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City of Anderson along the Sacramento River
Just south of Redding, down Interstate 5, Anderson is surrounded by Redwoods and borders the Sacramento River to the north. “We’re a small, tight-knit community with mom-and-pop type businesses,” says Richard Howe, owner/broker of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, who’s lived in the area since the 1970s. “We have one of the best parks in northern California, and home prices here are typically lower than in Redding.” An interstate and highway run through the city, which Anderson’s 11,000 residents use to commute to work.
Volonte Park and the South Volonte Wetland Trail showcases the natural beauty of Anderson, CA.
Anderson residents have some of the best access to the Sacramento River in the area.
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Lower median single-family home prices
The median sale price for single-family homes here is $325,000, lower than the state and national median. Anderson offers a mix of ranch-style, minimal traditional and midcentury Craftsman-style homes from the 1920s to ‘80s. These range from $90,000 to $460,000 depending on acreage and number of bedrooms. Riverfront properties in the Riverside Avenue neighborhood average about $800,000 and include a private boat dock. New traditional styles from the 1990s to today range from $300,000 to $690,000, with higher-end homes sitting in the southern Anderson City Center neighborhood. Many have two-car garages and yards large enough for mature trees or fencing.
Ranch style and midcentury Craftsman are the common home styles in Anderson, CA.
Newer Craftsman style homes in Anderson can be found in the Pleasant Hills subdivision.
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Recreation on the water and in nature
Anderson offers recreational options ranging from sports leagues and swimming programs to senior activities and outdoor trails. The city’s largest green space, Anderson River Park, offers disc golf and pickleball, along with hiking and equestrian trails. There’s also a boat ramp for getting into and out of the Sacramento River. Skateboarders can head to Volonte Park to ride, while others enjoy walking along shaded neighborhood trails.
Enjoy a nice day fishing at Anderson River Park.
Anderson River Park features tennis and pickleball courts.
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Supporting foundation for Cottonwood Union elementary schools
Cascade Union Elementary School District, which earns a C-plus from Niche, serves approximately 1,000 students. Students living in the southern part of Anderson are zoned for Cottonwood Union Elementary School District, which earns a B-plus from Niche. Anderson Union High School District earns a B-plus from Niche and recognizes student achievements, positive behavior and community service through its Renaissance program.
West Cottonwood Junior High School is a safe and nurturing environment.
Anderson High School is a highly rated school in the area.
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Shopping hubs with eateries and grocers
Most of Anderson’s shops sit along Interstate 5 and Highway 273, including coffee houses, thrift stores and chain and locally owned businesses. Anderson Marketplace has a Walmart business center and fast-food joints. Shasta Gateway shopping mall in the city’s southern end features retail outlets. City restaurants range from casual eateries to sit-downs serving seafood, Italian dishes, Tex-Mex fare and ethnic cuisine.
Walmart is located by the freeway in Anderson.
Taco Loco Taqueria is a popular Mexican restaurant in Anderson.
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Family-friendly community activities
Every year the city hosts a Christmas parade packed with kids’ activities along with live music, food trucks and pictures with Santa. The Northern California Veterans Museum offers holiday events and art therapy programs, while free summer concerts are held every Wednesday at Anderson River Park. Anderson Library hosts family game days, art classes and storytelling for preschoolers.
Free summer concerts are held at the amphitheater at Anderson River Park.
The Anderson Public Library is where fun events are held throughout the year.
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Nearby interstate and highway, bus and rail options
Interstate 5 and Highway 273 run through Anderson, leading about 13 miles north to Redding and roughly 5 miles south to Cottonwood. Redding Area Bus Authority services Anderson, and ShastaConnect offers on demand ridesharing transit. Amtrak is also available. Only a few city streets have designated bike lanes. Shasta Regional Medical Center is in downtown Redding, and Redding Regional Airport provides direct flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle.
Steady crime rates and hot summers with fire risks
According to the Anderson Police Department’s Annual 2022 Report, the latest available, Anderson's violent and property crime rates increased from 2021 to 2022. Both rates are holding steady at 2022 levels. Howe says Anderson’s summers are hot. “Since we’re surrounded by mountains, heat gets trapped in our bowl – sort of speak – so we can get over 100-degree days for three weeks straight.” Fires pose a threat to the community, especially around the outskirts of town, and fire insurance is hard to obtain here. The area sees a few snowstorms during the winter, but it typically melts quickly.
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