Castro Heights, Richmond, CA
Castro Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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Castro Heights Neighborhood Overview
Castro Heights is a neighborhood in Richmond, California, primarily within the 94803 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, prime market tier characterized by a high rate of homeownership, with 70.7% of units owner-occupied and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 29.3%. This establishes a community where the majority of residents have a long-term stake in the neighborhood.
The housing market in Castro Heights reflects its prime status, with a median home value of $696,600. The average home size is approximately 1,450 square feet. Mortgage origination data indicates a strong preference for conventional financing, with 354 conventional originations out of a total of 395, compared to 37 FHA and 4 VA loans. The median gross rent in the area is $2,101 per month, and households here report a median income of $111,610, which supports the local housing costs.
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Castro Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $697K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $112K |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.1% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94803 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 395 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.0% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $623K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 354 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 37 |
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-10-14
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