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Morningside is a tranquil, planned community less than five miles from downtown Fontana. Built in the 1990s, the neighborhood is bordered by distribution centers to the south, and other planned developments lie to the east. Many homes here have views of the San Gabriel Mountains, and open space to the north and west of Morningside gives the area a suburban feel in the middle of the city. “Morningside is close to everything you can think of. It’s near the 210 corridor, and there’s shopping, groceries and restaurants. There’s a tremendous amount of infrastructure, too. Victoria Gardens is nearby, and so is the Ontario Mall. Children could be part of the Etiwanda School District or Fontana Unified. The schools help make the area more desirable for homebuyers,” says Yolie Andrade, the broker/owner of Re/Max Vision with almost 20 years of real estate experience. The neighborhood is 46 miles from Los Angeles and has a CAP Index score of 2 out of 10, half the national average.   Tucked into the neighborhood’s southwest corner, a small shopping area houses a Dollar Tree, quick service restaurants and a Chase bank. Several local eateries in the complex allow hungry shoppers to walk home with a hot pizza, quesadilla or curry. Pizza 101 is a family-owned restaurant known for its extensive specialty pie menu. There are 48 combinations, including chicken alfredo, chorizo omelet and steakhouse ranch. La Tapatia Mexican Grill is part of a Fontana-based chain serving everything from breakfast burritos to tortas and enchiladas. Nokki Thai Kitchen takes the traditional flavors of Thai cuisine and gives them a modern twist. Diagonally across Baseline Avenue, the Heritage Village Center has a Vons grocery store, and there’s a WinCo Foods just at the end of the block. Around 2.5 miles north, Falcon Ridge Town Center contains fast-casual restaurants, an Old Navy, a Target and much more.   Morningside might not have any green space of its own, but plenty of parks are just moments away. Just northeast of the neighborhood, Koehler Park offers guests soccer and baseball fields alongside tennis, basketball and pickleball courts. Thanks to the padded ground covering, kids can enjoy the playground without fear of falling. Over in Heritage Village, McDermott Sports Complex & Park West lets locals test their sports skills on several baseball fields, basketball courts and volleyball areas. Heritage Circle Park is a pocket green space just off East Liberty Parkway. It has a large open area for games of catch or pickup soccer bouts and a covered play area for sunny days. The neighborhood is also less than six miles from the Etiwanda Falls hiking trail and the San Bernardino National Forest.   This small, planned community is made up of detached single-family homes at a variety of price points. Well-maintained ranch-style houses with tile roofs and stucco walls sit along tree-lined streets ending in cul-de-sacs. Four-bedroom homes are typical, but three- or five-bedroom dwellings can be found too. Potential homebuyers find moving into the neighborhood can take patience and planning because there are never many Morningside homes on the market at once. When people move in, they tend to stay in the tidy neighborhood. Homes sell for a median price of $625,000 after 29 days, although the entire price range begins around $665,000 and continues to $830,000.   Children in Morningside attend school in the Fontana Unified School District. Niche B-plus-rated Dorothy Grant Elementary has deep roots in the community and participates in seasonal choral performances and the Fontana Black History Parade. B-minus-rated Almeria Middle offers its students tutoring through the Paper app. It provides live help in over 200 subjects over multiple grade levels. A-minus-rated Summit High operates a STEM academy and eight specialized college and career pathways.   Morningside offers easy access to nearby freeways, medical facilities and downtown Fontana. Cherry and Baseline Avenues, Walnut Street and San Sevaine Road border the neighborhood. Bus stops and bike lanes can be found along Baseline Avenue, and Morningside is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Fontana, according to Walk Score. State Route 210 and Interstate 15 are nearby and carry travelers to Ontario, San Bernardino and Pasadena. Kindred Hospital Rancho is 5.5 miles away, and the Ontario International Airport is less than ten miles southwest.     The neighborhood is close to a variety of worship centers, including Catholic and Protestant churches. Masjids like the Inland Valley Islamic Society and Ar-Rahman Islamic Center are less than four miles from Morningside, and the Paduma Monastery is a Buddhist temple three miles south.   Like all of Southern California, Morningside and Fontana face a risk of earthquakes. The city rests near several active fault lines, so quakes are somewhat common. To protect against damage to property or people, the city ensures that buildings meet current construction standards and that seismic sensors are installed at water reservoirs to prevent accidental flooding.

