$311,732Average Value$187Average Price per Sq Ft13Homes For Sale
A sprawling foothills neighborhood
A name like Challenge-Brownsville might leave buyers wondering what living in the neighborhood is like. However, residents find their rural community easy-going. Homeowners can live on large land parcels with plenty of privacy, buy from local businesses and not have to venture into more crowded residential communities in Yuba County. The neighborhood puts people in the Sierra Nevada foothills, a sought-after location for those looking for a slower pace.
Dog says hello to passing locals in Challenge-Brownsville.
Plenty of unique art pieces can be found around Challenge-Brownsville.
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Modern Traditional cabins in the hills
Challenge-Brownsville is fairly spread out, giving it a more remote feel rather than resembling a traditional neighborhood. Challenge-Brownsville was built out over time, so homes don’t have a set look or uniform stress. Large spaces separate one home from another. “Most of them are older, at least 30 years old, but there are a few newer ones,” says Kathryn Springsteen, a Realtor with eXp Realty of California who is familiar with the area. “It’s cheaper than other areas around Dobbins, but it's also farther out. A lot of people like being away from the traffic and the street lights. People don’t want to pay as much if they’re so far out and they’re paying for fire insurance.” Neighborhood homes are Modern Traditional, with rustic features like big porches looking out over multi-acre lots. Buyers spend from $200,000 up to $500,000 when purchasing one of these homes.
Some homes in Challenge-Brownsville have beautiful creek views.
Challenge-Brownsville is surrounded by rolling hills and mountains.
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Marysville Schools serves the neighborhood
Children living in Challenge-Brownsville attend Marysville. They may start school at Yuba Feather Elementary School, graded C by Niche. From there, they may attend Foothill Intermediate School, graded C. Marysville High School, graded B-minus, has been serving the neighborhood for over a century. It is one of the first public schools in California to open its doors to students. Today, the school focuses on college and career readiness.
The playground may be small at Yuba Feather Elementary School but it is certainly well used.
Lights shine on basketball court at Marysville High School.
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Ponderosa Park and nearby lakes
While many residents enjoy an acre or more of their own land, there are few public parks in Challenge-Brownsville. Ponderosa Park and Community Center is a local park that provides kids with a playground and a picnicking space. Small ponds dot the neighborhood, but locals leave the neighborhood for swimming and boating. Lake of the Springs is 10 miles south, and Bullards Bar Reservoir is a 20-mile drive east, so residents are within an hour of multiple bodies of water. These lakes are popular locations for boating, fishing and swimming.
Ponderosa Park has two ball fields.
Ponderosa Park has a community center for local events and gatherings.
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Local restaurants and stores
As Challenge-Brownsville is fairly removed from other communities, it created its own ecosystem of businesses out of necessity. “You’ve got a few local businesses, so people don’t always have to drive into town,” says Janice O’Brien, a Realtor with RE/MAX Gold who has previously sold in the area. “People who buy in Challenge-Brownsville like being so far out of town.” Residents will not find a busy retail center but can shop for essentials at Dollar General or Gold Eagle Market. Instead of driving all the way to Yuba City, locals can dine out at the Brownsville Station Cafe or grab a coffee from Mountain Top Coffee Shop.
Man shops for items at Challenge-Brownsville Dollar General.
Golden Eagle Market is conveniently located in Challenge-Brownsville.
Find tools and other essentials at Ray's General Hardware in Challenge-Brownsville.
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Driving and dirt roads
Residents will need a car to get around the neighborhood. Quincy La Porte Road is the neighborhood’s main road, leading in and out of the neighborhood. This road leads 30 miles south to Yuba City and 35 miles south to Marysville. “Challenge-Brownsville is even more remote than Dobbins,” says O’Brien. “A lot of people live on dirt roads. It’s one way in, one way out. Residents have to be very well-educated on how to navigate fire routes. You can also get snowed in, so there’s a risk of being stuck in the winter.”
Children ride the bus to school in Challenge-Brownsville.
Just call to arrange public transportation in Challenge-Brownsville.
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Challenge-Brownsville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Challenge-Brownsville, Dobbins sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Challenge-Brownsville, Dobbins over the last 12 months is $221,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Embrace the privacy and quiet of this 2 bedroom manufactured home sitting on an acre of usable land. This well maintained, discounted home is the perfect nature escape. Seller would prefer to sell these 3 adjacent properties as a bundle. See 17697 Leal Ln and 17719 Leal Ln if interested in the full package.
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