Wright
Neighborhood in Turlock, California
Stanislaus County 95380
Balmy landscaping and living in "the woods"
Wright's architecture features Spanish-style and ranch-style homes on quarter-acre lots with balmy landscaping. Bright palm trees and oaks grow in front lawns, while backyards are fenced-in for privacy. Most construction occurred in the 70s and 80s, and this neighborhood is a pioneer for modern-day development. "Wright has brand-new builds starting at $380,000 in 'the woods.' It's called that because their street names all end in 'wood,'" Piro says. With names like Birchwood, Rockwood, and Rosewood, the roads border single-level houses that have stucco walls, tile roofs, and interior arched doorways. Some backyards have finished patios or shady pavilions supported by columns. Prices range from $350,000 to $550,000.Waterpark, soccer and golf
Quaile Rand Norton is a shady dog park with fenced-in play areas. It also has a playground, barbecue grills and picnic areas. Columbia Park has a full-size basketball court for pick-up games, but the most popular part of this facility may be its waterpark, which has a large splash pad area and a swimming pool. Turlock Indoor Soccer has two reservation-based turf fields in a warehouse-style building for junior league tournaments and adult clubs. Wright is also close to the Turlock Golf & Country Club.Turlock Unified Schools and CSU-Stanislaus
The Turlock Unified School District serves over 13,000 students in the area. Wakefield Elementary School earns a C grade, and students can learn Spanish and English through the Bilingual Immersion program. Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School has a B-plus while offering visual and performing arts courses. Turlock High School receives a B and provides magnet programs in arts, math and science that students join through a lottery system.The campus of California State University-Stanislaus in Turlock is locally referred to as "Stan State," which offers some of Central Valley's most reputable programs in business administration, nursing, and graduate school. The university also provides attractions for residents, like the Carnegie Arts Center, which hosts galleries like the Ansel Adams California exhibit. With basketball games and soccer matches, CSU-Stanislaus is a vital institution in Turlock, enrolling just over 10,000 students. "The university is a big draw, and it brings a lot of students to the area," Piro says. "Even though Turlock has grown in population, it still has that community spirit."
Weekly markets and the Melon Carnival
The Turlock Flea Market is a community staple with antiques and secondhand items every Tuesday morning. The Turlock Farmers Market features locally grown produce and Main Street vendors on Saturday mornings from March to December. The Melon Carnival dates back over a century to the city's agricultural beginnings when one of the events was a melon rolling contest. The event became the Stanislaus County Fair in the 1950s, still held at the Turlock fairgrounds in July. However, due to popular demand, the Melon Carnival returned to downtown in 2024, with a barbecue, beauty pageant, and dancing on Main Street in September.Getting around Turlock
Wright is car-dependent, and this area is well-known for its proximity to various attractions. "You can get anywhere within a two-hour drive," says Dennis Sondeno, who has lived in Turlock for over 60 years as a small business owner at Sunsports, a downtown ski shop. "The beach is to the west, and the mountains are to the east." The Turlock Transit system has bus stops along Linwood Avenue and throughout town. State Route 99 is the city's expressway, leading north to Modesto and Stockton or south to Fresno. Originally part of the Southern Pacific Railroad, the Turlock-Denair Amtrak now serves the San Joaquins passenger line, about 5 miles northeast. About 40 miles north, the Stockton Metropolitan Airport provides air travel to nearby cities with international airports like Denver, Phoenix and San Francisco.Atmosphere of downtown and local businesses
Downtown Turlock's walkable tree-lined streets have brownstone buildings filled with antique stores and gift shops. Locally owned businesses are a defining feature of this town's economy, and Wright has access to Turlock's eclectic dining scene, including homey pubs, Italian restaurants and Mexican food trucks. Memo's Cocina & Tequila Bar is a staple in downtown dining, with Mexican dishes and various tequilas. Recently expanded from its base in Modesto, Commonwealth serves southwest-inspired salads, tacos and a wide selection of craft beer. Mexican grocery stores like La Perla Tapatia are standard in the area, while wholesale markets like Pop's Bargain Outlet have hardware and nonperishable food in bulk. Cost Less Food Company is the nearest supermarket chain on Main Street.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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JG
Jairo Gonzalez
Responds QuicklyCA Real Estate Services INC.
(209) 250-8952
7 Total Sales
1 in Wright
$530,000 Price
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Margarita Garcia
Responds QuicklyNexthome Progressive
(209) 719-3862
61 Total Sales
2 in Wright
$155K - $315K Price Range
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Michael Rocha
Responds QuicklyAtlantic Realty
(209) 427-0675
110 Total Sales
1 in Wright
$345,000 Price
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Jason Vargas-Santillan
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Executive
(209) 583-8509
25 Total Sales
1 in Wright
$350,000 Price
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Michael Meneses
Responds QuicklyPMZ Real Estate
(209) 248-4167
144 Total Sales
1 in Wright
$499,999 Price
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Lindsey Hawel
J.Peter Realtors
(209) 528-0857
173 Total Sales
4 in Wright
$330K - $360K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wright | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
Robbery | 6 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wright Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wright, Turlock sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wright, Turlock over the last 12 months is $413,217, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Quaint downtown area with great local business and several annual events

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