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Palo Cedro

Palo Cedro

$570,922 Average Value
$269 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

Why buyers seek out Palo Cedro’s convenient country setting

Palo Cedro is a sought-after rural community outside Redding. It's only 10 miles east of downtown, but has its own town center with a supermarket, restaurants and highly rated schools. Multiacre properties can be found throughout the region, but in Palo Cedro, residents can enjoy countryside privacy just a few minutes away from essentials in town.

Spacious countryside properties near Redding

Palo Cedro's popularity stems from its mix of rural setting and small-town suburban feel. "Palo Cedro is the peak of country living around Redding," says Realtor Justin Cartwright, leader of the JCRE Team with Waterman Real Estate and a third-generation Shasta County resident. "It has all the essentials. You really don't need to leave your little bubble, but it's only 10 minutes from Redding." Life revolves around the small town center, with suburban homes in town and spacious countryside properties just outside. Most of the ranch-style and farmhouse-inspired suburban homes around town still sit on a half-acre or more, and range from the high $100,000s to the high $500,000s. The community likes to maintain an old-fashioned feel, so new construction is rare. For acreage outside of town, you can find small ranch-style homes and larger farmhouses, typically on 2 to 5 acres, ranging from the high $300,000s to mid $700,000s.

Small-town feel and shopping options in Palo Cedro

Despite being near Redding, Palo Cedro has its own community life. "They take pride in that small-town, 'say hi to your neighbors in the grocery store' kind of place," Cartwright says. The local schools, parks, stores, restaurants and community buildings all sit along Deschutes Road. The Palo Cedro Shopping Center anchors the main drag. It has a Holiday Market, a hardware store and other small shops. Turn south to find the Palo Cedro Inn and a few other eateries. In the opposite direction, there are strip mall cafes, bars and restaurants like The Porch and Red Rock Bar & Grill.

Students attend highly rated schools in town

Palo Cedro's top-rated schools are in the center of the community. Education begins at the shared Junction Elementary School District campus, home to the highly rated Junction Elementary and Middle Schools. Foothill High School, part of the well-regarded Shasta Union High School District, is a short drive up the road.

An equestrian-friendly area with access to local parks

This is a popular equestrian area. Palo Cedro Park and Grape Ranch Golf Club offer additional recreation. Redding has more dedicated space for outdoor activities like:

  • Kayaking on the Sacramento River
  • Cycling the Sacramento River Trail
  • Walking the trails through Turtle Bay Open Space and across the Sundial Bridge

Commuting to Redding is easy

Commuters have an easy drive into downtown Redding on state Route 44, 10 miles west. Route 44 merges with Interstate 5, which leads to Sacramento, the nearest large city, 160 miles south. Redding Regional Airport is less than 10 miles away.

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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Redding Regional

9 min drive

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Palo Cedro Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$489,000
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$477,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$269

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
754
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,132
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
4,000
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
65,340

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,666
Median Age
47
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$108,000
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$122,198

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
41.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.8%
% Population in Labor Force
56.1%
Below the national average
64.9%

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®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Palo Cedro
Tanya Mewhirter
Shasta Realty Group
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