720 Kern St, Richmond, CA 94805, USA


Property Overview:

720 Kern St is a single-family home in Richmond, CA 94805, built in 1940. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,222 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $586,900.


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%).
    • 4 criminal and sex offenders reside within 1 mile.
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Mira Vista Elementary, Fred T Korematsu Middle, El Cerrito High, West County Mandarin, Manzanita Middle, Summit Public School K2, and Vista High (Alternative).

    • Average SAT score: 954 (below state average of 975).
    • Schools are considered above average.
  • 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 (14.84%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Minimal flood 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.
  • Home Sale Prices:

    • Average sale price for similar homes: $564,388 – $673,346.

Property Features:

  • Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with hardwood floors throughout.
  • Spacious 6,000 sq. ft. lot with a large backyard—ideal for relaxation, gardening, or gatherings.
  • Kitchen: Modern appliances, ample cabinetry, and stone countertops.
  • Living room opens to a patio for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
  • Parking garage included.
  • Tranquil, tree-lined neighborhood offering privacy and a peaceful setting.
  • Convenient location: Minutes from grocery stores, restaurants, Pacific East Mall, and easy access to I-80.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly: Quick access to major highways.
  • Family-oriented community with a high percentage of families with children.
  • Outdoor potential: Large backyard and patio perfect for entertaining or relaxing.
  • Close to amenities: Shopping, dining, and schools all nearby.

Price and Status History

date type price
1979-09-01 Off Market 69000
1988-10-07 Sold 135000
2024-01-01 For Sale 586900
2025-01-23 For Sale 649000
2025-01-28 For Sale NaN
2025-02-05 Pending NaN
2025-03-25 Delisted NaN

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
G&M EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION INC 2230 San Pablo Dam Road, San Pablo, CA 94806, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358012 1

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 0.56
ANDERSON APPLIANCES 12915 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94805-1306, USA OPR: Operating 0.60
SAFEWAY STORE 4925 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805-2462, USA OPR: Operating 0.68

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 0 2
AE 0 0 0 1
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
North Hayward Mare Island 0 0 1
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 1 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 0 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 0 4

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 0 2 1

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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