This rural pocket known for its once-prominent cherry orchards provides an escape from the busier portions of Southern California. “Those who seek out Cherry Valley enjoy the mountainscape and their proximity to the foothills,” says Georgann Hamilton, a broker with Cherry Valley Realty. Situated along the San Gorgonio Pass, this community is bounded by the San Jacinto mountains to the north and the San Bernardino mountains to the south. Featuring large expanses of desert farmland in between, it’s not uncommon to spot horses grazing in the distance. “People like it here because it’s more rural and the tax base is a little lower than, say, Beaumont,” adds Hamilton, who’s also a Cherry Valley resident and whose parents live in one of the local communities for adults ages 55 and older. “I personally like it. I live here, too, because I have horses. You just have more privacy.” Although the proximity to Interstate 10 provides a direct connection to San Bernardino and Riverside, Cherry Valley is more than 25- miles -from the Inland Empire’s two major population centers and nearly 80 miles from Los Angeles. Cherry Valley may not have the same bustle as its surrounding communities, but those who live here enjoy the privacy and space. As one long-time businessman said, the community provides everybody with “a little bit of elbow room.
Cherry Valley
Located in Riverside County
Homes
This community offers spacious lots with sufficient space for animals. Cherry Valley offers both newer and older homes, including ranch styles and a few Spanish mission revivals. The average home value here is $514,811, but many price points range from $230,000 to just over $700,000. A remodeled single-story ranch style with three bedrooms and features such as an enclosed patio will go for $450,000. While a Spanish mission revival style featuring a covered patio, a barbecue island with a stove and sink and a built-in backyard fire pit will go for $485,000. “In Cherry Valley, one of the building requirements states parcels must be at least an acre. So, if someone wanted to build a home here, they had to own at least an acre of land,” says Lynn Baldi, treasurer on the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors who moved to Cherry Valley from San Bernardino during the late 1970s. Many homes are also equipped with horse stables and riding areas. Baldi describes the community as a great place to raise a family, with room to plant gardens and to house “lots of critters,” like cows, chickens, horses and goats.
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Shopping and Dining
While there aren’t a great number of dining establishments in Cherry Valley, the few local favorites include Flo’s Country Café, known for its breakfast and lunch offerings, or the Sand Trap Sports Bar and Grill, offering typical pub fare and breakfast until 2 p.m. on the weekends. Thirteen miles east on I-10 locals will find the Cabazon Outlets where patrons can shop at brand-name apparel stores such as Adidas, Columbia and New Balance. Cherry Valley residents look forward to local events like Beaumont’s Cherry Festival. Typically held each June to kick off the summer, the event features food vendors, arts and crafts and live entertainment, the latter involving competitions between local bands. This community also houses the Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens, which showcases a collection of 16th- to 19th-century decorative arts and can be reserved for special events such as weddings and banquets.
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Schools
The schools in or around Cherry Valley include Brookside Elementary School, Mountain View Middle School and Beaumont Senior High School, which, respectively, have Niche grades of B-plus, B and B-plus. The high school recently expanded, modernizing significant portions of the campus and adding new spaces such as a robotics courtyard, ball fields and basketball courts. The Mission Vista Academy, an online public K-12 charter school, also serves the area.
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Written By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Laura McKinney
Laura McKinney
KELLER WILLIAMS RIVERSIDE CENT
(951) 386-2447
57 Total Sales
1 in Cherry Valley
$330,000 Price
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Wendy McGowan
Wendy McGowan
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Masters
(909) 404-9227
23 Total Sales
1 in Cherry Valley
$620,000 Price
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Ken Galasso
Ken Galasso
SIERRA REALTY FONTANA INC
(951) 749-9329
62 Total Sales
1 in Cherry Valley
$295,000 Price
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Briana Price
Briana Price
Responds QuicklyPRICE REAL ESTATE GROUP INC
(888) 316-2037
361 Total Sales
1 in Cherry Valley
$835,000 Price
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VICTORIA MALISZEWSKI
VICTORIA MALISZEWSKI
KALEO REAL ESTATE COMPANY
(951) 800-3156
53 Total Sales
1 in Cherry Valley
$350,000 Price
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Christine Simonsen
Christine Simonsen
KELLER WILLIAMS RIVERSIDE CENT
(951) 441-3136
94 Total Sales
1 in Cherry Valley
$450,000 Price
Schools
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Cherry Valley Housing Trends
On average, homes in Cherry Valley, CA sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Cherry Valley, CA over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$475,000
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$440,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$328
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Months of Supply
2.00
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 121 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jul 1211am - 3pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Cherry Valley Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,278
Median Age
42
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,884
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,521
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
23.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
52.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
