6280 Taft Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA

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Property Overview:

6280 Taft Ave is a single-family home in Richmond, CA, built in 1938. The main home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open, bright layout with panoramic Bay, SF, and Mt. Tamalpais views. There is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath in-law suite downstairs. The total living space is approximately 1,016–1,170 sq. ft. on a 7,000 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $665,700.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Mira Vista Elementary, Summit Public School K2, Manzanita Middle, and Vista High (Alternative).

    • Average SAT score: 954 (state average: 975).
    • Zoned for El Cerrito Schools (buyers to confirm).

  • Job Market:

    • 64.6% white-collar jobs, 35.4% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 50.7°F (January), 78.4°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.7 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $62,164.
    • Average annual spending: $49,681.

Property Features:

  • Panoramic Bay, SF, and Mt. Tamalpais views from main living areas.
  • Upstairs:
    • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.
    • Bright, open layout with adjacent patio for al fresco dining.
  • Downstairs:
    • 1 bedroom, 1 bath in-law suite (flexible for office/guest quarters).
  • Contemporary upgrades:
    • Double-pane windows, radiant heat, solar panels.
  • Terraced backyard:
    • Mature fig and citrus trees, herb and vegetable beds (chard, bok choy, strawberry, kale, etc.), grapevines, flowers (bougainvillea, jasmine, roses, marigolds, poppies).
    • Chicken coop.
    • 330-gallon rain catchment and grey water system.
  • Detached structure:
    • 128 sq. ft. (ideal for office, art studio, workshop, or storage).
  • Parking:
    • 2-car driveway with EV charger.
  • Sewer compliant.

Location Benefits:

  • Convenient access to Wildcat Canyon, trails, transit, freeways, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Marin.
  • Urban farm lifestyle with ample gardening and outdoor entertaining space.
  • Feels secluded yet close to shopping, amenities, and transportation.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1989-12-15 Sold 215000
2021-04-29 For Sale 795000
2021-05-06 Pending NaN
2021-05-28 Sold 1053000
2025-03-25 For Sale 849000
2025-03-30 Pending 937500
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
KENTUCKY FRY CHICKEN 12319 San Pablo Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805-1952, USA OPR: Operating 0.89
SAFEWAY STORE 4925 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805-2462, USA OPR: Operating 0.91
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 2 1
AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 1 0 0
South Hayward Mare Island 0 0 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 1 1

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 2 1 2
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