Just south of the Foothill Freeway, California Landings is a suburban neighborhood that offers all the benefits of living in the Inland Empire without some of the costs of other neighborhoods. “Its affordability is the biggest thing for me,” says Mitch Stein, team lead of Stein Team Realty, who has sold homes in the neighborhood. “In Southern California, it’s really hard to find an area that you can still get a lot of home for a good price.” Jesica Eubanks, the broker and owner of Simple Real Estate Group, agrees with Stein’s assessment: “The price is a big draw. It’s absolutely affordable, and it’s minutes from Victoria Gardens and Rancho Cucamonga.” Buyers in California Landings pay less than their neighbors but still have easy access to nearby attractions, like the sprawling Victoria Gardens mall or the exciting Fontana Park. California Landings residents have easy access to popular shopping and dining destinations, including the popular Victoria Gardens. This large outdoor mall is just 5 miles from the neighborhood and is home to a range of stores, including JCPenney, Macy’s, Pottery Barn and lululemon. Residents can dine at popular chain restaurants in the mall, like The Cheesecake Factory, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que and Brio Italian Grille. For a good local meal near the neighborhood, residents can head to La Tapatia Mexican Grill, a casual counter-serve spot with a menu that includes everything from breakfast burritos to avocado bacon cheeseburgers. Groceries are available at several nearby stores, including a Vons southwest of the neighborhood and Ralphs to the north. California Landings has several parks for plenty of options for outdoor fun. Koehler Park is located at the corner of Walnut Street and Beach Avenue and has room for several activities. Residents can get friends together for a pick-up game of tennis or basketball or play soccer on the open fields. The park also has playgrounds and picnic tables. Ralph M. Lewis Sports Complex is the local spot for youth sports, with several lighted soccer and football fields. Just 2 miles north of the neighborhood, Fontana Park is a comprehensive green space with something for everyone. This expansive park has an aquatic center with a lap pool, splash pad and water slides. Skating enthusiasts can work on their skills at the skate park, which has several bowls and ramps. The Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center is an indoor facility with basketball courts and event spaces. Fontana Park also has a covered hockey rink and multiple unique playgrounds. The neighborhood is not far from popular mountain resorts. “You’re only 40 minutes from snow six months a year. You can see the mountains and the snow, and it’s very picturesque, but you don’t have to live in the snow,” Stein says. Mt. Baldy Resort is about 26 miles north and has cabins, a restaurant and multiple ski lifts. Homes in California Landings are mostly traditional suburban homes with some California flair. “The homes are more modern. There are some that have a Spanish feel to them, but it’s a newer neighborhood. You do see a lot of people painting their houses vibrant colors,” Stein says. These two-story houses often resemble a new traditional home but incorporate Spanish-style elements like stucco siding and tile roofs. Most houses have spacious built-in garages in front. Other homes include Craftsman features, like exposed beams and stone accents on the front porch. Sidewalks line the streets, giving residents room for a morning jog or an evening stroll through the community. Buyers should be happy to know the neighborhood has a relatively low crime score on the CAP Index, receiving a 2 out of 10. The national average crime score is 4 out of 10. Three-bedroom homes in the neighborhood typically sell for $600,000 to $700,000, while four- and five-bedroom houses can cost anywhere from $700,000 to $800,000. The nearby Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary School serves the neighborhood and is rated an A-minus overall by Niche. Heritage Intermediate School is just 2.5 miles west of the neighborhood and is also rated an A-minus. Etiwanda High School receives an A from Niche and serves approximately 3,600 students. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 26-to-1 and offers an extensive curriculum with electives in business, fine arts, foreign language and industrial technology. Students can also enroll in dual enrollment courses through Chaffey College, allowing them to earn college credits in high school at no cost. Because of the neighborhood’s suburban layout, most people drive around the Inland Empire, but there is a bus route south of the neighborhood on Baseline Avenue that can take riders west to Chaffey College or east to downtown Fontana. With Foothill Freeway immediately north of the neighborhood, it’s easy to commute around San Bernardino County, allowing homeowners to feel connected to everything around them. San Bernardino International Airport is about 17 miles east of the neighborhood along Foothill Freeway and Interstate 215. Residents can commute west to Los Angeles via the Foothill Freeway and Interstate 10, a 50-mile drive that can take anywhere from 50 minutes to nearly two hours, depending on traffic.

