Property Overview:
2522 McBryde Ave is a single-family home in the North & East neighborhood of Richmond, CA, built in 1942. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,197 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes an attached garage (currently used as a rumpus/TV/laundry room) and original hardwood floors. The property recently sold for $445,000 (12/30/2019), with an estimated current value around $377,300.
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%).
- Moderately high overall crime risk; 13 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile.
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Wilson Elementary, Lovonya Dejean Middle, John F Kennedy High, Grant Elementary, Richmond High, and Manzanita Middle.- Average SAT score: 954 (below state average of 975).
- Schools are considered average.
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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 (15.82%), followed by 35-44 years (14.44%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Very low tornado risk
- Minimal flood 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:
- Mid-century charm with good bones and great flow; needs updating/remodeling (moderate fixer).
- Flexible layout: Can be used as 4 bedrooms (ideal for multigenerational living) or 3 bedrooms + office/gym/creative space.
- Kitchen: Expanded by 120 sq. ft. (with permit in 2005), features two full walls of cabinetry, stainless steel refrigerator, and double ovens.
- Bedrooms: All are good-sized with large closets.
- Garage: Attached, currently used as a rumpus/TV/laundry room, but can be converted back or into a guest suite/in-law unit for potential additional income.
- Original hardwood floors (except kitchen, dining, and bathroom).
- Large backyard with cement pond—ready for transformation by a gardening enthusiast.
- Abundant natural light throughout the home.
- Down payment assistance: Home qualifies for up to $47,000 in down payment assistance (ask for details).
Location Benefits:
- Ideal for commuters: Close to Richmond to SF Ferry, 2 BART stations, I-80/I-580 freeways, and San Rafael Bridge.
- Near parks, playgrounds, Richmond Arts Center, library, and Friday farmer’s market.
- Surrounded by restaurants, eateries, microbreweries, coffee roasters, and lounges.
- Open houses frequently scheduled—check for upcoming dates.