Why Live in Summit Heights
Summit Heights in Fontana, California, features homes built from the early to mid-2000s, typically with four or five bedrooms and ranging from 1,700 to 3,300 square feet. These homes often showcase Spanish-inspired designs, including terracotta roof tiles and stucco exteriors, with neutral and earth-tone color schemes. Many properties include wide driveways, two- or three-car garages, patios, and in-ground pools. The neighborhood is home to Rosena Park East and Rosena Park West, offering playgrounds, picnic areas, and spaces for horseshoes and bocce ball. Fontana Park, nearby, includes an aquatics center, dog park, skate park, and hockey rink, and hosts the Fontana Farmers Market on Sundays. Shopping is convenient with Falcon Ridge Town Center and Summit Heights Gateway nearby, featuring stores like Target, Aldi, and Kohl's, as well as dining options such as Summa Sushi and Ono Hawaiian BBQ. For larger shopping excursions, Ontario Mills and Victoria Gardens are less than 8 miles away. The Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center offers a gymnasium, dance classes, and a Tiny Tots program. Summit Heights is served by highly rated schools, including Falcon Ridge Elementary, Summit Intermediate, and Etiwanda High School. The area has a low crime risk compared to the national average. Commuting is facilitated by nearby freeways, Omnitrans bus stops, the Fontana Metrolink Station, and the Beech Avenue Park & Ride. Ontario International Airport is approximately 10 miles away, providing additional travel options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Summit Heights a good place to live?
Summit Heights is a good place to live. Summit Heights is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Summit Heights is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Summit Heights has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.3 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $159,602 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 35.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Summit Heights are home owners, with 14% of residents renting and 86% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Summit Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Summit Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Summit Heights, CA a safe neighborhood?
Summit Heights, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Summit Heights?
The median home price in Summit Heights is $489,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $97,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $108K a year to afford the median home price in Summit Heights. The average household income in Summit Heights is $160K.
What are the best public schools in Summit Heights?
The best public schools that serve Summit Heights are:
- Etiwanda High has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 26:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Etiwanda Colony Elementary has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 21:1.
- Summit Intermediate has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
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Are home prices dropping in Summit Heights?
Yes, home prices in Summit Heights are down 38% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Summit Heights, CA
On average, homes in Summit Heights, Fontana sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Summit Heights, Fontana over the last 12 months is $390,000, down 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$710,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$345,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median List Price
$489,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-34%