Property Overview:
500 Key Blvd is a single-family Pueblo Revival home in Richmond, CA, built in 1924 by Karl J. Henning. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 2,549 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a detached two-car garage, sunporch, and is sited on a corner lot. The estimated home value is $277,700.
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 Mira Vista Elementary, Manzanita Middle, and John F. Kennedy High.- Average SAT score: 954 (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 (14.84%).
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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:
- Pueblo Revival architecture:
- Flat roof, earth-colored stucco walls, rounded edges, and projecting wood beams.
- Original wood details, vintage 1920s sconces, and distinctive fireplace.
- Spacious layout:
- 9 rooms on 2 levels with well-defined public & private areas.
- Main level:
- Large living room with 5 windows for abundant natural light.
- Formal dining room with 4 west-facing windows (seats 10+).
- Eat-in kitchen flowing into a sunporch that opens to a fenced yard and patio.
- Cozy den/office with built-ins.
- 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.
- Upstairs:
- 2 large bedrooms and 1 bath.
- Outdoor space:
- Southwestern-style landscaping, inviting garden, and tucked-away yard spaces.
- Garage:
- Detached two-car garage (ideal for storage, workshop, or studio).
- Location:
- Near Del Norte BART station, Arlington Boulevard, parks, and within Korematsu MS and El Cerrito HS boundaries.
- Walk Score®: 79, Bike Score™: 76 (very walkable and bikeable).
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to public transportation and major roads (Richmond & Berkeley).
- Close to parks, tennis courts, and hiking trails.
- Family-oriented community with a rich architectural history and timeless charm.