Madera Ranchos offers country living in Madera County
Madera Ranchos is a small community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Surrounded by the open countryside and with single-family homes spread across the landscape, the area offers peaceful living and access to outdoor activities and country clubs. The San Joaquin River and Millerton Lake are about 20 miles away, offering opportunities for camping, hiking and water sports. “It’s country living here and you get more land for the money,” says Maria Fotopoulos, Realtor at HomeSmart Pv and Associates with over 10 years of experience. “Many people come out here to have horses and boats.” Madera Ranchos has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
The streets of Madera Ranchos are covered with mature shade trees.
Paddle boarding is a popular activity on Millerton Lake near Madera Ranchos.
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Single-family homes in Madera Ranchos
Most properties in Madera Ranchos are post-1950s ranch-style homes with Spanish or midcentury modern influences. Houses are spread apart, with horseshoe-shaped driveways and large front yards. Lots are usually between a half-acre and over 2 acres, giving plenty of room for backyard pools, landscaping and privacy. Palms, oaks and pine trees randomly dot the streets, occasionally hiding houses from view. Single-family homes typically start around $390,000 and reach around $600,000. Houses larger than 2,500 square feet can go between $650,000 and $1 million. “The current market is steady, and houses aren’t flying off the market,” Fotopoulos says. “There’s lots of privacy. It’s definitely not like living in a city where people are on top of each other.”
Many residents of Madera Ranchos take advantage of the large lots to build a custom contemporary home.
Some homes in Madera Ranchos feature Spanish style accents.
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Recreation areas in Madera County
Madera Ranchos is surrounded by ways to get outside. Several golf courses are around the area, including Dragonfly Golf Club, which has the longest course in the state and is open to the public. Parker's Equestrian Center offers riding lessons. Madera, about 10 miles west, has many public parks and sports facilities that host youth and adult sports. The popular Lions Town & Country Park has sports fields and a disc golf course. About 20 miles northeast, Lost Lake Park has a 38-acre lake for boating, fishing and kayaking. There are also sports fields and facilities, hiking trails and camping areas. Millerton Lake State Recreation Area is about 20 miles away and offers scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and windsurfing activities.
Residents of Madera Ranchos can play golf with friends at nearby Dragonfly Golf Club.
Parkers Equestrian Center offers horse boarding and training in the Madera Ranchos area.
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Shopping and dining options in Madera Ranchos, Madera and Fresno
Madera Ranchos has a handful of businesses along Avenue 12, including Dollar General and State Foods Supermarket. Rancho’s Liberty Café serves breakfast and burgers, and Lee Kitchen serves Chinese. The area is also 10 miles away from Madera and 20 miles north of Fresno, where residents can go for more shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment. Madera has a flea market that opens on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Vineyard Restaurant & Bar serves American and Italian fare. Plenty of big-box and grocery stores are in the city, including Rancho San Miguel Markets, Vallarta Supermarkets, Walmart and Home Depot. Located south of Madera Ranchos, Fresno has a lively food scene, large shopping centers and a variety of retail stores.
Madera Ranchos residents can shop at the nearby Macy's and other big box stores in River Park Shopping Center.
The Vineyard Restaurant & Bar is a highly rated Italian restaurant in Madera not far from Madera Ranchos.
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Prospective schools in Golden Valley Unified School District
The community is served by Golden Valley Unified School District. Students may attend Webster Elementary School and then continue to Ranchos Middle School, both of which have an A-minus grade from Niche. Liberty High School gets a B-plus and offers career technical education in agriculture, medical and technology.
Webster Elementary School serves grades K-6 in Madera Ranchos.
Liberty High School offers several sport programs for local student athletes in Madera Ranchos.
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Distance to Fresno and Madera
Several highways pass near Madera Ranchos, including California state routes 41, 99 and 145. Fresno and Fresno Yosemite International Airport about 20 miles south via Route 41. Valley Children's Hospital is less than 10 miles away, and Madera Community Hospital is approximately 10 miles west. Public bus transit is provided by Madera County Transportation Commission.
Community events and festivals in Madera Ranchos and surrounding areas
The city of Madera organizes many events throughout the year. The Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival celebrates the region’s agricultural roots with pomegranate-inspired food and drinks, a 5K race, artwork and live entertainment. Other events include concerts, movies and fiestas in public parks. “They do different parades in the community,” Fotopoulos says. “The annual Flatlanders Day Parade is always a big deal.”
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