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An independent South Corona community
Set right on Interstate 15 in Riverside County, the semi-rural, independent community of El Cerrito is just about surrounded by Corona neighborhoods. For more than 100 years, El Cerrito has debated two options: either allowing annexation by the city of Corona, or becoming a charter city itself. The community remains unincorporated for now, preserving the rolling, open landscape ("el cerrito" means "little hill" in Spanish) that defines the area and allows for farming and livestock. Today, roosters can still be heard crowing on the otherwise quiet residential streets; large, open lots give them room to roam.
Area schools are highly rated, and the large El Cerrito Sports Park attracts visitors from around the Corona area. A few nearby shopping plazas, malls and strips are set far enough from homes to give residents convenience without intruding on their space. "It's right before Dos Lagos," says Javier Ramirez, a Re/Max Broker with 26 years of real estate experience in Riverside County. “The Dos Lagos neighborhood and Crossings at Corona are a few of the top shopping destinations in the area, so people get to be really close to both of those areas and still live in a quiet hillside.”
El Cerrito is located in the southern part of Corona, California.
Stunning aerial view of El Cerrito, showcasing its charming homes and lush green spaces.
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Land and lot size plays a major role in prices
Most single-family homes in El Cerrito are either 1970s ranch-style or 1990s Spanish-style new traditional with terracotta-tiled roofs and arched details. Both styles have three or four bedrooms, and lots range from roughly a quarter-acre to 2 acres; many residents here farm on their land. Prices range from $620,000 to $1 million, largely depending on lot size.
Spanish-style condos and townhomes built between 2016 and 2019 are found in the Terrassa gated community, just west of Interstate 15 along Foothill Parkway. Three-bedroom units have 1,500 to1,800 square feet and range from $680,000 and $700,000, while four- and five-bedroom units with 2,000 to 2,500 square feet range from $800,000 to $900,000. Terrassa's monthly homeowners' association fees range from $125 to $150, and include access to a community pool and spa area.
Beautiful hilly terrain surrounds some homes in the El Cerrito area.
A lot of homes in the El Cerrito neighborhood offer large areas of land to own.
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Local schools earn A scores
Local kids can start school at Woodrow Wilson Elementary, then continue to El Cerrito Middle; both earn an A-minus rating from Niche. Students can attend the A-rated Centennial High or Santiago High. Santiago earns an A, offering an AVID program where teachers serve as college advisors.
El Cerrito Middle School students can attend El Cerrito Middle School.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in the city of Corona is rating an A rating for schools.
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A namesake park
The 26-acre El Cerrito Park is the neighborhood's major park, with playing fields for soccer, baseball and more. Four baseball diamonds here are arranged in a flower petal formation, surrounding a central gazebo; each diamond has a few covered seating areas for fans. Dos Lagos Park's amphitheater regularly hosts comedy shows and traveling musical acts, and in the summer it hosts the Rockin' Summer Concert Series, one of Corona's biggest events.
Catch a ball game at El Cerrito Park.
The El Cerrito neighborhood is a family-friendly community with plenty of parks and recreation.
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Nearby Corona's main shopping destinations
The Crossings at Corona shopping center sits at the southern end of the neighborhood, with Target, BevMo! and other big-box retailers, as well as a Regal Edwards movie theater. The Corona Cerrito Plaza is set north, with restaurants like Seven Seas Thai and HI BBQ Chicken Korean. Area grocery stores include Trader Joe's and Sam's Club.
The Shops at Dos Lagos offer a variety of retail shopping and restaurant dining.
Grab a delicious treat at the Rocky's Chocolate Factory right near the El Cerrito neighborhood.
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Exiting El Cerrito
Interstate 15 runs along the west side of the neighborhood, and leads about 55 miles north to Los Angeles. Interstate15 also leads 4 miles north to State Route 91, which then leads about 32 miles west to Anaheim. Most El Cerrito residents get around by car, but the Metrolink Corona North-Main station is about 5 miles north, serving the Blue and Red lines. Corona Regional Medical Center is set about 8 miles north, and the Ontario International Airport is about 18 miles north.
Freeway exiting El Cerrito in Corona, Ca.
Convenient Corona Transit in El Cerrito: Your gateway to easy commuting and local adventures.
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Mitigating fire risk
With plenty of open, rural land, El Cerrito is at high risk for wildfires. While El Cerrito is not under Corona's jurisdiction, Corona Fire Station #7 responds to fire emergencies in the area; the station is set adjacent to the Crossings shopping plaza, just west of the 15.
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People mostly just care about themselves, getting ahead, getting to where they need to be, no consideration for others
1.0Niche User
7/23/2014Niche Review
There is too many buildings. They have taken out pretty much all of the orange trees that once covered the city and just continue to build more and more houses
5.0Niche User
7/24/2014Niche Review
Weather is best and is virtually consistently throughout the year.
3.0Niche User
5/28/2015Niche Review
not many social spots in this area. Many close early
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
El Cerrito
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
El Cerrito Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El Cerrito, Corona sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in El Cerrito, Corona over the last 12 months is $750,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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