On the eastern bank of the Colorado River, less than 10 miles north of Lake Havasu City, the desert community of Crystal Beach offers a quiet, rural way of life, with sparsely scattered homes and less than 300 residents. “If you don’t want a neighbor right on top of you with your standard lot size, you move out there,” says longtime Lake Havasu area resident Tiffany Wilson, a designated broker at Del Oro Realty who owns a mobile home park in Crystal Beach. “You can have horses, too, and there’s agriculture allowed that’s not allowed within the city,” says Wilson. Within this hilly, desert terrain dotted with native shrubs and palm trees, locals love their RVs and desert toys. But, says Scott MacDonald, a Lake Havasu area resident and an owner and broker at RE/MAX by the Lake, “It’s also a great area for boating and fishing.”
The neighborhood of Crystal Beach sits adjacent to a gorgeous view of the Colorado River.
Havasu Wildlife Refuge and the Colorado River is just steps away from Crystal Beach.
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Manufactured and stick built homes on large lots
Homes in Crystal Beach sit on half-acre to acre-sized parcels, and most of the property value is in the land itself. Properties often feature oversized detached garages for RVs and large boats, though many without garage space keep them parked in the driveway. The hilly, desert terrain is dotted with sparce shrubbery and palm trees. While the potential for acreage is a draw for many, buyers can also find modest manufactured homes on smaller lots within mobile home parks for around $100,000. “It used to be predominantly mobile homes, but it's transitioning into more stick-built, single-family residences,” Wilson says. While Crystal Beach is still largely undeveloped, she notes that several land developments are in the works with local builders, adding that acre-sized lots go for anywhere from $200,000 to $500,000, with new, 2,000 square foot single-family residences on these large lots starting around $700,000. “With these new land developments, you’ll see increasingly more homes coming to the market,” she says.
Many properties from the mid-to-late 20th century are multi-generational, and the large lot sizes allow for casitas. “The people that live there generally have been there for a long time, so if something comes up for sale, they tell their family to jump on it,” Wilson says. In addition to the appeal of larger lot sizes and no HOA restrictions, she says people often purchase and hold onto property with the anticipation of appreciation. “Because of the way Lake Havasu is built we are landlocked by state and federal land, however more and more of that land is being released toward the northern part of the city, so in the next 10 years you’re going to see a lot of growth on that side of town. People who are buying there know that growth is headed in that direction."
Manufactured homes on large lots are prevalent in Crystal Beach.
Modestly sized stick built homes are easily found in Crystal Beach.
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Opportunities for hiking, fishing and boating
Crystal Beach is bordered north by the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, which spans nearly 38,000 acres along the Colorado River. Largely made up of the rugged Havasu Wilderness Area, the refuge includes several short hiking trails and serves as a habitat for over 300 migratory bird species; hikers and passing boaters enjoy birdwatching and scouting for other wildlife like desert bighorn sheep. Just south of Crystal Beach, Castle Rock is a towering rock formation on a small bay, a popular spot for kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing; when the water here is deep enough, boaters and boarders can explore several small caves. Roughly 7 miles south in Lake Havasu City, Lake Havasu State Park has a nearly 2-mile hiking trail along the shoreline and a beach area with several small lighthouses, as well as a large playground for kids. The waterfront here also has two boat launches for motorized and non-motorized vessels.
Kayaking is a favorite pastime on Lake Havasu.
Castle Rock is a short hike that leads to the lake.
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Shopping and dining options just a few miles south
Residents can find a handful of restaurants just a few miles south on London Bridge Road. BlondZee’s Steak House is a local staple for homestyle breakfasts, burgers and country-style classics like chicken fried steak. Locos Bar and Cocina serves authentic south-of-the-border cuisine and is popular for its Taco Tuesday specials and its tiki-style patio, where patrons are often found sipping margaritas. Department stores like Dillard’s, JCPenney and Bealls Outlet also line this main thoroughfare, in addition to The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Residents can pick up groceries at the Walmart on State Route 95.
Enjoy some fish and chips at The Chair.
Kokomo is a fun place to have a drink and play a game of billiards.
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Career courses at Lake Havasu High School
Students can attend schools within the Lake Havasu Unified District, including Nautilus Elementary, which receives a B-plus rating from Niche, and Thunderbolt Middle, which earns a B. They can continue to Lake Havasu High School, which also earns a B and offers career and technical education courses in fields like fashion design, business and early childhood education.
Lake Havasu High offers a sprawling campus when viewed from above.
Students are the highest priority at Thunderbolt Middle.
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Just north of the permanent home of the famous London Bridge
The Lake Havasu Museum of History and Havasu Rocks is roughly 8 miles south in Lake Havasu City. Visitors can learn about the geology and cultural history of the region from Native American inhabitance through the era of the steamboat industry which helped fuel mining and trading in the area. The museum also explains the story of how the famous London Bridge made its way from the River Thames in England to its permanent home in Lake Havasu. After falling into disrepair in the 1960s, the city of London auctioned off the stonework from the bridge to the highest bidder, which happened to be Rupert McCulloch, the founder of Lake Havasu City. The bridge was rebuilt piece by piece and features the original lampposts made with melted-down cannons from Napoleon’s army’s final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Today, the London Bridge connects mainland Lake Havasu City to an island with shops, houses and restaurants and hosts guided walking tours. Each October, the acquisition of the bridge is celebrated annually at the London Bridge Days Parade over the bridge, well as the two-day London Bridge Days Music Festival at Lake Havasu State Park with a variety of rock and roll cover bands.
London Bridge a unique landmark nearby Crystal Beach.
Enjoy a drink by the water at a Tiki themed bar.
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A car dependent community
Crystal Beach is just 2 miles west of State Route 95, which gives residents access to Interstate 40 less than 15 miles north, and Lake Havasu City less than 10 miles south. Havasu Regional Medical Center is the closest hospital, in Lake Havasu City. The small, regional Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport is just east of State Route 95, while Harry Reid International Airport is about 145 miles north in Las Vegas.
Desert Springs is just a short drive down Highway 95 to get to Lake Havasu City.
Surrounded by sprawling desert and and Havasu Wildlife Refuge, Crystal Beach is a paradise.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
302
Median Age
63
Population under 18
12.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
45%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,379
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,967
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
17.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
38.5%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
4''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
109°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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