Property Overview:
5955 Ralston Ave is a single-family home in Richmond, CA 94805, built in 1965. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,857 sq. ft. of living space on an 8,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths, and a sunroom. The estimated home value is $807,510 (with some sources estimating around $546,800).
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 West County Mandarin School, Manzanita Middle, Richmond High, and Vista High (Alternative).- 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:
- Gorgeous panoramic Bay Area views from multiple rooms.
- Three large bedrooms: two with views, one with en-suite and sunroom access.
- Natural light throughout with large windows and skylights in kitchen, hall, and bathrooms.
- Hardwood floors in upper area.
- Updated kitchen countertops and updated baths.
- Laundry room downstairs with half bath.
- Terraced backyard with greenery, pool, and pool house (includes full bath and shower; possible entertaining area or studio).
- Large two-car garage with extra storage.
- Close to freeway access and minutes to El Cerrito Del Norte BART.
Location Benefits:
- Nearby parks: Alvarado Park, Tiller Park, Mira Vista Park.
- Convenient to grocery stores: Richmond Halal Market, Smart & Final extra!, La Loma No 1.
- Coffee shops: Catahoula Coffee Co, Starbucks.
- Restaurants: Cafe Mc Bryde, Pho Thai Hung, Rincon Latino.
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to freeways and public transportation.
- Rental estimate: $2,020–$2,731/month.
- Perfect for entertaining and enjoying Bay Area living.