Residential living on the Salton Sea in North Shore
Located along the north shore of the Salton Sea, North Shore is a small community of about 3,500 people in Riverside County. The once-popular tourist destination is also home to the Salton Sea State Recreation Area. Today, North Shore is in the process of rebuilding itself, with projects centered around restoring the lake, its surrounding habitat and air quality. “If they ever clean the Salton Sea, it will be a happening spot for sure,” says Paula Turner, a Realtor at Desert Pacific Properties with 17 years of experience. “North Shore was developed back in the 1960s when it was booming. Lots of infrastructure like roads and utilities were built then. That’s why the lots today are very affordable. It’s because they already did the groundwork years ago.”
Single-story homes and open lots in North Shore
Overlooking the vast desert plains, residential properties in North Shore are scattered into small clusters of communities that sit on quiet, rural roads. Homes here are mostly single-story ranch-style houses from the latter half of the 20th century. Typically priced between $200,000 and $350,000, most houses are under 2,000 square feet and have two to three bedrooms. Yards are sometimes fenced in with wires or gates. Some lawns are professionally landscaped with small gardens and desert plants, while others are still barren or unmaintained. “Again, if they turn the sea into a recreational lake, prices will definitely go up,” Turner says. “Lots are probably in the $15,000 to $50,000 range, and they are considered of really good value because most of the infrastructure is already in place.”
North Shore offers comfortable manufactured ranch homes, a budget-friendly option for residents.
North Shore offers ranch homes with room to grow, providing ample space for families.
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Recreational opportunities and environmental concerns by the Salton Sea
Stretching across 4 miles of the lake’s shoreline, Salton Sea State Recreation Area offers camping, boating and picnicking opportunities. Designed by Albert Frey, the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club was recently restored as a local community center and a museum. In the 1980s, the Salton Sea was contaminated with farm and industrial runoff, which eventually led to the spread of wildlife diseases, toxic dust and air pollution. The state has approved $500 million toward rehabilitation efforts to mitigate these issues and revive wildlife habitats; these projects were started in the early 2020s and are expected to take years to complete. North Shore Community Park features a skate park, a soccer field and a playground.
North Shore families can enjoy the unique and captivating scenery of the Salton Sea.
North Shore Beach and Yacht Club offers fun for all ages with a variety of activities.
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Route 111 lets residents access all of Coachella Valley
California state Route 111 passes through the community, and residents can take the highway to access other cities in the Coachella Valley. Coachella, Indio and La Quinta are all within 30 miles, and Palm Springs International Airport is about 40 miles away. Route 111, southbound, takes people to the U.S.-Mexico border, which is about 80 miles south. Interstate 10 provides access to San Bernardino, which is just under 100 miles away.
Public schools in the Coachella Valley Unified School District
Prospective schools include Mecca Elementary School and Toro Canyon Middle School, both of which have a C-minus grade from Niche. Desert Mirage High School has a C-plus and offers career academies for aviation, environmental resources and software development. The local high school also provides several college preparation programs to help students get ready for college admission and enrollment.
Desert Mirage High School provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.
Students are the highest priority at Mecca Elementary School.
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Shops and restaurants in Mecca and Coachella
The area is home to a small grocery store, Skip's. The nearest shops and restaurants are in Mecca, a neighboring community 10 miles west of North Shore. Walmart is in the city of Coachella, about 20 miles northwest. The region has many Mexican restaurants, and popular options include The Plaza and Jalisco, which are in Mecca and Coachella, respectively.
Enjoy authentic flavors and a taste of local culture at The Plaza Restaurant, a welcoming dining spot near North Shore.
Downtown Mecca offers convenient access to amenities for North Shore residents.
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Festivals in the Coachella Valley region
Coachella and Stagecoach, two of the world’s most popular music festivals, take place in neighboring Indio. About 30 miles northwest, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, known as the second-largest tennis stadium in the world, has been hosting the BNP Paribas Open since 2000.
The Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival is a unique opportunity to witness the magic of nature for North Shore residents.
Find a connection with nature and appreciate the unique flora and fauna that thrive in the desert in North Shore.
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