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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Residents of Painted Desert have easy access to trails and spectacular landscapes.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Painted Desert
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Painted Desert Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Painted Desert, St George sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Painted Desert, St George over the last 12 months is $490,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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