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Growing suburbs 2 miles from Mercy Medical Center
For practical reasons, many residents choose Starlight for its 2-mile commute to Mercy Medical Center, one of Redding’s largest employers. Its residential communities have historically been a bit under the radar, but that's beginning to change. "This has been an area in transit," says Realtor Hans Monvik with Re/Max of Redding, who's been selling here since the 1990s. "There’s a lot of renovation going on.” The neighborhood’s moderate pricing and elevated views have encouraged buyers to revamp existing homes over the last few decades. During this time, the neighborhood has also seen the development of new homes. “The range of prices has widened as the options have grown, so it’s appealed to more and more people over the years,” says Monvik. It’s also grown because of its location. In addition to the quick commute to Mercy Medical, residents are only 3 miles from Redding City Hall and the heart of downtown.
Mercy Medical Center sits atop a hill in Starlight.
Starlight has a wide range in lot sizes and price points.
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Growing suburbs and a wide range of prices
The neighborhood has a variety of residential areas, from compact grid streets near the train track on the east side to sprawling suburbs toward the west. This also creates a wide range of prices. The train tracks and Railroad Avenue on the east side don't have constant traffic, but they make it a bit noisier than the west side. On these streets off Railroad Avenue, small cottages and ranch-style homes sit close together with a bit of front and backyard space. They range from $150,000 to $350,000. Much of the area's newer development has occurred in the suburbs on the west side. Indian Hills is the largest suburb, with several long winding drives and extending cul-de-sacs. Residents can take sidewalks to the community park and many homes back up to natural hillside, giving added privacy. The community's 1970s ranch-style and split-level homes remain from its original development, ranging from $300,000 to $450,000. Many buyers have updated these older homes with new interiors, backyard pools and decorative landscaping to increase curb appeal. Larger New Traditional homes were built in the 2000s, ranging from $500,000 to $800,000. Eagle Ridge is a smaller suburb on the south end. Its 2000s New Traditional and Mediterranean-inspired homes sit along wide streets with manicured lawns, roomy front drives and spacious pool patios out back. These larger homes range from $600,000 to $1 million. Open lots and large development opportunities for sale around the neighborhood suburbs signal that there's more growth to come.
Most of the smaller homes in Starlight are near the rail road tracks.
Many of the larger homes in the Starlight area have three car garages.
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A-rated Shasta High School
The neighborhood is part of the Redding Elementary School District, which is rated a B-plus overall by Niche. Kids start at Cypress Elementary, graded a B-minus, and continue at B-graded Sequoia Middle. Students finish at Shasta High, which earns an A for its career-focused and tech education classes, such as medical, robotics and engineering. Shasta’s football stadium gives locals mountain views while cheering on the Wolves in the River Bowl, the school’s cross-river rivalry with Enterprise High. Both are part of the Shasta Union High School District, rated an A.
Shasta High School is a highly rated school in Redding.
Sequoia Middle School is located in the Garden Tract neighborhood in Redding.
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Two miles to Mercy Medical Center
Healthcare is one of Redding’s key industries, and a few large facilities are within a few miles of the neighborhood. Mercy Medical Center is 2 miles or less from most homes. This expansive facility is one of the city’s largest employers. Shasta Regional Medical Center is 3 miles away in downtown Redding. Downtown also has a growing business scene along the newly revitalized Market Street. Many municipal workers commute 3 miles to Redding City Hall. Those who don’t wish to drive can catch the bus on Railroad Avenue to any of these locations. Interstate 5 runs 4 miles east of the neighborhood for longer drives, and Redding Regional Airport is 10 miles away, in the city’s southeast corner. It flies to West Coast cities like San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles.
The Redding City Hall is in Starlight.
Mercy Medical Center is on of the area's largest employers.
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Local shops and breweries
Placer Heights Plaza is just over a mile away on Buenaventura Boulevard. At the plaza, Holiday Market has groceries and a hot food section for a convenient meal after shopping. Le Testimony Organic Bistro is next door, offering breakfast and lunch with a variety of vegan and gluten-free options. Lisa's Book Nook has been a favorite of neighborhood bookworms since 2005. Along with used books, this shop sells audiobooks, CDs, vinyl records and homemade crafts and bookmarks made by the owner. Folk can sample local beers at Fall River Brewing across the tracks. Downtown Redding’s revitalized Market Street is 3 miles north. This pedestrian-focused area has become the heart of the city’s dining scene, with new restaurants like Vintage Public House. This modern bistro serves elevated American fare and cocktails in a dimly lit barroom.
Enjoy Brews and Music Bingo at Fall River Brewing.
Find your next great read at Lisa's Book Nook.
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Hiking trails and community parks
Like many Redding neighborhoods, Starlight has hiking trails within a short walk of many homes. The Blue Gravel Mine Trail runs along the neighborhood’s west side. Its paved surface offers a few miles of walking or biking through natural, wooded spaces between residential neighborhoods. The Sacramento River Trail offers waterfront hiking 3 miles away. Indian Wood Park is the neighborhood’s suburban recreation space. It has a bit of shaded green space, a playground and a basketball court. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a larger recreation space about 2 miles north. Folks can enjoy lots of lawn space and athletic fields and admire murals inspired by the legendary civil rights leader. There’s also an indoor recreation center for community events.
Take a hike on the paved Blue Gravel Mine Trail.
MLK Jr. Park is located in Starlight.
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Wildfires and high temperatures
Redding is surrounded by miles and miles of tree-studded mountains, which often become fuel for brush fires. This is especially true in the summer when temperatures can average around 100 degrees. These can grow into large wildfires, like the 2018 Carr Fire, which burned many homes in northwest Redding, just a few miles from Starlight. Even though the neighborhood wasn’t burned, wildfires can have an unwieldy nature, so all residents should have an evacuation plan ready before a fire approaches. To prevent fires from spreading into residential communities, the city encourages residents to create a defensible space by removing dry, flammable brush and materials from the perimeter of homes.
The many trees in Starlight gives residents a natural buffer.
The Blue Gravel Mine Trail feels like its miles away from civilization, but it's not.
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On average, homes in Starlight, Redding sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Starlight, Redding over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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