Point Richmond, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Point Richmond is ranked #6 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.2/5), at a median home price of $1.34M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $11,000. It ranks 7th of 32 in Richmond for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.6/5), with prices running about 102% above the Richmond median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Point Richmond is the part of the city that feels like its own small town, and locals will tell you it basically is. Wrapped along the bay near the foot of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, the old village center on Washington Avenue is a walkable cluster of Victorian storefronts, cafes, galleries, and a couple of bars that have been there forever. The historic district has been on the National Register since the 1970s, and the hillside streets above it are stacked with vintage homes that turn over rarely and get snapped up fast when they do. The water defines daily life here. Keller Beach and the trails of Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline are minutes away, the Brickyard Cove marina sits just through the tunnel, and the whole peninsula has a genuine artist-and-sailor streak you do not find in the rest of Richmond. The Plunge, the restored 1920s indoor pool, is the kind of landmark people organize their week around. The honest caveats: inventory is thin and pricing reflects the charm, the Chevron refinery sits to the north, and parking around the village gets tight on event nights. None of it scares off the people who want in.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces4.2
Curb Appeal4.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Washington Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Point Richmond FAQs10 answers
Is Point Richmond a good place to live?
Point Richmond ranks 6th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.6/5) and a median home price of $1.34M against the Richmond median of $662k.
Is Point Richmond safe?
Point Richmond, Richmond scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Point Richmond cost?
The median home price in Point Richmond, Richmond is $1.34M, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $11,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Point Richmond rising or falling?
The median home price in Point Richmond, Richmond is up about 25.2% over the past 12 months, from $1.07M to $1.34M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Point Richmond?
Schools serving Point Richmond, Richmond include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Washington Elementary (2.0/5) and Fred T. Korematsu Middle (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in Point Richmond?
Point Richmond, Richmond receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 21st of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 55° to 71°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.
Is Point Richmond walkable to shops and restaurants?
Point Richmond, Richmond scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.8 out of 5, 1st of 32 in Richmond.
What is Point Richmond known for?
Point Richmond, Richmond is associated with Coastal charm, Historic homes and Waterfront living. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and public spaces (4.2/5).
How does Point Richmond compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Point Richmond ranks 6th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 7th of 32 in Richmond for safety (3.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Richmond Annex and Richmond Heights.
What are the downsides of living in Point Richmond?
Point Richmond, Richmond scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.6/5). Its median home price of $1.34M runs about 102% above the Richmond median of $662k.
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