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Suburban living in southeast Redding
Today, Alta Mesa is a picture of sleepy suburbia. However, Redding Realtor Dennis Morgan with Banner Real Estate says it wasn't always this way. "Alta Mesa used to be the go-through to get to the airport, so it was known as a busy area. Now there are other ways to get to the airport, so it's become a really quiet place to live," says Morgan, who's lived in Redding since the 1970s. The neighborhood sits 6 miles southeast of Downtown Redding but feels far from urban life. Residents enjoy grassy lawns and shady lots at the end of secluded cul-de-sacs. Sidewalks give walkability to Enterprise Park, one of the largest recreation spaces on this side of Redding. It has everything from a tree-lined walking loop and new pickleball courts to a splash pad and a large playground for kids. All of this has contributed to Alta Mesa's suburban transformation, but of course, it still offers a close 5-mile drive to Redding Regional Airport.
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.
Three-to-four bedroom ranch-style homes are available in Alta Mesa.
Large ranch-style homes in Alta Mesa cost between $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.
Stop and enjoy some of the art sculptures at Enterprise Park in Alta Mesa.
Enterprise Park is a popular place to play pickleball.
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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.
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.
A brand new Costco opened in the fall of 2023 nearby Alta Mesa.
Alta Mesa is six miles from Downtown Redding.
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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.
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On average, homes in Alta Mesa, Redding sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Alta Mesa, Redding over the last 12 months is $430,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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