Property Overview:
338 38th St is a single-family home in Richmond, CA, built in 1950. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 784 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes hardwood floors, dual pane windows, an updated kitchen and bathroom, attached 1-car garage, and a private backyard. The estimated home value is $532,300 (last sold for $338,000 in 2016).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 25.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 34.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Lovonya DeJean Middle, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, and John F. Kennedy High.- Average SAT score: 954 (Math: 484, English: 470), below state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 64.6% white-collar jobs, 35.4% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 12,954 (0.5% growth since 2000).
- 65.6% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (16.1%), second largest: 35-44 years (14.8%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.7°F (January), 78.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 16.7 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $62,164.
- Average annual spending: $49,681.
Property Features:
- Recently updated: Refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, remodeled kitchen and bathroom.
- Dual pane windows for energy efficiency.
- New garage door and attached garage.
- Washer/dryer, refrigerator, stainless oven/stove, and microwave included.
- Low maintenance yards and private backyard—ideal for entertaining.
- Forced air heating; composition roof; raised foundation.
- No HOA fees.
Location Benefits:
- Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Macdonald Avenue commercial corridor, freeway access (I-80), and El Cerrito Del Norte BART (20-25 min walk, 5-7 min drive).
- Family-friendly, diverse neighborhood with easy access to Bay Area metropolitan centers and growth areas.
- Great starter home or investment property.