Property Overview:
408 Commodore Dr is a single-family townhome in Richmond, CA, built in 1989. It features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,210 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating, cooling system, and EV charger. The estimated home value is $621,200 (sold for $630,000 in 2019).
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 John Henry High, Richmond Charter Academy, and Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez.- 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 (15.82%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.44%).
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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:
- Updated 2-bed, 2.5-bath townhome in The Beach at Marina Bay, a gated community.
- Spacious layout with high ceilings, large picture windows, and wood floors.
- Light-filled family room & dining area with fireplace.
- Renovated kitchen with ample storage.
- Half bath and stackable washer/dryer on main level.
- Upstairs: 2 en-suite bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and park/bay views.
- Deeded 2-car parking, EV charger, and bonus hidden storage.
- Beautifully landscaped front yard with white picket fence and gated walking path.
- Low HOA dues.
Location Benefits:
- Central waterfront location in Marina Bay.
- Direct access to the Bay Trail, parks, marinas, and restaurants.
- Minutes to Richmond Ferry for direct service to San Francisco.
- Close to Sunday Farmer’s Market, beach, sailing school, shops, restaurants, and breweries.
- Serene, coastal living with partial bay and marina views—perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening sunsets.