Property Overview:
444 40th St is a single-family residence in Richmond, CA 94805, built in 1942. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 879 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a 1-car garage, updated interiors, and a recently added pergola. The estimated market value ranges from $355,000 (bank-owned) to $583,200, with a recent sale at $525,000 (04/20/2020).
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%).
- Moderately high overall crime risk; 13 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile.
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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 (below state average of 975).
- Schools are rated below average.
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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:
- Very high earthquake risk.
- Very low tornado risk.
- Minimal flood 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.
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Home Values:
- Average sale price for similar homes: Ranges from $539,134 to $617,029.
Property Features:
- Beautifully updated with new flooring, fixtures, and appliances throughout.
- Open floor plan with abundant natural lighting.
- Cozy breakfast nook with window seat—ideal for morning coffee.
- Updated kitchen:
- Custom bench seating
- Subway tile backsplash
- White cabinetry
- Quartz countertops
- Recessed lighting
- Garden views
- Living/Dining combo with sliding glass doors to a rear deck and garden.
- Expansive backyard:
- Pergola-covered deck
- Decomposed granite patio with fire pit
- Raised planting beds for gardening
- Charming front porch with decomposed granite and flagstone path.
- 1-car garage with interior access.
- Dual-pane windows, forced air heating, and solar tubes for extra natural light.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient access to shops, restaurants, cafes, freeway, Del Norte BART, bus lines, Alvarado Park, and walking trails.
- Commuter-friendly location.
- Ideal for entertaining and family living.
- Sought-after North & East Richmond neighborhood.