Cortez-Stege, Richmond, VA
Cortez-Stege — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cortez-Stege, Richmond, Virginia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) licensing database.
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Cortez-Stege Neighborhood Overview
Cortez-Stege, Richmond, California
Cortez-Stege is a neighborhood in Richmond, California, primarily within the 94805 ZIP code. It presents a stable, primarily owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 68.2%. The neighborhood's housing market is characterized by a median home value of $705,100, with homes averaging around 1,300 square feet in size. This positions it as a "Prime" market tier within the local context.
The financial landscape of the neighborhood is supported by a median household income of $101,932. Mortgage lending activity is robust, with 491 total loan originations in the most recent HMDA data, overwhelmingly dominated by 446 conventional loans. This contrasts with 38 FHA and 7 VA loan originations, indicating a market with strong conventional financing. For renters, who make up 31.8% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $2,095 per month.
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Cortez-Stege Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $705K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $102K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Prime | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94805 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 491 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 7 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.4% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $455K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 446 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 38 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Cortez-Stege, Richmond
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Cortez-Stege
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) — 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 / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18