Situated between two highways and with schools and parks nearby, Citrus Heights is a suburban neighborhood that offers a convenient lifestyle for families. “It’s a big draw for growing families. They usually need larger homes, and that area has them. They need extra bedrooms and to be close to parks and schools,” says Mary Ann Pettis, a Realtor with Century 21 King who has sold multiple homes in Citrus Heights. “It’s definitely a family-oriented area.” Residents of Citrus Heights benefit from the convenience of nearby schools, major highways and local parks with plenty of outdoor activity. Homes in Citrus Heights are typically new traditional suburban houses, often with Spanish-style influences such as tile roofs and stucco siding. They usually have two stories and come with spacious built-in garages on the front. Much of the area is gated, offering added security for residents. Homes are close together, giving the neighborhood a suburban vibe. Sidewalks line the streets, connecting well-maintained yards and offering walkability along the quiet streets. Several cul-de-sacs in the neighborhood provide secluded spots with low traffic where children can learn to ride their bikes. Houses are often 3,000 to 4,000 square feet, and many have four or five bedrooms. These large homes typically sell for $700,000 to $900,000. There are some townhouses and condos in the neighborhood as well. These are usually around 2,000 square feet and cost between $500,000 and $600,000. Homebuyers should be aware that the neighborhood has a high risk of wildfires due to its location at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. Citrus Heights residents have easy access to outdoor recreation at Fontana Park, a large green space with several amenities in the neighborhood. Locals can head to the park for a day at the aquatic center, which includes a lap pool, water slides and splash pad. The skate park has several ramps and bowls where residents can work on their skills. Several playgrounds, an indoor gym and a covered hockey rink add to the fun at this expansive city park. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy teeing off at Sierra Lakes Golf Club, just east of the neighborhood. This public 18-hole course provides a challenging round of golf in the shadow of the scenic Southern California mountains. The nearby Ralph M. Lewis Sports Complex is the place to be for youth sports, with multiple football and soccer fields. For even more outdoor activity, residents are conveniently located near the San Gabriel Mountains. This mountain range offers plenty of scenic hiking trails through designated wilderness areas. Residents can enjoy a serene outing and are rewarded with pristine views of the surrounding area. Skiers will enjoy visiting Mt. Baldy Resort during the winter, which has several trails for all skill levels. Students in Citrus Heights might attend Sierra Lakes Elementary School, Wayne Ruble Middle School and Summit High School. The elementary and middle schools are rated a B by Niche, while the high school receives an A-minus rating. Summit High School is located in the heart of the neighborhood and serves approximately 2,500 students. The school has been named a California Distinguished School and offers several college and career prep programs, including the AP Capstone Diploma. Students in this two-year program will take AP Research and AP Seminar, developing critical skills for college. Several shopping centers nearby make it easy to pick up essentials and other household items. Falcon Ridge Town Center is just 1 mile west of the neighborhood and has a Target, Stater Bros. Market and other national retailers. Summit Heights Gateway is another shopping center just across Beech Avenue. Residents can head here to pick up groceries at Aldi or shop for clothing and household items at Kohl’s and Marshalls. There are a few fast-food options and chain restaurants in these shopping centers, but Pettis says there are many more just a short drive away. “That area is just a hop and skip away from Rancho Cucamonga, which has more restaurants than I can count,” she says. Victoria Gardens is a large outdoor mall in Rancho Cucamonga, about 6 miles southwest of Citrus Heights on I-15. The shopping center has several popular restaurants, including Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, known for its slow-smoked meats and laid-back, retro décor. Getting around the Inland Empire is easy from Citrus Heights, with several highways and public transit options. I-15 is about 1 mile west of the neighborhood and leads southwest to Rancho Cucamonga and a junction with Interstate 10. Foothill Freeway is about 1.5 miles south and can take residents 13 miles east to San Bernardino or west towards Los Angeles, about 50 miles away. The Omnitrans bus route 82 serves the neighborhood, making a loop around Citrus, Summit, Beech and Curtis avenues. The bus route takes riders south to downtown Fontana and west to Rancho Cucamonga. Ontario International Airport is about 11 miles southwest along I-15. Residents are also about 7 miles from the nearest hospital; Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center is almost a straight shot south of the neighborhood.

