Park Plaza, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Park Plaza is ranked #20 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 1.9/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.8/5), at a median home price of $545.19k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $75,000. It ranks 10th of 32 in Richmond for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.5/5), though prices run about 18% below the Richmond median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Park Plaza is a small, urban residential neighborhood in south Richmond, and its pitch is straightforward: older homes, a central location, and prices well under what the same house would cost a few miles south in El Cerrito or Albany. The gridded streets are lined with homes from the 1940s and 1950s, with some 1960s ranches mixed in, mostly modest two-bedroom houses with backyards. The location is the workhorse. On-ramps for both I-80 and I-580 are close, a BART station is within reach, and buses run Cutting Boulevard. John F. Kennedy Park, at Cutting and South 41st, gives the area a solid chunk of recreation space with courts and fields after its renovation. The honest framing is that this is an affordable, central neighborhood, not a polished one. It sits close to busy corridors and industry, upkeep varies from house to house, and you trade a bit of grit for the price and the access. For buyers who want a yard and two bedrooms within striking distance of everything, Park Plaza is one of the more attainable ways in.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.8
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal2.8
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 | |
| Madera Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mira Vista Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Stege Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Lovonya DeJean Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Park Plaza FAQs10 answers
Is Park Plaza a good place to live?
Park Plaza ranks 20th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 1.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.8/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.5/5).
Is Park Plaza safe?
Park Plaza, Richmond scores 1.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 24th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Park Plaza cost?
The median home price in Park Plaza, Richmond is $545.19k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $75,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Park Plaza rising or falling?
The median home price in Park Plaza, Richmond is up about 0.5% over the past 12 months, from $542.36k to $545.19k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Park Plaza?
Schools serving Park Plaza, Richmond include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Madera Elementary (4.6/5) and Mira Vista Elementary (2.9/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Park Plaza?
Park Plaza, Richmond receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 24th 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 Park Plaza walkable to shops and restaurants?
Park Plaza, Richmond scores 3.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 12th of 32 in Richmond.
What is Park Plaza known for?
Park Plaza, Richmond is associated with Vintage Grid, Freeway Access and Kennedy Park.
How does Park Plaza compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Park Plaza ranks 20th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 10th of 32 in Richmond for schools (2.5/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.
What are the downsides of living in Park Plaza?
Park Plaza, Richmond scores lowest on safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.5/5).
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