Panhandle Annex, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Panhandle Annex is ranked #31 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 1.4/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5), at a median home price of $1.05M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $90,000. It ranks 18th of 32 in Richmond for schools. The trade-offs are safety (0.8/5) and schools (1.9/5), with prices running about 59% above the Richmond median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Panhandle Annex is one of Richmond's smallest neighborhoods, a narrow pocket of just a few hundred residents tucked into the south-central part of the city. It is a quiet, mostly residential strip of single-family homes and a few apartment buildings, the kind of place where the entire neighborhood is a handful of blocks. The main amenity at hand is the Richmond Greenway, the trail-and-park corridor on the old rail line nearby, which adds bike paths and green space within easy reach. Bus lines and freeway connections handle commuting, and downtown Richmond is close. Given its size, there is essentially nothing in the way of shops or restaurants inside Panhandle Annex itself, so daily errands mean heading to neighboring corridors. It is a small, low-key, affordable corner of central Richmond rather than a destination, and that modest quietness is most of what it offers.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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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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Panhandle Annex FAQs10 answers
Is Panhandle Annex a good place to live?
Panhandle Annex ranks 31st of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 1.4 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (0.8/5) and schools (1.9/5) and a median home price of $1.05M against the Richmond median of $662k.
Is Panhandle Annex safe?
Panhandle Annex, Richmond scores 0.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 32nd of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Panhandle Annex cost?
The median home price in Panhandle Annex, Richmond is $1.05M, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $90,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Panhandle Annex rising or falling?
The median home price in Panhandle Annex, Richmond is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.05M against $1.05M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Panhandle Annex?
Schools serving Panhandle Annex, 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 Panhandle Annex?
Panhandle Annex, Richmond receives 76% of its possible sunshine, 30th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 56° to 72°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Panhandle Annex walkable to shops and restaurants?
Panhandle Annex, Richmond scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 28th of 32 in Richmond.
What is Panhandle Annex known for?
Panhandle Annex, Richmond is associated with Compact Pocket, Greenway Adjacent and Quiet Streets.
How does Panhandle Annex compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Panhandle Annex ranks 31st of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 18th of 32 in Richmond for schools (1.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (0.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.
What are the downsides of living in Panhandle Annex?
Panhandle Annex, Richmond scores lowest on safety (0.8/5) and schools (1.9/5). Its median home price of $1.05M runs about 59% above the Richmond median of $662k.
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