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Saratoga

Saratoga

Neighborhood in Redding, California

Shasta County 96002

$626,767 Average Value
$251 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Attractive Redding suburb of upscale homes between a park and preserve

"Saratoga's known as a really nice neighborhood," says Tammy Krumvieda, owner/broker with Mistletoe Realty, who's been selling in the area since 1996. "You have large, well-maintained lots with native oaks and pines, and custom-builds that go from around a half-million on up to a million." Several subdivisions comprise Saratoga, including Western Oaks to the north and La Rinconada Estates to the south. It's one of the last few built-out residential communities before the terrain becomes agricultural all around the Redding Regional Airport. Yet it's far enough northwest of the flight pattern that airplane noise isn't an issue.

Saratoga has many mature trees.
Saratoga has many mature trees.
Saratoga is a quiet neighborhood.
Saratoga is a quiet neighborhood.
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Sprawling ranchers and upscale two-stories up to $1 million

Unlike in some other small communities surrounding Saratoga, most of the homes here are on large enough lots to include backyard entertaining areas with high-end, in-ground pools. Long, winding streets stretch between Alta Mesa Drive on the west and Shasta View Drive on the east — which connects to Highway 44 just a mile or two north of Saratoga. "They're all grand homes on half-acre lots or bigger," says Krumvieda. "You'll see a lot of stylish stucco, tile roofs and beautiful landscaping. There's no HOA, but they're all just so well kept." The community's main Saratoga Drive leads out of the neighborhood onto Rancho Road to the south, but it originates within the neighborhood, eliminating any through traffic from neighborhoods to the north. Nearly all of the roadways branching off Saratoga end in quiet cul-de-sacs. Neighbors stroll sidewalks on both sides of the streets, past yards flush with established trees that add seasonal color. Homes have distinctive architectural features such as decorative stonework, double wood entry doors and arched windows. Ranch-style houses custom-built in the 1960s and 1970s in the southwest corner of Saratoga ask from $475,000 to $550,000. Homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s range from $815,000 for stucco two-stories to $1 million for sprawling ranch styles, some with three-car garages or detached guest houses.

Two story homes can also be found in Saratoga.
Two story homes can also be found in Saratoga.
Saratoga has many larger homes also.
Saratoga has many larger homes also.
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Neighborhood park, Clover Creek Preserve trails, and Kids' Kingdom

Western Oaks Park is in the community's north end, and neighbors walk and bike there to play basketball, walk dogs on the lawn, meet for playdates or relax on benches in the shade. From the north end of Saratoga, it's only a mile-and-a-half bike ride to the 128-acre Clover Creek Preserve, which offers a paved loop around a retention pond and scenic natural trails in the surrounding undeveloped flatland. Families with kids head a mile west to play at Kids' Kingdom in the 90-acre Enterprise Park. In addition to this popular water park and playground, Enterprise has a soccer field, disc golf course and new pickleball courts.

B-grade public schools

Public school kids attend Prairie Elementary, given a Niche B grade, from kindergarten through third grade. Fourth through eighth graders attend Pacheco School, which gets a B-minus. Older students advance to Anderson Union High School, which earns a B, about 8 miles south of the neighborhood. Students can also apply to attend the charter California Heritage Youthbuild Academy 2 miles east of Saratoga, which offers academic and career training for students ages 16 to 24 and an Adult Education program for students 25 and over.

Accessible eateries and grocery shopping

Just 2 miles southeast of the heart of Saratoga, dining and shopping options are easy to reach in a commercial stretch of Churn Creek Road. SaveMart grocery store shares its plaza with Starbucks and In-N-Out Burger. Just around the corner from the plaza, Taqueria Los Gordos is a low-key spot for burritos, tacos, quesadillas and make-your-own family packages. Grocery runs are a cinch at Holiday Market, just 2 miles north of central Saratoga, on Hartnell Avenue. Mt. Shasta Mall, the largest shopping center in the city, is 5 miles north and has everything else.

Saratoga residents can dine out at Los Gordos.
Saratoga residents can dine out at Los Gordos.
Los Gordos has burritos and tacos available near Saratoga.
Los Gordos has burritos and tacos available near Saratoga.
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Close to I-5, Mt. Shasta Mall and Redding Regional Airport

Most residents drive, but there are a few Redding Area Bus Authority bus stops along El Vista Street to the west for transit to Enterprise Park, and on Victor Avenue for transit north to Mount Shasta Mall. Saratoga's Rancho Road southern border connects to Interstate 5 in a mile drive west for commuting throughout Shasta County. The Redding Regional Airport is a 4-mile, 8-minute drive southeast.

High heat and fire risk scores require proper insurance

The community scores a 7 out of 10 for severe fire factor and an 8 out of 10 for severe heat factor. Homebuyers need to obtain proper fire insurance.

Redding Pro-Am and Fourth of July Fireworks

Saratoga is about 3 miles east of the private Riverview Country Club, which hosts the four-day Redding Pro-Am tournament every June. And every Fourth of July, the Freedom Festival at the Redding Civic Auditorium puts on a spectacular fireworks show.

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Transit

Airport

Redding Regional

6 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$620,000
Median Single Family Price
$622,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Months of Supply
1.90
Median List Price
$687,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
459
Median Year Built
1991
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,627
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,602

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
1,340
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$88,793
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,988

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.8%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%

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®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

17 / 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.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Saratoga
Tanya Mewhirter
Shasta Realty Group
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