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Painted Desert

Painted Desert

Neighborhood in Saint George, Utah

Washington County 84790

$520,305 Average Value
$263 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

A quiet and convenient HOA community of St. George

Calm and family-friendly, the Painted Desert community in St. George features well-rated public schools and an HOA that supports the neighborhood. “That is a medium-priced area in an HOA set up by a local builder, so the HOA fee is very low,” says Realtor Shane Wood who works with Equity Real Estate and has over three decades of experience in the area. “They take care of the landscaping, and they have really competitive rates. There's a nice pool maintained by them.” This life of convenience extends to the area’s proximity to downtown. Only 3 miles south of downtown, residents can go out easily yet maintain a quiet lifestyle within Painted Desert. It’s a peaceful place, which shows in the area’s low crime rate. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is a 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4 out of 10.

Painted Desert is a quiet, family-friendly HOA community south of downtown St. George.
Painted Desert is a quiet, family-friendly HOA community south of downtown St. George.
In Painted Desert, residents enjoy a peaceful residential neighborhood with HOA benefits.
In Painted Desert, residents enjoy a peaceful residential neighborhood with HOA benefits.
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Cohesive landscaping and homes in Painted Desert

Painted Desert is primarily residential, composed of winding streets of single-family homes. There is a small business park called the Painted Desert Professional Plaza on its eastern side, which has a financial planner and a health spa. The neighborhood lots are conveniently landscaped by the HOA, which the neighborhood a cohesive look. They often have agave plants and palm trees planted in stone or gravel beds, sometimes with small, manicured patches of grass. Developed mostly through the 2000s, the houses tend to be ranch-style with Mediterranean accents like tiled roofs and stucco exteriors. Some of the houses benefit from mountain views and covered patios. Sales prices range from $400,000 to $850,000.

The Painted Desert HOA landscapes all the lots, which gives the neighborhood a cohesive feel.
The Painted Desert HOA landscapes all the lots, which gives the neighborhood a cohesive feel.
Painted Desert was developed mostly through the 2000s.
Painted Desert was developed mostly through the 2000s.
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Highly rated Washington County schools

Bloomington Hills Elementary School has a B-plus rating on Niche. Sunrise Ridge Intermediate School earns an A-minus, and Desert Hills Middle School also has an A-minus. Desert Hills High School has an A-minus grade as well as extracurriculars like book club, crochet club and Bitcoin club. None of the schools are within the neighborhood, but all are within 3 miles, meaning morning drives to school are short.

Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is part of the Washington County School District in Utah.
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is part of the Washington County School District in Utah.
Desert Hills Middle School serves grades 8 to 9.
Desert Hills Middle School serves grades 8 to 9.
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HOA recreation in Painted Desert and nearby parks

There’s a well-kept neighborhood pool, hot tub and a pickleball court right in Painted Desert. For more recreation, locals can drive a mile southeast to the Fields at Little Valley — a spacious city park around 50 acres in size. It features a massive pickleball section with 24 courts. It also has a 2.7-mile walking trail, a splash pad and a playground. At St. George Golf Club, about a mile north, locals can play on a public 18-hole course with scenic views of the Pine Valley Mountains. The Kentucky Lucky Chicken Trailhead is located 2 miles west of the neighborhood. It has hiking as well as mountain biking trails past panoramic overlooks of the desert and St. George.

Inside Painted Desert you will find a public 18-hole course with views of the mountains.
Inside Painted Desert you will find a public 18-hole course with views of the mountains.
In Painted Desert, locals love to engage in outdoor sports.
In Painted Desert, locals love to engage in outdoor sports.
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A 3-mile commute to downtown St. George

Painted Desert is a car-dependent community. “It’s located on River Road, so it’s centrally located to downtown, the hospital and the college,” Wood says. “And it’s at the foot of a high-end neighborhood, so it’s in a nice part of town but not as elevated.” For the nearest medical center, St. George Regional Hospital River Road is around 3 miles north of the neighborhood. Utah Tech University offers nearly 300 academic programs only 3 miles north of the neighborhood. There’s no public transit in Painted Desert. St. George Regional Airport about is about 10 miles southeast, while Harry Reid International Airport is about 130 miles away in Las Vegas.

Painted Desert is a bike-friendly neighborhood.
Painted Desert is a bike-friendly neighborhood.
Painted Desert is a great community to be part of.
Painted Desert is a great community to be part of.
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Stores and restaurants on West Brigham Road

The neighborhood is only 3 miles east of a large strip mall shopping center on West Brigham Road. Peppers Cantina is a Mexican restaurant with a sports bar interior and patio seating. Tiki Island serves Hawaiian fusion dishes in a tropical beach-themed atmosphere. A local shop called Scrap Apple Quilts sells fabrics and patterns for making quilts. Locals can go to Walmart Supercenter for groceries and a pharmacy.

Near Painted Desert, Tiki Island serves Hawaiian dishes in a tropical beach-themed interior.
Near Painted Desert, Tiki Island serves Hawaiian dishes in a tropical beach-themed interior.
Residents of Painted Desert love shopping at their local Walmart.
Residents of Painted Desert love shopping at their local Walmart.
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Attractions in St. George

The Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum exhibits over 300 taxidermy animal displays of species from all over the world. The Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum has restored planes and fighter jets in a hangar. Tour guides lead the way through the historic events where the planes were flown, including World War I and World War II.

Snow Canyon State Park offers sprawling desert views near Painted Desert.
Snow Canyon State Park offers sprawling desert views near Painted Desert.
Spending time outdoor is a common activity in Painted Desert.
Spending time outdoor is a common activity in Painted Desert.
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Important facts about Painted Desert

The neighborhood has severe heat risk. There are around 80 days of temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and 30 days above 100 degrees per year. For those who practice, there is a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints right across from the neighborhood on Rustic Drive.

Painted Desert has rural vibes reminding of the Old West.
Painted Desert has rural vibes reminding of the Old West.
Residents of Painted Desert have easy access to trails and spectacular landscapes.
Residents of Painted Desert have easy access to trails and spectacular landscapes.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

St George Regional

15 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$445,000
Median Single Family Price
$462,000
Median Townhouse Price
$314,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$263
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Months of Supply
4.20
Median List Price
$460,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
234
Median Year Built
2007
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,230
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,488
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
578
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

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
685
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$78,947
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,333

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
100%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.7%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
101°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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