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Central Lodi

Central Lodi

Neighborhood in Lodi, California

San Joaquin County 95240, 95242

$525,488 Average Value
$300 Average Price per Sq Ft
78 Homes For Sale

Suburban Lodi community close to restaurants and shopping

Located between grape vineyards and downtown, Central Lodi is a sought-after community with several parks and small businesses. “A lot of people would love to be able to move to that area,” says Gene Reno, Realtor for Keller Williams Realty who has worked in Lodi for decades. People move here, particularly from the Bay Area, for lower-priced homes, proximity to large parks like Ed DeBenedetti and well-rated schools within walking distance of some homes. Major tree-lined, two-way thoroughfares like South Hutchins and Ham have crosswalks and connect to gridded neighborhood streets. Homelessness is an ongoing issue in the area, but city officials and local nonprofits are working on creating a long-term facility where unhoused individuals can receive shelter and useful resources. The neighborhood has a handful of strip malls with local and chain stores, and people venture 3 miles north to downtown for annual events and festivals.

Ranch homes and bungalows in Central Lodi

Central Lodi’s single-family homes sit in subdivisions shaded by palm and pine trees. Home styles and pricing vary, depending on their location within the neighborhood. Throughout Central Lodi, streets are paved and narrow, and their well-tended sidewalks are dotted with lampposts. Midcentury ranch-style homes and small, Craftsman bungalows have two to three-bedrooms and brick and vinyl exteriors, plus one-car garages and small, grassy backyards in the neighborhood’s northeastern corner. Prices range from $350,000 to $550,000. Spanish-influenced new traditional homes built in the early 2000s sit closer to the neighborhood center, with well-landscaped lawns, large back patios and the occasional in-ground pool. Home prices here range between $650,000 and $850,000. New traditional properties from the 2020s sit close together near the neighborhood’s western border, with views of distant grape vineyards. Prices start around $700,000.
Explore the new neighborhoods of Central Lodi.
Explore the new neighborhoods of Central Lodi.
Beautifully landscaped homes are throughout Central Lodi.
Beautifully landscaped homes are throughout Central Lodi.
Central Lodi homes have stone facades.
Central Lodi homes have stone facades.
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Updates to grassy Ed DeBenedetti Park

The 48-acre Ed DeBenedetti Park has paved walking paths, loads of open green space and rentable soccer fields that double as stormwater retention basins. In 2019, the city approved a multi-year DeBenedetti Park Master Plan, and by 2023, a new parking lot, benches and small playground areas were installed. Folks can also head to the tree-covered, 13-acre Beckman Park to practice their swing at its baseball fields or run around the dog park with their pets. Hutchins Street Square in downtown Lodi is a massive facility, acting as a performing arts, conference and community center with an indoor pool. California Islamic Center is a 3-mile drive south of Central Lodi and serves as a multi-purpose facility for prayer rituals, volunteer events, and summer camps.
Beckman Dog Park in Central Lodi is the place to walk your pets.
Beckman Dog Park in Central Lodi is the place to walk your pets.
Beckman Park is the place to spend time with your family friend.
Beckman Park is the place to spend time with your family friend.
Beckman Park sits in the middle of Central Lodi.
Beckman Park sits in the middle of Central Lodi.
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Tokay High School offers exceptional educational options to Central Lodi.
Tokay High School offers exceptional educational options to Central Lodi.

Long list of clubs at Tokay High

Central Lodi is zoned for the Lodi Unified School District. Kids start at Ellerth E. Larson Elementary, which scores a B from Niche, and continue to Lodi Middle, which earns a C-plus. Tokay High is rated a B and has a variety of student organizations like Cooking Club and the Muslim Student Association.

Hanging out at the Lodi Street Faire

In May and October, residents venture downtown for the bi-annual Lodi Street Faire. Artisans set up white tents in a 14-block location to sell food, crafts and curated artwork. Attendees can munch on sweet treats while watching traditional Mexican folklorico dances and musical performances. The Lodi Certified Farmers Market is another go-to attraction on Thursday evenings from May to September. Locals can look through crates of local produce, cheese and meat, and enjoy live music in the beer and wine garden.

Car-dependent community with bus stops throughout

State Route 12 borders Central Lodi to the north, linking it to nearby East Lodi. U.S. Route 99 is 2 miles east of the area. It connects to Stockton about 13 miles south and Sacramento 37 miles north. Central Lodi is mostly car-dependent, but folks can also walk along sidewalks in some parts. Roads like Lower Sacramento and South Mills Avenue also include bike lanes. Grape Line Express buses make stops in and around the area’s northern border. Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital is a 2-mile commute north, and Sacramento International Airport is about 50 miles away.