Coyote Canyon in San Bernardino County falls at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. This peaceful, suburban neighborhood is made up of “tract extensions of Hunter’s Ridge, the most prestigious part of North Fontana,” says Scott Gee, Real Estate Agent at Realty Masters & Associates with over 13 years of experience. “When the developer of Hunter’s Ridge stopped, a new one came in and finished up the upper portion.” This upper portion became Coyote Canyon, and there is still room to grow toward the northeast. Homes here are all within a short distance of top-rated schools, scenic hikes and shopping centers. Tidy lawns and young palm trees line the wide streets and neighborhood sidewalks. Streets slope gently upward toward the San Gabriel Mountains, which tower behind the neighborhood. Coyote Canyon’s proximity to the mountains has resulted in relatively high average prices for the neighborhood’s New Traditional homes and Spanish Revivals, which range from about $750,000 to $1.1 million. Coyote Canyon and Hunter’s Ridge “go hand in hand,” says Cindy Seddon, Realtor at Keller Williams Empire Estates with 7 years of experience. “But Coyote Canyon has larger, newer homes built in the 2000s, and Hunter’s Ridge homes are a little older.” More homes have yet to be built in the northeast portion of the neighborhood. Public school students are served by the highly rated Etiwanda School District. This district includes David W. Long Elementary School, rated A on Niche, Summit Intermediate, rated A-minus, and Etiwanda High, rated A. Ambitious Etiwanda High students may participate in the Chaffey College Dual Enrollment program, which offers free tuition. The San Gabriel Mountains invite hikers to explore nature on one of the many paths to the east and west of Coyote Canyon. Residents “can access hiking trails up to Etiwanda Falls just minutes away,” Seddon says. “It’s straight down Wilson Avenue to the start of the trail.” The popular Etiwanda Falls Trail is just over 3 miles up and back and leads to a small waterfall. There is a parking lot at the trailhead. Nearby Mt. Baldy has challenging trails that attracts folks from as far away as Los Angeles. The neighborhood’s only park is quite large; Coyote Canyon Park contains picnic tables and three baseball fields. Just outside the neighborhood, more recreation opportunities await at Sierra Lakes Golf Club, Fontana Park Aquatic Center and Fontana Dog Park. Residents cross the Interstate to Falcon Ridge Town Center and Summit Heights Gateway for shopping and dining at national and regional chains. Here, shoppers can browse Target and Stater Bros. Markets for groceries and stop at Ono Hawaiian BBQ for a hearty lunch. At nearby Fontana Park, the Fontana Farmers Market features a variety of local vendors selling fresh produce, healthy prepared foods and handmade items every Sunday. For more shopping, dining and a movie theater, Victoria Gardens is 7 miles down Interstate 15. Interstate 15 borders the neighborhood and can experience heavy traffic at times. It stretches south toward Ontario International Airport, just 12 miles away, and north through the mountains. Additionally, Kindred Hospital Rancho is about 9 miles away. Coyote Canyon prioritizes public safety when it comes to preventing crime and wildfires. According to the CAP Index, Coyote Canyon has a low crime score of 1 or 2 across all categories, compared to the national average of 4. To guard against fires, San Bernardino County advises residents to keep at least 30 feet surrounding the home clear of flammable vegetation.

