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243 First
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243 First
243 1st St,
Richmond,
CA
94801
2 Weeks Ago
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | — | Not Available |
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Built in 1956
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4 units/2 stories
About 243 First
243 First in Richmond, CA is ready to be your home. This apartment community is located at 243 1st St. in Richmond. Be sure to come for a visit to see the available floorplan options. From amenities to availability, the community staff is ready and waiting to help you find your perfect floorplan option. Find your new home at 243 First. Contact or drop by the leasing office to schedule a tour today.
243 First is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94801 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Contra Costa Unified attendance zone.
Location
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Richmond is a fairly large East Bay community on the north side of Berkeley, about thirty minutes from San Francisco. Compared to other Bay Area cities, rent tends to be relatively affordable, making it an appealing location for commuters.
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park and several large coastal parks give outdoorsy resident numerous options for enjoying the mild climate and natural beauty of the area without going far from home. Easy access to the water also makes boating and fishing popular activities for residents.
The Richmond Auditorium is a popular venue for concerts, and the Point Richmond area is a popular walking district full of unique shops and restaurants. Of course, residents also enjoy having the freedom to easily reach The City, wine country, and northern California’s other resources and attractions quickly and easily.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.8 mi |
243 First is within 8 minutes or 3.8 miles from Contra Costa College. It is also near Berkeley City College and UC Berkeley.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
323 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
270 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
681 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
823 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
18 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Richmond include Richmond, located 1.3 miles from 243 First. 243 First is near Metro Oakland International, located 22.5 miles or 31 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 30.1 miles or 44 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.8 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.1 mi |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.9 mi |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 31 min | 22.5 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 44 min | 30.1 mi |
Time and distance from 243 First.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
243 First has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Marina Park & Green
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Shimada Friendship Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Brooks Island Regional Preserve
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
243 First has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, and Marina Park & Green.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 12.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 12.0 mi |
243 First has 3 hospitals within 12.0 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 11.0 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.1 mi |
243 First has 3 military bases within 16.1 miles, the nearest is Armory West Contra Costa which is 3.8 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
243 First is in Atchison Woods in the city of Richmond. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.8 miles, including Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, and Marina Park & Green.
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