Property Overview:
2426 Gaynor Ave is a single-family home in Richmond, CA, built in 1916. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,088 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.07-acre lot. The home includes dual-paned windows, attic storage, and off-street parking. The estimated home value is $499,000 (recently reduced).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 24% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 17.4% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Grant Elementary, Richmond High, and Manzanita Middle.- Average SAT score: 954 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 59.5% white-collar jobs, 40.5% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 7.0% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 34,685 (5.9% growth since 2000).
- 65.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (15.8%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.5°F (January), 77.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.6 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $48,541.
- Average annual spending: $42,023.
Property Features:
- Well-maintained with recent updates:
- New roof
- Updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and linoleum floor
- Fresh paint and new carpets
- Forced air heating (installed 2011)
- Dual-paned windows for energy efficiency
- Attic space for storage
- Off-street parking
- Open-plan living space with lots of natural light
- Large walk-in pantry and striking black kitchen counters
- Primary bedroom with walk-through closet and en-suite bath (glass-doored tub/shower)
- Sliders from rear bedrooms open to a covered deck—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining
- Backyard: Half paved, half with potential for garden/play area
- No garage; off-street parking available
Location Benefits:
- Convenient access to BART, Amtrak, I-80 freeway, and public transportation
- Close to schools (K-12 within 2 miles), shopping, and parks
- Wildcat Canyon Regional Park nearby with picnic grounds, playground, and hiking/cycling trails
- Family-friendly community with a growing population
- Seller incentives: Up to $10,000 closing cost credit offered