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Metro Richmore Village

Metro Richmore Village

Neighborhood in Richmond, California

Contra Costa County 94801, 94804

$592,773 Average Value
$470 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A community made for commuters

True to its name, Metro Richmore Village is a compact, close-knit community at the heart of Richmond in the East Bay. Though this community may be small, it has no shortage of conveniences. "It's affordable. There aren't a lot of places in the Bay Area where you can get a house for around $500,000," says Richie Boulet, a Realtor with Red Oak Realty. Richmond’s BART station sits at the village’s northwestern corner, while restaurants and supermarkets are accessible within a few blocks. With a large park forming its eastern border, Metro Richmore Village packs recreation, retail and transportation conveniences into less than .2 square miles.

Metro Richmore Village is located in a very central place in the Bay Area.
Metro Richmore Village is located in a very central place in the Bay Area.
Active Living as a teen ride his bike at Nicholl Park in Richmond’s Metro Richmore Village.
Active Living as a teen ride his bike at Nicholl Park in Richmond’s Metro Richmore Village.
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Culinary and shopping variety along Macdonald Avenue

This community’s location along Macdonald Avenue puts shopping and dining options - and not just the similarly named fast food restaurant - within a few blocks’ from home. La Flor de Jalisco doubles as a grocery store and a taqueria, while Caspers Hot Dogs has long been a mainstay for grab-and-go hot dogs. JJ Fish & Chicken serves up hearty helpings of catfish, tilapia and other fried dishes from its building halfway between this neighborhood and the Macdonald 80 shopping center where Target is an anchor store. Just beyond Metro Richmore Village’s western end, Foods Co. offers its own selection of groceries.

Thai Delights at PraJam Thai Restaurant in Richmond’s Metro Richmore Village.
Thai Delights at PraJam Thai Restaurant in Richmond’s Metro Richmore Village.
Hot Dog Heaven at Casper Hot Dogs in Richmond’s Metro Richmore Village.
Hot Dog Heaven at Casper Hot Dogs in Richmond’s Metro Richmore Village.
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Athletic and artistic recreation in Metro Richmore Village

The 21-acre Nicholl Park serves as Metro Richmore Village’s recreation hub. This park includes spaces for baseball, lawn bowling, tennis and soccer, and it hosts annual Soulful Softball Sundays to bring the community together. Nicholl Park also features a playground and a skate park for kids of all ages to enjoy. For indoor fun, the Richmond Public Library puts on free events like family game nights and homework help for students. The Richmond Art Center offers full or partial scholarships and frequently showcases the artwork of the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s students. “It’s really great,” says Addela Garboos, the Center’s operations director. “You see some of the art, and you think, ‘How old is this student?’ because their technique or the message in their piece is just incredible.”

Residents love skating at Nicholl Park in Metro Richmore Village.
Residents love skating at Nicholl Park in Metro Richmore Village.
Residents love walking at Nicholl Park in Metro Richmore Village.
Residents love walking at Nicholl Park in Metro Richmore Village.
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Vintage homes at the heart of Richmond

Unlike the nearby Metro Walk neighborhood that was developed near the BART station in the 2000s, Metro Richmore Village traces its origins to the first half of the 20th century. Both neighborhoods take their names from their easy rail access, referencing Metro Richmore Village’s origins as a community of dock workers who took the train to the city’s four wartime shipyards. This neighborhood has never lost its vintage character, even as its prewar ranch-style homes have been renovated. Ranch-style houses sell for between $560,000 and $643,000, while multi-floor and multi-unit homes have sold for between $693,000 and $800,000. Because of the community’s small size, lot sizes are limited, but each home features sidewalk access and the security of fences or gates.

A beautiful row homes nestled in the Metro Richmore Village neighborhood.
A beautiful row homes nestled in the Metro Richmore Village neighborhood.
Metro Richmore Village is full of bungalow and cottage style homes.
Metro Richmore Village is full of bungalow and cottage style homes.
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Innovative education at Kennedy High

Nystrom Elementary School and DeJean Middle School each receive C-minus ratings from Niche, while John F. Kennedy High School scores a C. Kennedy High encourages innovation through its unique fabrication laboratory, where students, staff, teachers and the community can utilize 3D printers, laser cutters and an electronics workbench to work on creative projects.

John F Kennedy High School is located in Richmond.
John F Kennedy High School is located in Richmond.
Lovonya Dejean Middle School in Park Plaza has a modern campus.
Lovonya Dejean Middle School in Park Plaza has a modern campus.
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Travel by BART or highway

Metro Richmore Village’s proximity to the Richmond BART station puts it within a 54-minute train ride from the heart of San Francisco and 43 minutes from downtown Oakland. Alternatively, commuters can take advantage of the neighborhood being adjacent to Carlson Boulevard to drive 12 miles south to Oakland or 18 miles southwest to San Francisco. The nearest hospital, Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center, is less than 2 miles west of the neighborhood along Macdonald Avenue.

There's a BART station near the Metro Richmore Village neighborhood.
There's a BART station near the Metro Richmore Village neighborhood.
City Transit at a  Bus Stop near Richmond’s Metro Richmore Village.
City Transit at a Bus Stop near Richmond’s Metro Richmore Village.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

30 min drive

Bus

22nd St & Bissell Av

Bus

Macdonald Av & 23rd St

Bus

Macdonald Av & 20th St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Metro Richmore Village US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$626,500
Median Single Family Price
$610,000
Median Townhouse Price
$700,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$470
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Months of Supply
4.00
Median List Price
$599,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
177
Median Year Built
1941
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,215
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
963
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$105,255
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,889

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
73%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38%
Advanced Degrees
18.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
24''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

54 / 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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