Downtown Salida
Almost an infinite number of almonds in Salida
Salida and Modesto are linked as neighbors sharing resources and an agricultural heritage. "It's a community that has its roots in farming. As soon as you get outside Modesto's city limit, you'll start smelling the dairies and seeing the orchards," says Joyce Fritz, a Realtor and founder of 12 Doors Real Estate who has been in Modesto since 2008.Fruit and almond trees are especially significant to the economy. Blue Diamond Growers is the first almond grower-owned cooperative and the world's largest almond processor. Blue Diamond's production plant in Salida is the largest almond receiving station in the world, accommodating as much as 1.2 million pounds of almonds in 24 hours. With all those nuts come jobs for area residents.
State Route 99, StanRTA's S buses
State Route 99 — the Golden State Highway — runs through Salida, roughly parallel to the path of Interstate 5, which is about 20 miles to the west. Salida is about 70 miles from Sacramento and 90 miles from San Francisco. The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) operates "the S" bus service in Salida. Route No. 48 goes from Downtown Salida stops to the Modesto Transit Center, with stops at Walmart, Vintage Faire Mall, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Gregori High School and the Salida Regional Library. It's about 19 miles from Downtown Salida to Stockton Metropolitan Airport.Broadway Avenue for retail, more nearby
Broadway Avenue, the main street, has essentials like a post office and automotive-related businesses. For anyone ready to eat at 5 a.m., Salida's Country Kitchen serves all-day breakfast and lunch, from French toast or fritters to country fried streak. Mexican favorites include La Espiga de Oro bakery, La Hacienda restaurant and Sinaloense Mariscos & Taqueria food truck. La Familia Market on Broadway is close to home, and Costco and Save Mart are on Pelandale Avenue, a couple of miles away. This area of Modesto off state Route 99 and Sisk Road is also home to Wood Colony Plaza shopping mall and major chains like Target, Lowe's and Best Buy. It's just a bit farther to Vintage Faire Mall, which has about 170 stores, restaurants and services. Seasonal farmers markets within 7 miles of Downtown Salida include Ripon Farmers Market on Thursday evenings and Modesto Certified Farmers Market on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Salida Park and Countrystone Park for sports and more
Salida Park's baseball field, restroom and concessions are maintained and operated by the Salida Little League. There also is a basketball court, picnic tables and a playground. Countrystone Park has similar amenities and is less than a half mile from Salida Middle School, making it a convenient after-school hangout spot. About 5 miles away in Ripon, there's the Spring Creek Golf and Country Club. The private club offers an 18-hole course along the Stanislaus River and a clubhouse, pool, gym and restaurant. Caswell Memorial State Park, about 10 miles away, is popular for fishing, swimming and hiking trails.
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Downtown Salida's 20th-century homes
Many homes in Downtown Salida date to the first half of the 20th century. These include cozy bungalows and midcentury ranch-style homes. The smaller houses are under 700 square feet; the larger ones are 1,200 square feet to 1,600 square feet."Affordability and price point is the predominant concern for buyers, not necessarily the style," Fritz says. Prices range from $290,000 to $580,000. Lot sizes generally hover around 6,000 square feet, though they can be as compact as 3,000 square feet or as roomy as 9,000 square feet. Those lots with ample space might have covered patios, backyard gardens or space for fruit trees.
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Salida Elementary, Salida Middle and Gregori High
Public schools include Salida Elementary School, which earns a C-minus grade from Niche and Salida Middle School receives a C. Joseph A. Gregori High School has an A-minus and is ranked by Niche as the best STEM school in the Modesto area. Career education includes courses in agriscience, health science, engineering and media. As a Modesto City High School District school, Gregori offers dual enrollment courses with Modesto Junior College, which has west and east campuses within 7 miles of Downtown Salida. Just across Stoddard Road, west of the high school, there's the Institute of Technology – Modesto, offering degrees in criminal justice, culinary arts and massage therapy.
Salida Regional Library activities, Modesto events
The Salida Rotary Club has been in operation for about 25 years, and its members are civic and business leaders who meet regularly in club teams and for speaker series. The Salida Regional Library, a Stanislaus County Library branch, hosts various events, classes and programs, such as family movie nights and game days, the Teen Lo-fi Lounge and the Wiggle Worms program for babies and toddlers. Modesto's annual American Graffiti Festival is the most well-known area event. Inspired by the 1973 film directed by native George Lucas, the three-day festival takes place at Modesto Junior College West Campus and features a car show with over 1,000 classic vehicles. Seasonal gatherings in Modesto include Earth Day at Graceda Park and Rocktoberfest at The Post Restaurant & Bar.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michael Meneses
Michael Meneses
Responds QuicklyPMZ Real Estate
(209) 248-4167
145 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Salida
$330,000 Price
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Dan Phipps
Dan Phipps
Responds QuicklyProfessional Realty Associates
(209) 248-4406
86 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Salida
$333,000 Price
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John Altstatt
John Altstatt
Homelink Real Estate
(209) 353-8723
125 Total Sales
4 in Downtown Salida
$245K - $360K Price Range
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Sandy Taylor
Sandy Taylor
HomeSmart PV & Associates
(209) 653-1871
93 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Salida
$350K - $415K Price Range
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Berenice Munoz
Berenice Munoz
PMZ Real Estate
(209) 238-2875
57 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Salida
$235K - $300K Price Range
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Daniel Del Real
Daniel Del Real
PMZ Real Estate
(209) 653-2292
919 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Salida
$305K - $330K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Murphy Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
McKinney Colony Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Countrystone Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Salida Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Army Corps Park
Wincanton Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Salida | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Salida Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,611,962
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,615,287
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$424
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
269
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1947
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,032
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315:30 - 7:30pm
$419,888
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,080 Sq Ft
- 4624 Flint Ave
- New 5 days ago
Welcome to 4624 Flint Ave. Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath family home in the heart of Salida. Granite counter tops, new roof, New flooring, stainless steel appliances, fresh paint, new cabinets, etc. Spacious kitchen with open floor plan. You`ll love to call this one home! Great commuter location right off Hwy 99. Perfect for first time buyer or investor. No Mello Roos. Hurry!
John Altstatt Homelink Real Estate
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$420,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,406 Sq Ft
- 4431 Sequoia St
Welcome home. Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home on corner lot in the heart of Salida. Great commuter location. Right off of Hwy 99 and just minutes from Hwy 132. Quiet established neighborhood. Perfect starter or investment property. Hurry!
John Altstatt Homelink Real Estate
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,301
Median Age
32
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,044
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,319
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
57.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
56.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Modesto
Mix of urban and rural living between an artsy downtown and rural farmland
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