Alta Mesa
Neighborhood in Redding, California
Shasta County 96002
Ranch-style homes with yard space
Between the two thoroughfares Alta Mesa Drive and Victor Avenue, the neighborhood streets have a typical suburban layout of cul-de-sacs extending off residential drives. The homes closest to Victor Avenue and Enterprise Park are newer, developed in the 1990s. Three-to-four-bedroom ranch-style homes sit on uniform midsize lots with grassy front and backyards, ranging from $300,000 to $500,000. Sidewalks along these newer streets make Enterprise Park walkable. Despite being a few streets to the east, the neighborhood's older drives have a much more secluded atmosphere. Ranch-style, prairie-style and Mediterranean-inspired homes, built from the 1960s to 1980s, sit slightly removed from the road on spacious tree-studded lots of up to an acre. Many have space for horseshoe front drives and pools out back for cooling off during Redding's scorching summer days. These four-bedroom homes range from $600,000 to $700,000.
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New pickleball courts at Enterprise Park
Enterprise Park is an integral part of life in Alta Mesa. "Those of us that live around Alta Mesa use it on a daily basis," says Morgan, "I walk the park for a couple of hours every morning, and I always see people lined up for the new pickleball courts they just put in." The tree-lined paved walking loop takes strolling neighbors around multiple soccer fields and basketball courts. The brand-new racket facilities are across from the walking loop. These include two separate fenced-in pickleball and tennis areas with six courts each. Next to the courts, kids can play at the Kids Kingdom playground and Fantasy Fountain splash pad. The large playground has interactive structures to climb and swing on, and a squishy turf ground surface that allows kids to play without the fear of a hard fall. The splash pad gets turned on in the summer to help kids cool off — especially in July and August, when temperatures can average around 100 F.
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B-plus-rated Enterprise High
Alta Mesa is part of the Enterprise Elementary School District, which is graded a B-minus overall by Niche. Kids begin at Alta Mesa Elementary, graded a C-plus. They continue at Parsons Junior High, graded a B-minus. Students finish at Enterprise High, which earns a B-plus for its work experience program that allows students to have a part-time job that coincides with a class to earn credit while learning professional skills. Enterprise High is part of the Shasta Union High School District, which is rated an A overall.Six-mile commute to Downtown Redding
Most residents work in Hilltop or downtown, since the closest major city, Sacramento, is about 160 miles south on Interstate 5. Hilltop is the city's main industrial area. It's a 3-mile drive north on Interstate 5, which is 2 miles west of the neighborhood. Commuters can also catch the city bus to Hilltop on Victor Avenue. Downtown Redding is a 6-mile drive across the river. It has many shops and businesses, and two large hospitals. Alta Mesa is one of the closest suburbs to Redding Regional Airport, just 5 miles south. Redding Regional offers flights to major West Coast cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.High temperatures and wildfire risk
Temperatures in Redding average around 100 degrees in July and August, so it's important to find shade to keep cool in the hot summer months. These high temperatures can spark brush fires in the hills around Redding. Some become large wildfires, like the 2018 Carr Fire, which burned many homes in northwest Redding. Alta Mesa is a few miles removed from the damaged area, but the fire was still close enough to pose a threat. Residents are encouraged to mitigate the spread of wildfires by removing combustible brush and materials from the perimeter of their homes. It's just as important to have an established evacuation plan in preparation for an encroaching fire.New Costco 2 miles away
The neighborhood's shopping options grew in the fall of 2023 with the opening of a new Costco and Save Mart 2 miles west on Churn Creek Road and South Bonnyview Road. In addition to stocking up on groceries at Save Mart, folks can shop at Ross and Petco in the same plaza. There are also fast-casual restaurants like In-N-Out Burger and Crumbl Cookies across from the shopping center. Local restaurants can be found closer to the neighborhood on Churn Creek Road. Bonsai Sushi Fusion serves handmade rolls and Japanese bento boxes. Folks can walk a few doors down for breakfast burritos and other Mexican fare at Taqueria Los Gordos, or a cup of morning caffeine from Need for Beans Coffee Roasters.
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Written By
Ed Coombs
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Todd Janes
Todd Janes
Responds QuicklyReal Brokerage Technologies
(530) 319-5336
87 Total Sales
1 in Alta Mesa
$415,000 Price
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Hans Monvik
Hans Monvik
RE/MAX of Redding
(530) 561-5723
34 Total Sales
1 in Alta Mesa
$500,000 Price
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Nolan Parsons
NP
Nolan Parsons
Responds QuicklyParsons Realty
(530) 688-8027
86 Total Sales
1 in Alta Mesa
$380,000 Price
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Ben Sprague
Ben Sprague
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty of California Inc
(530) 240-7728
135 Total Sales
2 in Alta Mesa
$346K - $385K Price Range
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Don Wilkins
Don Wilkins
Responds QuicklyGenesis Real Estate
(530) 364-5292
66 Total Sales
2 in Alta Mesa
$300K - $460K Price Range
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Cindy Young
Cindy Young
Responds QuicklyYoung and Company Real Estate
(530) 999-0565
125 Total Sales
2 in Alta Mesa
$430K - $578K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Enterprise Park
Kids Kingdom
Fantasy Fountain
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Alta Mesa | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Alta Mesa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alta Mesa, Redding sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Alta Mesa, Redding over the last 12 months is $463,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$469,500
Median Sale Price
$463,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
469
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
9.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,833
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,206
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,376
Median Age
43
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,660
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,092
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
99°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Enterprise
Suburban living along I-5 in southeast Redding, near a golf course and namesake pa
Saratoga
Southeast Redding suburb with upscale homes on large lots near Enterprise Park
Bonnyview
Suburbs and riverfront homes with yard space 4 miles from Downtown Redding
Forest Hills
Mix of gated and non-gated modern homes with nature preserve and sports club
Goodwater
Suburban homes and multi-acre lots 4 miles from Redding Regional Airport
Oak Haven
Tucked-in residential Redding community with easy city park access
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