers who want into the East Bay without hill-neighborhood pricing.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.3

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    Public Spaces

    2.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.8

Overall Amenities score: 3.2

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.
North and East 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 75° highs, and it gets about 23 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
75°60°45°30°JFMAMJJASONDSep 75°
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Rank in Richmond
14th of 33
Across the Bay Area
17th percentile
Rain per year
23 in driest in city
Warmest month
Sep 75° avg high
Summer day
55° → 73°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
Ford Elementary PrimaryK-6
1.1/5
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

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Is North and East a good place to live?

North and East ranks 27th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 1.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.4/5) and schools (1.6/5).

Is North and East safe?

North and East, Richmond scores 1.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 22nd of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.

What do homes in North and East cost?

The median home price in North and East, Richmond is $604.37k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $31,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in North and East rising or falling?

The median home price in North and East, Richmond is up about 2.6% over the past 12 months, from $589.19k to $604.37k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve North and East?

Schools serving North and East, Richmond include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Ford Elementary (1.1/5) and Helms Middle (1.5/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in North and East?

North and East, Richmond receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 14th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 55° to 73°F and winter days 44° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.

Is North and East walkable to shops and restaurants?

North and East, Richmond scores 4.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 9th of 32 in Richmond.

What is North and East known for?

North and East, Richmond is associated with Wartime Bungalows, Civic Center and Macdonald Corridor. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5).

How does North and East compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?

North and East ranks 27th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 23rd of 32 in Richmond for schools (1.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.

What are the downsides of living in North and East?

North and East, Richmond scores lowest on safety (1.4/5) and schools (1.6/5).

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