Carriage Hills, Richmond, California

Carriage Hills, a residential

incorporated integral part of Richmond in the U.S. state of California

Overview

It is located in an incorporated part of Richmond. However, due to the zip code, most residents claim residency in El Sobrante. This area is serviced by the El Sobrante post office (zip code 94803), while police and waste management services are provided by the city of Richmond. It is a middle class area and features moderately packed tract homes with medium-sized yards.

The Carriage Hills area is on the margin of

urban development spawl

with a large expanse of undeveloped land, parks and open space immediately surrounding the area, including the Sobrante Ridge Preserve. People may enjoy hiking and wildlife year-round, as well as rolling views of green or yellow grasses on bumpy hills depending on what time of year it is.

Transportation

Castro Ranch Road separates Carriage Hills North and Carriage Hills South. The road runs into Pinole Valley Road to the east and San Pablo Dam Road to the west, both of which lead to Interstate 80.

The neighborhood was formerly served by

DeAnza High School and Juan Crespí Middle School from the neighborhood once in the morning and twice in the afternoon, during the school year, in both directions.^[2]

References

^ 74 23rd Street
^ Route 669 Archived September 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, AC Transit, 01-29-2009

External links

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[bus-1] 74 23rd Street

[skl-2] Route 669 Archived September 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, AC Transit, 01-29-2009

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