Sold the SF House, goodbye and thanks for the memories (Oakland: crime rate, neighborhoods)

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to OP join the crowd of Cali refugees, and let's keep AZ != CA.

[2sleepy]

Originally Posted by CorporateCowboy

Richmond is also a city in the east bay; OP did not make the distinction in his original post. Most people who live here (especially those who have been here any length of time) know the two can be confused - which is why those who are referring to SF will specifically say so (to be sure it is not confused). Those who do not distinguish it usually mean the city of Richmond - and he didn’t make the distinction; I guess he needed you to do so for him. (And now he has modified his post as well).

"the Richmond" was the key, that would not be a reference to the City of Richmond, it's the way San Franciscan's refer to neighborhoods

[likealady]

Originally Posted by CorporateCowboy

I know Richmond doesn’t rank in the top 10 ‘most dangerous’ cities anymore, but the headlining stories over the years (and its extremely high violent crime rate) haven’t helped much to alter its ‘harsh’ image. I can’t say I blame you - enjoy Arizona!

I doubt home prices are up to 1.7M in Richmond, CA. Although, I could be mistaken.

[CorporateCowboy]

Originally Posted by 2sleepy

"the Richmond" was the key, that would not be a reference to the City of Richmond, it’s the way San Franciscan's refer to neighborhoods

No - it’s not the way we refer to all neighborhoods. We don’t say (lol) ‘the SoMa’, ‘the Nob Hill’, ‘the Russian Hill’, ‘the Laurel Heights’, ‘the North Beach’, etc. It is often used to name a district (anywhere, not just in SF) i.e. as with the Marina District, the Financial District, the Richmond District, etc.

(Also, The Richmond is a restaurant on Balboa - lol.)

Actually, however, the Richmond District is divided into four parts; and I more often hear the ‘sub’ neighborhood names i.e. Lake Street, Outer Richmond, Inner Richmond, and Central Richmond. That not only makes the distinction clear from the east bay city (to which it is sometimes confused), but it also indicates a more specific neighborhood/location (as they are quite different). Therefore, most people (especially if referencing a home for sale) are more specific to set themselves apart (especially if it was Lake Street which I’m guessing it was) - and that name doesn’t carry ‘Richmond’ or ‘the Richmond District’ at all.

[18Montclair]

Originally Posted by likealady

I doubt home prices are up to 1.7M in Richmond, CA. Although, I could be mistaken.

The Point Richmond marina has luxury homes on piers over the water in the $2-$4M range.

Google Sandpiper Spit richmond

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by 18Montclair

The Point Richmond marina has luxury homes on piers over the water in the $2-$4M range.

Google Sandpiper Spit richmond

Point Richmond will be under water in about 30-40 years, according to Bay Area sea level rise maps.

[roadwarrior101]

Originally Posted by john3232

Owned a modest home in the Richmond which needed substantial repairs. Just Sold it for $1,710,000.

Don't know where the housing market is headed but I was very happy to take the money are run.

My wife and I own a home in Gilbert, AZ and while I prefer the weather in SF the city of Gilbert is much cleaner. It's a bit boring in Gilbert but I'm over sixty so that's fine.

Anyway, will always return to SF from time to time given I was raised there but the 1.7 million I got is unbelievably.

The couple who bought the home paid cash and that was that.

I lived in Tempe for 2 years while attending grad school at ASU and dated a lady from Gilbert during that time, so I'm familiar with the area. Sounds like you made out like a bandit and here are some of my observations from living there:

-Gilbert is a nice, suburban community. Not too different than you'd find in many other parts of California. If you want more things going on, its not too far of a drive from Scottsdale or Tempe for great restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, etc. Not quite SF, but not exactly devoid of things to do
-I would actually say year-round the weather is much better in Gilbert vs the Richmond District of SF. If you had said you were coming from the East Bay, I may say otherwise. However, I find the coastal side of SF to just be cold and gloomy much of the year. Yes, the heat in AZ in the summer is intense, but 8-9 months of the year, I'd argue that AZ has better weather. There's something to be said about waking up to sunshine every day.
-I think the housing stock in AZ is much, much better. Think about it. Someone just paid $1.7M for an old fixer upper in the foggy, more suburban part of SF. No thanks
-The outdoor recreation in AZ is great. I used to love hiking Camelback, Squaw Peak (now called something different) or South Mountain. Its only a couple hour drive from the gorgeous areas of Sedona/Flagstaff/Grand Canyon to the north or Saguaro National Park to the South. Yes, California is amazing for outdoors and probably takes the cake here, but AZ is no slouch

I think you'll be happier overall. The weather does take a bit of adjusting to, but after you become accustomed to this, its not that bad.

[18Montclair]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

Point Richmond will be under water in about 30-40 years, according to Bay Area sea level rise maps.

Well in the meantime, those are the homes in Richmond that would sell in that price range.

[sav858]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

Point Richmond will be under water in about 30-40 years, according to Bay Area sea level rise maps.

No it won't, the vast majority of homes are on the hillsides well above the bay. The only thing underwater would be the marina.

[aslowdodge]

Originally Posted by 18Montclair

The Point Richmond marina has luxury homes on piers over the water in the $2-$4M range.

Google Sandpiper Spit richmond

Do people say Richmond when they speak of Point Richmond? I've been to Point Richmond many times and never considered it part of Richmond.