Episode 2 · Property Types & Supply Dynamics
Inner Richmond Houses and Ownership Guide
Inner Richmond combines houses, condominium interests and whole residential buildings that can look similar from the street. This guide separates their measurements and legal forms, explains what original construction age can establish, and puts assessed values in their proper context. Read the floor plan, title and maintenance documents together before deciding which property matches the space you need.
💡 Key Insights & Takeaways
- A house, a condominium and a whole residential building describe different purchases, even when the facades look alike.
- Measured house living area has a median of 2,090 square feet; verify which rooms are included.
- The house build-year median is 1912, which does not establish the date or quality of later work.
- Condo area is positive on only 153 of 517 records, so its size sample cannot describe every unit.
- A house assessment has a median of $860,983 and is not an estimate of its sale price.
As of 1 November 2026, the residential universe contains 3,400 parcels, including 1,135 house parcels. A measured house has a median living area of 2,090 square feet. Read the legal interest beside the floor plan: a unit and a whole building can carry very different measurements even when their street appearance is similar.
What are the main housing measurements?
Caption: Residential parcels and house measurements at the November 2026 reference; dated physical snapshot.
| Measure | Value and scope |
|---|---|
| Residential parcels | 3,400; whole residential universe |
| House living area | Median 2,090 sq ft; middle half 1,700–2,528; n=1,074 |
| Measured house lot | Median 2,996 sq ft; middle half 2,500–3,000; n=1,135 |
| House original year | Median 1912; middle half 1907–1916; n=1,134 |
What type of property are you comparing?
There are 1,135 houses, 517 condominium parcels and 1,748 multi-family building parcels in the residential universe. These are parcels, not a count of every dwelling. The numerical footprint follows the supplied community boundary indicator; it is not certified as identical to the walking core used in the neighborhood guide.
A multi-family building’s area can cover the entire building. A condominium’s area describes an individual interest where the measurement is available. Establish a tenancy-in-common interest from the title and governing documents rather than inferring it from the facade.
How much usable space does a house offer?
Measured house living area has a median of 2,090 square feet, with the middle half from 1,700 to 2,528, among 1,074 positive measurements. The lot median is 2,996 square feet, with the middle half from 2,500 to 3,000, among 1,135 measured house parcels. These lot figures cover all 1,135 house parcels, not all residential buildings.
Check what the listing includes as living area. A lower-level room, a mezzanine, a garage and shared space can require different comparisons. Read the plan and permits before relying on a label.
Condo area is positive for 153 of 517 records. Their median is 1,430 square feet, with the middle half from 1,205 to 1,705. That selected sample cannot establish the size of every condominium. Missing area does not mean no living space.
What does original construction age tell you?
The median house original year is 1912, with the middle half from 1907 to 1916, among 1,134 positive years. Original construction does not date a roof, wiring, foundation work or interior remodel. Ask for the records supporting work that matters to your decision.
An older structure on a modest lot is not a verified rebuild opportunity. Title, planning rules, tenancy and the existing building still need property-specific review. No redevelopment entitlement is established by this guide.
How should you use an assessed value?
The house assessment median is $860,983, with the middle half from $310,033 to $1,836,000, among 1,135 parcels. Assessed value is not market value or a sale-price estimate.
Proposition 13 generally limits annual assessed-value growth to 2%, with reassessment on qualifying ownership changes or new construction. Acquisition history can therefore affect comparisons between neighboring homes. Request a tax estimate tied to the proposed purchase rather than carrying over the prior bill.
The median assessed house land share is 59.1%, with the middle half from 46.0% to 68.7%, among 1,135 parcels. That is an assessment allocation, not the amount you could separately sell the land for.
What should you verify before an offer?
For a house, compare the legal access, parking rights, living area and levels with the plan. For a condominium, read the governing documents, shared maintenance obligations, reserves and insurance. A room or yard in a photograph does not establish the rights conveyed with it.
An owner-occupancy exemption signal appears on 54.8% of house parcels and 38.5% of condominium parcels, with denominators of 1,135 and 517 respectively. This is an administrative signal, not proof that every other home is rented. Verify current occupancy directly.
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