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Parallel lives Railroad tracks carving through Iron Triangle.
A conveniently located section of Richmond
Iron Triangle is a neighborhood that packs a ton into its unique shape. This enclave is named for the railroad tracks that give it its triangular boundaries, a section of the Contra Costa County city of Richmond. Iron Triangle is filled with an array of mostly early 20th-century homes, multiple parks and quick access to the Bay Area Rapid Transit train system. “It’s convenient to Oakland, San Francisco and Marin County, and there’s some renovation happening there,” says local Realtor Michael Hughey of RE/MAX Accord, a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame. “It’s on its way up.”
Find an option that fits
Most of Iron Triangle’s housing inventory is made up of compact single-story bungalows built in the first quarter of the 20th century. These homes come with floor plans that are often anywhere from about 600 square feet to just over 1,000 square feet. Price tags here often range from the $400,000s to the $600,000s, and homes typically sell after an average of about 36 days on the market. “I think it’s just more so the access to freeways,” says local Realtor Bobby King of Select Real Estate Group, on Iron Triangle’s appeal. “The closeness and proximity, whether you work in Oakland or San Francisco. You’re only 20 minutes or 30 minutes from any of those locations.”
Walk through the Iron Triangle and you will see many of the homes are newer stucco homes.
Homes in the Iron Triangle area are mostly bungalows, built in the 20th century.
Renovated homes in Iron Triangle are getting new paint, new privacy fences, and new gardens.
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Finding a bite to eat is as simple as a stroll down the street
Iron Triangle offers its share of commercial amenities within a quick walk or drive away from those who live here. The options include Richmond City Center, a complex where locals can knock out grocery shopping at Foods Co. or pick up prescriptions at Walgreens. “When they put the Foods Co. down there that made it really convenient for people in the neighborhood,” says King, who has been in real estate for almost 20 years. “Because everybody doesn’t drive.”
There are also a couple of restaurants here, including the popular Salsa Taqueria, known in part for its burritos. After a meal at Salsa Taqueria, locals can hop over to one of the neighbors, Lee’s Donuts, for a sweet treat.
Sala Taqueria A taste of tradition in the heart of Iron Triangle.
Grocery Essentials at Food Co Grocery Store in Richmond’s Iron Triangle Neighborhood.
Essentials within reach at Walgreens in Iron Triangle.
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Holiday tradition calls Iron Triangle home
The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts in Iron Triangle has hosted a Downtown Holiday Festival since 2012. The festival, held in mid-December, features music, performances of “A Richmond Nutcracker” and an appearance from Santa Claus.
West Contra Costa Unified School District serves students here
Kids in Iron Triangle can attend schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District, a system that carries a C-plus overall rating on Niche. A student’s particular track can vary depending on where in the neighborhood they live, but a possible path is to start at the C-minus-rated Lincoln Elementary for kindergarten to sixth grade, a school with its own garden on campus. From Lincoln, students can move on to DeJean Middle for grades 7 and 8, which has a C-minus rating as well, and where there are afterschool programs in everything from gardening to soccer. The C-minus-rated Kennedy High offers Career Technical Education programs in information technology, healthcare, welding, and building and construction trades.
Lincoln Elementary School in Richmond serves grades K-6.
Lovonya DeJean Middle School serves grades 7-8.
Kennedy High School is a huge campus serving students of Park Plaza and other neighborhoods.
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Park options vary
Those around Iron Triangle can pick from multiple park options, so residents all around are a quick stroll from at least one. One of the standouts is the 7-acre Lucas Park, where locals of all ages can enjoy the basketball and tennis courts. The 4-acre Nevin Park is another option, this one complete with its own community center, the Nevin Community Center, which hosts afterschool programs, a summer camp and food distribution programs.
Nevin Community Center Where Iron Triangle comes together.
Adventure calls Children at Lucas Park jungle gym in Iron Triangle.
Joyful heights father and daughter at Nevin Park swings, Iron Triangle.
Courtside action Community basketball at Nevin Park in Iron Triangle.
Laughter and play Children's paradise at Nevin Park, Iron Triangle.
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Transit Stop as people are waiting for Bus in Richmond’s Iron Triangle Neighborhood.
Easy access to AC Transit
Iron Triangle has several stops in the AC Transit bus system, a service that covers western Contra Costa and Alameda counties. AC Transit includes more than 100 routes.
Iron Triangle also has a train station that doubles as a Bay Area Regional Transit stop and an Amtrak stop. The BART line here can take passengers down to Oakland in just about 25 minutes and take riders over to San Francisco in about 40 minutes.
Drivers can use nearby Interstate 580 to connect to Interstate 80 for trips across the Bay and into San Francisco, about 20 miles away. I-580 also links those in Iron Triangle with Oakland, 14 miles away.
Crime
According to the CAP Index, crime in Iron Triangle is above national averages in multiple categories, including robbery, motor vehicle theft, assault with a weapon, homicide and sexual assault.
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Parks in this Area
Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Lucas Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Pogo Park #1
Basketball
Picnic Area
Judge George D Carroll Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Pogo Park #2
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Hurlbut Tennis & Garden Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
31 min drive
Bus
Harbour Way & Ohio Av
Bus
Macdonald Av & 4th St
Bus
Macdonald Av & 7th St
Bus
Marina Way & Nevin Av
Bus
Harbour Way & Pennsylvania Av
Bus
Harbour Way & Ripley Av
Bus
Harbour Way & Bissell Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Iron Triangle
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Iron Triangle, Richmond sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Iron Triangle, Richmond over the last 12 months is $511,109, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,607
Median Age
34
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,794
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,898
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
59%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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