, an agricultural city surrounded by almond orchards in California's Central Valley. South of the Tuolumne River, this neighborhood has a reputation for its cultural diversity. This majority-Latino community is teeming with authentic Mexican eateries and vibrant street markets close to the city's heart, making it a welcoming place for first-generation Americans. "My parents came here because they wanted to slow life down, buy a home and accomplish the American dream," says Daniel Del Real, Real Estate Agent on the Del Real Team at PMZ Commercial with over 20 years of experience in Modesto. "First-generation Americans come from the Bay Area and find their culture in Bret Harte."
Get fresh produce at Fruta Exotica in Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
Crows Landing runs through Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
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Mariachi restaurants and the El Rematito street market
Colorful restaurants and shops are on Crows Landing Road, a thoroughfare with many Latin-American establishments. "It's where people go to eat somewhere cool," Del Real says. "You can find a seafood place with a mariachi band. It's awesome. It's like Mexico." Food trucks earn their reputation for having some of the best Mexican food in the valley. One example is Las Morenas Taqueria, which has homemade tortillas and shaded picnic tables. For indoor seating, El Pollo Feliz serves chalupas in a dining room with colorful murals. The area's supermarkets include Cost Less Foods and Cardenas Market, a Latino grocery store on Crows Landing Road.
One of the city's most well-established traditions, El Rematito, which means "the auction," has been a tradition since 1989. This year-round flea market features live music and dancing throughout the weekend. "The parking lot is always jam-packed. The music is blaring, and people are selling handmade products," Del Real says. With nearly 550 street vendors, El Rematito has quickly become one of California's most popular flea markets.
Fresh produce from nearby farmers can be found at Cardenas Markets along Bret Harte's border.
Welcome to the El Rematito Flea Market in Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
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Mix of renters and first-time buyers with 1980s Stucco homes
Bret Harte's 1980s homes complement the agricultural landscape with lush gardens and desert-style lots. Stucco Craftsman and ranch-style homes pack in tight rows beside live oaks and swaying palm trees. Single-family home prices range from $220,000 to $400,000. Home prices are lower compared to other Modesto neighborhoods. "Bret Harte has more affordable housing and more freeway access than many other areas," says Michael Meneses, Real Estate Agent with PMZ Real Estate, who has over four years of experience. "It has a mixture of renters, first-time homeowners and long-term residents."
When Modesto planned to expand east in the 1990s, Bret Harte was in a prime location. One of the holdups to this expansion was developing a farming area east of Bret Harte. "A big part of our community is agricultural," Del Real says. "We want to keep the agriculture and support the farms. There's beauty in keeping those things the same." Like most cities in the Central Valley, Modesto faces poor air quality caused by agriculture, traffic and the area's topography. It also has extreme heat due to its inland location, with hot and dry summers that bring temperatures over 100°F.
Looking down a Bret Harte street shows some of the variety in homes in west Bret Harte.
Craftsman homes dot the neighborhood in Bret Harte Modesto.
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Public schools offer career pathways and sustainability programs
The city’s public schools serve over 14,000 students. Bret Harte Elementary School earns a D-plus grade from Niche and offers computer literacy courses with access to coding resources. Next to Bret Harte Elementary, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School receives a C-minus. Its active sustainability program monitors the local air quality, and the school has electricity-powered buses. Thomas Downey High School has a B and provides career pathways in subjects like agriculture and nutrition. Graduating seniors can attend Modesto Junior College, a public two-year institution that enrolls over 24,000 students.
Thomas Downey High School serves students in the Northeast Modesto community.
Hanshaw Middle School
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River trails and indoor soccer at local parks
Bret Harte offers community green spaces, like St. Salazar Park, with a sidewalk trail surrounding a playground and basketball court. The Modesto Indoor Soccer Complex hosts league tournaments and reservation-based play. The Tuolumne River Regional Park offers a seven-mile greenway trail for biking along the river. Also nearby, the St. Stanislaus Golf Course is a nine-hole course with a driving range.
Single and two story homes dot the neighborhood in Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
The Stanislaus River runs alongside Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
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Public transit and freeway access support commuter lifestyles
StanRTA is the area's public transportation system, with bus stops along Hatch Road. State Route 99 is just over a mile north, reaching North Modesto and Stockton.
is about 90 miles west on state Route 132. While the San Francisco International Airport offers flights to international destinations, the Stockton Metropolitan Airport is about 25 miles north with non-stop flights to cities like
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Parks in this Area
Tuolumne River Regional Park
Robertson Road Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Parklawn Neighborhood Park
Bellenita Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Fairway Park
Soccer
St. Salazar Park
Transit
Airport
Stockton Metro
38 min drive
Bus
Glenn Ave & Ustick Rd
Bus
Crows Landing Rd & Amador Ave
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Glenn Ave & Dallas St
Bus
Crows Landing Rd Between Butte & Colusa
Bus
Dallas St & Butte Ave
Bus
Glenn Ave & Frazier St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bret Harte
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bret Harte Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bret Harte, Modesto sell after 138 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bret Harte, Modesto over the last 12 months is $349,900, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,107
Median Age
31
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,710
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,255
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
52.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.1%
% Population in Labor Force
57%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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