Thrifting at the Vineyard Shopping Center

Walmart Supercenter and Food 4 Less are the primary grocery stores within the neighborhood. Costco Wholesale is also 2 miles east close to Reynolds Ranch shopping mall which features a Dick’s Sporting Goods and Home Depot along with some fast-food chains. Locals can travel to Vineyard Shopping Center for hair coloring and styling at Salon Pure and vintage clothing at Classy Rags Thrift Store. Retailers like Goodwill and Kohl’s are nearby, and Kettleman Lane is dotted with local restaurants, including Strings Italian Café and Casa Mexicana, known for its homemade tortillas. Two miles northwest, The Van Ruiten Family Winery offers red and white wine flights in its flower-covered back patio.
Have a healthy drink at Jamba Juice in Central Lodi.
Have a healthy drink at Jamba Juice in Central Lodi.
Sunwest Village in Central Lodi is the place to shop for all your needs.
Sunwest Village in Central Lodi is the place to shop for all your needs.
Grocery Galore at Food Maxx a fresh finds for every kitchen in Central Lodi.
Grocery Galore at Food Maxx a fresh finds for every kitchen in Central Lodi.
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Initiative to combat homelessness

Reno says homelessness can be an issue in the Central Lodi area, with the number of unsheltered people up by about 50% since 2019. To address this, in 2022, the city opened a temporary Access Center along Sacramento Street near the neighborhood. Local non-profit Inner City Action has been operating the white-tented area, helping individuals gain independence through mental health treatment and hot meals. By 2025, the city of Lodi hopes to expand the center, making it a permanent facility where people experiencing homelessness can stay in over 130 individual house shelters in a tree-lined garden setting and receive hygiene care and job assistance.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Nathan Flood

    Nathan Flood

    Cornerstone Real Estate Group

    (209) 340-0393

    51 Total Sales

    5 in Central Lodi

    $420K - $615K Price Range

    Nathan Flood
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  • AnnMarie Barajas

    AnnMarie Barajas

    Heritage REI Inc.

    (925) 693-8396

    100 Total Sales

    1 in Central Lodi

    $625,000 Price

    AnnMarie Barajas
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  • Juan Mora

    Juan Mora

    London Properties, Ltd.

    (559) 206-2461

    183 Total Sales

    6 in Central Lodi

    $565K - $713K Price Range

    Juan Mora
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  • Wendy Daneau

    Wendy Daneau

    REMAX Dream Homes

    (916) 545-1203

    25 Total Sales

    1 in Central Lodi

    $715,000 Price

    Wendy Daneau
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  • Sean Conway

    Sean Conway

    Central California Realty

    (209) 287-3168

    41 Total Sales

    1 in Central Lodi

    $499,999 Price

    Sean Conway
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  • Desire Alvarez

    Desire Alvarez

    Keller Williams Action Realty, LLC

    (719) 452-8563

    112 Total Sales

    10 in Central Lodi

    $345K - $913K Price Range

    Desire Alvarez
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Stockton Metro

28 min drive

Bus

Wimbledon & Hutchins

Bus

Wimbledon & Winchester

Bus

Mills & Lakeshore

Bus

Hutchins & Park (Nb)

Bus

Kettleman Lane (Midway Transfer Point)

Bus

Hutchins & Tamarack (Nb)

Bus

Century & Sorrel

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Central Lodi US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Central Lodi Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Central Lodi, Lodi sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Lodi, Lodi over the last 12 months is $594,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$644,995
Median Sale Price
$594,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$636,153
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$474,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
173
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$300

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,006
Number of Homes for Sale
78
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
5.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,763
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,222
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
997
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
770
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jun 14
    11am - 2pm

    2535 Lynch Way, Lodi, CA 95242

    $699,950

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,615 Sq Ft
    • 2535 Lynch Way
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 4BD/3BA two-story home on a spacious 7,701 SF lot! With 2,615 SF of living space, this home offers comfort, style, and functionality. Featuring a full bed/bath downstairs, perfect for guests or in-laws. Enjoy fresh updates: new carpet upstairs, freshly painted exterior, and two new HVAC units w/ updated ductwork 7 custom surrounds. The stunning primary suite

    LaQuita DeMarco Century 21 Tri-Dam Realty

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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    11am - 1pm

    1614 Brandywine Ct, Lodi, CA 95240

    $585,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,687 Sq Ft
    • 1614 Brandywine Ct
    • New 2 days ago

    Prime location with room to spread out! This move-in ready home sits on a generous .21-acre lot with a second two-car garage in back and covered RV storage. Inside, enjoy fresh updates including a remodeled master bath, updated kitchen, new flooring, and freshly painted interior. Just under 3 miles to Downtown Lodi, movies, top restaurants, and everything the area has to offer.

    Becky Roenspie Real Broker

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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    11am - 2pm

    1749 Cape Cod Cir, Lodi, CA 95242

    $485,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,222 Sq Ft
    • 1749 Cape Cod Cir
    • New 3 days ago

    Charming Cottage in Lakeshore Village! Welcome to this beautifully updated home featuring a spacious family room with soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space, freshly painted cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and a stylish backsplash that ties it all together. Enjoy stainless steel appliances and a layout perfect for both everyday living and

    Maria Reyna Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Drysdale Properties

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
19,517
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$91,618
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,309

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.9%
College Graduates
25%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

38 / 100
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