Hunter’s Ridge is a picturesque suburban neighborhood on the slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains in Fontana's northwestern corner. This well-kept community has light pink, orange and yellow-hued homes that appear to have been plucked from the Mediterranean. It’s also supremely convenient, located off Interstate 15 and north of the 210 Freeway, just 7 miles from downtown Fontana. "Everyone wants to be above the 210 Freeway, where you're getting a lot more land and mountain views," says Gina Cerchio, Realtor at First Team Real Estate with nine years of experience. Hunter’s Ridge balances well-maintained streetscapes and quiet remove with proximity to major roads, shopping and dining. Neighborhood streets are flat at the base of the neighborhood and develop more of an incline as they stretch north into the hills. Wide cul-de-sacs are lined with well-maintained sidewalks. Hunter's Ridge contains only single-family homes, which tend to have elements of New Traditional and Spanish Revival architectural styles. Homes are chiefly spacious late 90s builds with stucco siding and barrel-tiled roofs. The average listing lasts just over weeks on the market in this sought-after spot. "These homes in the hills can be hard to come by," Cerchio says. There are finite opportunities to build along these scenic mountain ranges, so locals are seeing a gradual uptick in prices, with a large pool of buyers seeking a home with a view. Prices range from about $640,000 to $875,000. Local students can attend David W. Long Elementary School, rated A on Niche and located in the center of the neighborhood. They may then move on to and Summit Intermediate, rated A-minus, before earning their diplomas from Etiwanda High, rated A. High school students can begin their college journey early under the Chaffey College Dual Enrollment program, offering free tuition for a selection of certificate pathways. “Hunter’s Ridge is a fantastic community with a great school district,” says Cindy Seddon, Realtor at Keller Williams Empire Estates with 7 years of experience. “That’s what draws people to north Fontana. The Etiwanda School District is top-rated in the area.” Hunter’s Ridge contains two neighborhood parks and direct access to hiking trails. Just past Hunter's Ridge's tree-lined entrance, residents are greeted by San Sevaine Park, which is often filled with families and dog walkers. Hunter's Ridge Park is another half-mile further into the neighborhood, enclosed by a bright white picket fence. At the high point of Hunter’s Ridge, hikers can access trails through the canyons and wildflowers, which offer views of the neighborhood below. Just outside the neighborhood, more recreation opportunities await at Fontana Park Aquatic Center and Fontana Dog Park on the other side of Interstate 15. Hunter's Ridge residents simply cross the road to get to Falcon Ridge Town Center and Summit Heights Gateway. These two outdoor shopping malls contain Stater Bros. Markets, big box stores like Target, several chain restaurants and a handful of local spots. Summa Sushi is a neighborhood favorite, serving over-the-top rolls in stylish but comfortable interiors – a convenient stop for dining in or carryout. Hunter’s Ridge is positioned well in terms of access to transportation and employment. "There are plenty of employment options in town with the medical centers spreading out, expanding commercial areas and the logistical surrounding the airport," says Cerchio. Locals have a short 12-mile ride to the Ontario International Airport and Kindred Hospital Rancho is about 9 miles away. Interstate 15 is right outside the neighborhood entrance, which stretches north into the High Desert and south toward San Diego. Interstate 15 is a well-traveled road that does experience heavy traffic. But it’s also great for those commuting to Vegas or to the Upper Desert, as noted by Cindy Seddon. Hunter’s Ridge prioritizes safety regarding crime and wildfires. According to the CAP Index, this neighborhood enjoys a low crime score of 1 or 2 across all categories, compared to the national average of 4. And to guard against fires, San Bernardino County advises residents to keep at least 30 feet surrounding the home clear of flammable vegetation.