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Denair, a community of endurance at the edge of the city
Throughout its development, the tiny community of Denair has weathered some of California’s most significant events, from involvement in the California Water Wars to sticking out the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Denair was initially established in 1904 and settled near the Santa Fe Railroad tracks. Today, it sits outside Turlock, surrounded by miles and miles of agricultural farmland. By its appearance, one wouldn’t immediately think it’s rural, with elaborate Mediterranean homes and a vital transit center. However, its population swoops below 5,000 residents, and it manages on its own between the city and stretching horizons.
Fresh Mediterranean vibes in a small town setting
“Affordability is relative. Since it’s part of the Central Valley, there’s a much lower barrier to entry rate,” says Aaron West, Realtor with PMZ and leader of The West Experience Team. “There’s been a real explosion of new housing development in the region, and it’s no different here.” Despite its long-established history, the oldest properties in Denair typically date back to the 1970s, and contemporary homes are constantly being introduced. Palm trees dot front yards with shadows, attached garages give plenty of safe parking and the streetscapes are wide. The architectural styles have a distinctly Mediterranean vibe, with painted stucco exteriors and tiled roofs. Two-bedroom homes can start as low as $300,000, while three and four-bedroom modern properties – often custom builds – often surpass $500,000.
Homes in Denair come in a variety of styles.
Spanish style homes are found throughout Denair.
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Community represented through local business
When it comes to shopping and dining, Denair is a world of locally owned and operated businesses, with most residents taking the short trip to Turlock for big-box stores and malls. “Proximity is a big deal. You’re in Turlock for shopping and restaurants within 10 minutes – Central Valley has some of the best tacos, by the way,” West says. “But it’s its own contained thing, the businesses. There’s obviously local pride.” From the produce at Denair Market to the freshly fried treats of Denair Donuts, the community certainly has an affinity for carrying its name to its businesses.
Denair has several taco trucks serving residents lunch and dinner.
Stop into Denair Donuts for a quick treat.
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Pocket parks and the Modesto Reservoir
There are a couple of maintained green spaces around the community, with Hunters Pointe Park being the most prominent resource for outdoor recreation. Kids scamper on the playground, families gather to use the barbeque areas and friends play soccer in the open field. Denair is also only 17 miles – less than a 30-minute drive – from the Modesto Reservoir Regional Park. The reservoir offers many water activities, from fishing to boating and swimming. It also has a connected archery range and several campgrounds for those who love to spend the night outdoors.
Hunter's Pointe Park is a great place to bring the family in Denair.
Denair schooling, all within town
Public institutions are served by the Denair Unified School District, and when children are ready to begin their education, they’ll start at Denair Elementary Charter Academy. Graded with an overall C on Niche but an A for diversity, the learning environment focuses on “multicultural and multilingual emphasis,” per the official school statement. Students move to Denair Middle, which receives another C, before finishing basic education at Denair High. Receiving a B on Niche, Denair High makes the top percentile for high schools in Stanislaus County, and it does exceptionally well with career technical education.
Denair Elementary School serves grades K-6 in Denair.
Heading to Turlock for events
Denair’s proximity to downtown Turlock means immediate access to all the fun. “There’s always events happening downtown, and people come from all over the county,” says Matthew Theis, owner of Theis Realty Group. “There’s always a huge Christmas parade, and a few times a year, they’ll shut down Main Street for big community festivals.”
Connection via both road and track
Denair is intersected by the long stretch of Santa Fe Avenue, connecting Modesto to Merced. Denair is about 10 minutes from downtown Turlock via East Monte Vista Avenue, and the Turlock-Denair Amtrak station is a vital hub for the area as residents from Turlock travel into Denair to catch trains.
There is an Amtrak train station located within Denair.
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On average, homes in Denair, CA sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Denair, CA over the last 12 months is $620,000, down 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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