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Bethune

Bethune

Neighborhood in Moreno Valley, California

Riverside County 92551

$550,316 Average Value
$311 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Bethune is a suburban enclave with its share of amenities

In Bethune, exercising at the park, grabbing a hearty lunch and picking up a new book to read are all possible without leaving the neighborhood. This pocket of Moreno Valley combines a tranquil suburban atmosphere of new traditional-style homes on sidewalk-lined streets with the convenience of having multiple retail plazas and parks within walking distance. “Moreno Valley is known for affordability more than anything else. In Bethune you have a couple of different options, and it’s farther from the freeway,” says Justin King, a Realtor with Nest Real Estate who grew up in the area. “You have homes that are good starter homes. If you want something a little bit bigger, there are 1,800- and 1,900-square-foot homes.

Iris Park is a new gated development in Bethune.
Iris Park is a new gated development in Bethune.
Home Depot is convenient for Bethune residents on Perris Blvd.
Home Depot is convenient for Bethune residents on Perris Blvd.
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Mediterranean-style houses form a cohesive climate

Many of Bethune’s winding residential roads have a similar look, packed with multistory homes. Virtually all of them feature new traditional Mediterranean styling with terra cotta roofs and stucco facades, and most were built in the late 1980s and the 1990s. However there are some new homes in spots, including in the gated Iris Park subdivision on the north end of the neighborhood, full of four-bedroom options. “There’s a pretty good variety, from two bedrooms all the way up to five bedrooms,” King says. Houses across Bethune sell for between $500,000 and $620,000 based on square footage.

Bethune has a new development in the north called Iris Park.
Bethune has a new development in the north called Iris Park.
Mediterranean style homes are common in the Bethune neighborhood.
Mediterranean style homes are common in the Bethune neighborhood.
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Bethune Elementary offers a range of afterschool activities

The area’s Val Verde Unified School District earns a B-plus grade on Niche. The C-plus-rated Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary has multiple after-school programs, offering programming including soccer, arts and cooking. The school is located in the middle of the neighborhood. “You see kids walking themselves from their house to school,” King says. “You’ll see a lot of families walking around there.” March Middle gets a B-minus grade and has an associated student body elective course in which students can help plan programs like school dances. Rancho Verde High maintains an A-minus rating and its career and technology program has courses in health sciences and medical technology, engineering and architecture, and more.

Educational opportunities abound at Mcleod Bethune Elementary School.
Educational opportunities abound at Mcleod Bethune Elementary School.
Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley offers a space where students can learn and thrive.
Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley offers a space where students can learn and thrive.
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Route 60 is a connection to bigger cities

A stretch of California State Route 60 cuts through Moreno Valley. Also known as the Moreno Valley Freeway, Route 60 is a direct link to bigger cities including Riverside and Los Angeles, located roughly 10 and 60 miles away, respectively. Bethune has multiple stops in the Riverside Transit Agency bus system, which has dozens of routes. The 100-bed Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center is 3 miles outside the neighborhood, within Moreno Valley. The San Bernardino International Airport, in the nearby city of San Bernardino, is about a 20-mile trip.

With Bethune Park, recreation is built-in

The 6-acre Bethune Park neighbors Bethune Elementary and offers an assortment of amenities. “There’s a splash pad in there, baseball fields and tennis courts,” King says. “That’s a pretty cool little area.” El Potrero Park stretches into the south side of the neighborhood and is well-liked for soccer.

Bethune Park is a neighborhood park with a playground, a picnic area and sports facilities.
Bethune Park is a neighborhood park with a playground, a picnic area and sports facilities.
El Potrero Park is a spacious park in Bethune offering expansive green spaces.
El Potrero Park is a spacious park in Bethune offering expansive green spaces.
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Perris Boulevard is a hub for commercial attractions

Bethune’s homes are close to the assortment of businesses that line the thoroughfare of Perris Boulevard, filling shopping centers like Iris Plaza. Iris Plaza has restaurants from IHOP to Carl’s Jr., a Fitness 19 gym and Walgreens. Local restaurants in the area include the well-liked Red Maple Pizza. “That’s probably the best pizza place in the city,” King says. Iris Avenue, which intersects with Perris Boulevard, has an ALDI for close-by grocery shopping. Also, in addition to the restaurants and other businesses, Iris Plaza has a branch of the Moreno Valley Public Library. The location is relatively new, open since late 2020. The 4,100-square-foot space includes 3-D printers, robotics kits and four gaming stations.

Bethune residents may head to Red Maple Pizza to get creative pizzas and more.
Bethune residents may head to Red Maple Pizza to get creative pizzas and more.
Fitness 19 is the local gym in the Bethune neighborhood.
Fitness 19 is the local gym in the Bethune neighborhood.
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Moreno Valley comes alive for the Fourth of July

The city holds several community events each year, and its Fourth of July celebration is among the biggest. The festivities include a parade. “I know people come from other cities for that,” King says. The Family FunFest follows the parade at Moreno Valley’s Civic Center Amphitheater, and features live music and fireworks.

The MoVal festival is a feast for the senses, with sights, sounds, and tastes from around the world.
The MoVal festival is a feast for the senses, with sights, sounds, and tastes from around the world.
The Day of the Dead celebration brings tradition to life with music, dance, and altars.
The Day of the Dead celebration brings tradition to life with music, dance, and altars.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ontario International

40 min drive

Bus

Perris Fs Slate Creek

Bus

Iris Opp. Wedow

Bus

Perris Fs Northern Dancer

Bus

Krameria Fs Saddlebrook

Bus

Kitching Fs Ivory

Bus

Krameria Fs Perris

Bus

Krameria Ns Camino Juanito

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$549,985
Median Single Family Price
$549,980
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$311
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
72
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$546,990
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,431
Median Year Built
1990
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,814
Below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Monday, May 5
    11am - 4pm

    25154 Harmony Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92551

    $568,990

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,189 Sq Ft
    • 25154 Harmony Ave
    • New 30 days ago

    Welcome to Iris Park by Beazer Homes who has built more Energy Ready homes than any other home builder in the country! The "Westport" is a two-story single-family home featuring a bedroom on the main floor with mudroom upon the entry from the garage. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms and a loft- perfect for movie night! This home also offers a laundry room towards the front of the home for

    Rebecca Austin Rebecca Austin, Broker

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  • Friday, May 9
    11am - 4pm

    25118 Hunter Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92551

    $534,990

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,869 Sq Ft
    • 25118 Hunter Ave

    Beazer Homes is the top Builder in the US for Energy Ready homes and homes at Iris Park are certified by the US Department of Energy. They are designed to be 40-50% more efficient than a typical new home. The average monthly energy bill for this home is $38. This is a two-story single-family home including a cozy Great Room, Dining Space, and Kitchen on the first floor. The second floor offers

    Rebecca Austin Rebecca Austin, Broker

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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
5,660
Median Age
33
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$84,790
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,621

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
70.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

33 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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