$751,259Average Value$252Average Price per Sq Ft14Homes For Sale
Living near El Dorado Park and North Salinas High
Harden Ranch is a suburban neighborhood with parks, schools and shopping located within its bounds. Wide, paved suburban streets lined with sidewalks are dotted with ranch-style homes and two-story Mediterranean-influenced properties underneath palm trees. “I wouldn’t say everyone knows everyone, but people are always out waving to one another and saying, ‘good morning,’ which is nice,” says Veronica Rubio of RE/MAX Property Experts, who has over a decade of experience in the area. “It’s a place where you feel comfortable letting your kids walk to El Dorado Park or North Salinas High.” People here can walk from one house to the next, and the neighborhood is just across North Main Street from Northridge Mall, the only major shopping center in Salinas. It’s also less than a mile from Route 101, which provides quick access to the Bay Area. “One other appealing thing about Harden Ranch is that you’re getting newer homes compared to much of West Salinas,” says Rubio. “They may be from the late 1990s or early 2000s, but that’s as new as it gets on this side of town.”
Harden Ranch is a quiet community filled with culture and friendly neighbors.
Harden Ranch is a suburban neighborhood close to retail and amazing restaurants.
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Mediterranean-style homes
The houses in Harden Ranch range from large Mediterranean-inspired houses with more than 3,000 square feet to mid-sized Craftsman homes to ranch-style houses with around 1,000 square feet. Prices for older, one-story homes like ranch-styles range from about $600,000 to $800,000, depending on size and upkeep, while two-story homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s cost between $735,000 and almost $1 million, depending on age and size. “The price point is higher than Creekbridge or some surrounding areas, but the lot sizes are also 1,000 to 2,000 square feet larger,” says Rubio. Most houses are on quiet roads ending in cul-de-sacs, and sidewalks link one property to the next. People park in driveways or multicar garages, and houses have fenced-in backyards.
The large homes in Harden Ranch are perfect for the ones who love to host.
Homes in Harden Ranch have superior upkeeping when it comes to landscaping.
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Shopping at Northridge Mall
Residents can shop at Harden Ranch Plaza, which has a Safeway and Target for groceries and retail outlets like Marshall’s and Macy’s. Walmart, Lowe’s and other big box shops sit along East Boronda Road. “For people who like convenience, this is the spot to be,” says Rubio. “There just aren’t the large stores or chains in other parts of Salinas.” Northridge Mall has plenty of retail shops, a bowling alley and a movie theatre. Residents can sit at the bar or a sleek black leather chair at Arigato Sushi and eat a specialty roll. Seafood restaurant Crab Bucket has a nautical theme with fishnets on the walls and neon beer signs behind the bar. Popular national chains like Olive Garden and Habit Burger & Grill are located off North Main Street.
Arigato Sushi serves authentic japanese food in the Harden Ranch area.
Crab Bucket is a great place to get some seafood in Harden Ranch.
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North Salinas High has a B grade
Kids in Harden Ranch attend the Salinas Elementary School District, beginning at El Gabilan Elementary School, rated C-minus on Niche. Harden Middle School has a C-plus grade, while North Salinas High has a B ranking. North Salinas High School has a Health Academy for teens interested in health careers; it offers courses in physical therapy, nursing and sports medicine.
North Salinas High School has different programs that best suit your child's learning.
Harden Middle School fosters unity among students.
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Outdoor fun at El Dorado Park
Harden Ranch’s largest park is El Dorado Park, a 17-acre green space with grills for picnics. The park also has a pair of basketball courts and softball fields, and tennis players can practice their serves on the courts while kids explore the playground. “El Dorado Park is the best in the area, and the city does a great job of maintaining it,” says Rubio. McKinnon Neighborhood Park is a pocket park with walking paths, green open space and a small playground. Residents can get a workout in at In-Shape Family Fitness, and Harden is a couple of blocks north of the Salinas Sports Complex, which has an arena and a large football stadium. It hosts sporting events, rodeos, concerts and monster truck rallies.
Mckinnon Park offers a large green space perfect for your kids to play in.
El Dorado Park is a great place to exercise and enjoy the green grass.
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Monterey-Salinas Transit buses
There are plenty of Monterey-Salinas Transit bus routes for locals to travel locally. Residents can hop on Route 101 and head up the highway 60 miles to San Jose or 80 miles to the Bay Area. “We’re also close to Highway 1, so you can hop on and be in Monterey in less than a half-hour most days,” Rubio says.
The Bayshore Freeway is the fastest way to around the Salinas area.
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Parks in this Area
Santa Rita Park
Laurel Neighborhood Park
El Dorado Park
McKinnon Community Park
Northgate Park
Harden Neighborhood Park
Transit
Airport
Monterey Regional
28 min drive
Bus
E Boronda & Shaker Square
Bus
Mckinnon & East Alvin Drive
Bus
Harden & #195
Bus
Harden & Regency Circle
Bus
E Alvin & Lassen
Bus
E Alvin & Kip
Bus
E Alvin & Trinity
Harden Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harden Ranch, Salinas sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Harden Ranch, Salinas over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
20,340
Median Age
34
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,780
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,441
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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