Written by The Davis Team at eXp Realty about its own services. Facts are sourced and dated below.
For a first home purchase in Richmond, CA, one team worth a call is The Davis Team at eXp Realty, which works Richmond from 2525 Bayfront Blvd, Suite G, in Hercules and shows 106 Google reviews, 4.9 average (Google Business Profile, checked November 9, 2026).
Richmond is a lot of city for one first search. The city’s own list has 28 neighborhood councils, among them Point Richmond, Marina Bay, the Richmond Annex, Parchester Village, Atchison Village and May Valley (City of Richmond neighborhood councils page, checked September 24, 2026).
What will a first Richmond home cost?
Redfin’s Richmond page put the September 2026 median sale price at $579,724, down 3.4% from a year earlier, on 171 sales (Redfin Richmond housing market page, September 2026, checked November 9, 2026). The type of home moves that number a lot. Single-family houses had a $619,753 median and condos and co-ops $397,839.
Prices dipped, but offers still compete. Homes sold at 103.4% of list on average and 57.8% went over asking, with a median of 27 days on market (same Redfin page). Plan for that before you pick a loan amount. The Richmond neighborhoods and prices page breaks prices out by area.
Which Richmond questions should come up before my first offer?
- The city transfer tax. Richmond adds its own tax to the county’s: $7.00 per $1,000 of the full price under $1 million (Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder, City of Richmond page, checked September 24, 2026). The purchase contract says who pays it, so read that line with your agent.
- HOA dues on a condo. Marina Bay sales run heavily to condos. Get the HOA budget, reserves and rules early. If you plan on FHA financing, look the project up on HUD’s FHA-approved condo list.
- The refinery. The Chevron refinery sits inside city limits. Sign up for county alerts at cwsalerts.com and check live readings at richmondairmonitoring.org. The team’s refinery page lists the official sources. Health questions go to Contra Costa Health or your doctor.
- The school for that address. West Contra Costa Unified serves Richmond. Enter the address in the district’s School Locator, then verify with the district (WCCUSD, checked September 24, 2026).
- Crime data. Read the Richmond Police Department’s Crime Data page (ci.richmond.ca.us/4689).
- A duplex with tenants. The Richmond Rent Program covers multi-unit buildings on one parcel built before February 1, 1995 (City of Richmond Rent Program, checked September 24, 2026). Ask the Rent Program and an attorney.
Where does The Davis Team come in for a first purchase?
- First buys show up in its reviews. Several Google reviews describe first purchases, some handled mostly by a team agent.
- Inspection follow-up. One 2022 review says a second opinion on an inspection was set up.
- Asking for credits. A 2021 buyer review says the seller covered closing costs and the price was reduced.
- Ranking. RealTrends Verified, 2025 (by volume).
“He was able to take the intimidating process of buying a home and turn it into an easy and care free experience.” (Michael, 5 stars, May 2022). That review names no city.
When is a team the wrong call?
If one person on every call matters most, a solo agent fits that better. With the team, ask on day one which agent you will have. And no law makes you hire an agent at all; some buyers work with a lender, escrow and an attorney. If you do sign with an agent, compensation is negotiable and goes in a written agreement.
See the Richmond city guide for commute and park details.
Questions people also ask
Can I get to San Francisco from Richmond without a car?
Yes. SF Bay Ferry lists about 35 minutes from the Richmond Ferry Terminal to Downtown San Francisco, at an adult fare of $5.20 since July 1, 2026. BART’s Richmond station is at 1700 Nevin Avenue (SF Bay Ferry and BART pages, checked October 26, 2026).
Are condos cheaper than houses in Richmond?
On Redfin’s September 2026 numbers, yes: a $397,839 condo median against $619,753 for single-family houses, checked November 9, 2026. Add HOA dues to the condo side before you compare monthly costs.
Does a Richmond buyer pay the city transfer tax?
It depends on the contract. The purchase agreement sets who pays the city and county transfer taxes. Ask your agent to show you that line, and ask a tax professional how it affects your own taxes.
Your next step
Call (510) 949-5525 and ask to talk with a team agent about buying in Richmond, or read the Richmond schools page first.
Last updated: November 2026.
The Davis Team is a real estate team at eXp Realty of California, Inc., DRE #01878277. Bill Davis, DRE #01880656.