Located in Siskiyou County
Situated at the base of Mount Shasta, Weed is a small Northern California town of almost 3,000 residents. “It’s a typical, older, small town. Everyone’s in your business, and families have been there for generations,” says Donna Kalayjian, a broker and the owner of Hearthstone Realty, who grew up in the area and went to Weed High School.
Diverse outdoor recreation surrounds Weed; during the summer, inner tubes, jet skis and fishing boats dot Lake Shastina, which is less than 10 miles to the north, while the infamous Mount Shasta and its ski resorts are roughly 22 miles away. Hikers can admire the snow-capped mountain from the peak of Black Butte, which is about 7 miles from Weed.
In addition to the natural attractions around Weed, the city also has several green spaces. Bel Air Park’s playground, baseball field, bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits are next to the community pool, which is open for night swim on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. “That’s where all the stuff in Weed happens,” Kalayjian says, referring to events like the Weed Carnevale & Parade in Bel Air Park. The nearby Bear Trail meanders through the ponderosa pine forest that surrounds the College of the Siskiyous for about 2 miles. “It’s more than a strolling walkway, but less than a hike,” Kalayjian says.
The city’s longest-running event is the annual Carnevale, which began as the “Italian Carnival” in 1952. The four-day event in July includes amusement rides, bocce ball and horseshoe tournaments, live music, craft vendors and a food court in Bel Air Park.
Cheerful flower bushes stretch toward the sun in front of homes that tend to sit close to each other, especially near downtown Weed, where sidewalks are sparse. Cottages largely built between 1900 and 1970 cost between $125,000 and $315,000, and ranch-style homes constructed from the 1960s through the 1980s are mostly concentrated near the community college campus. Lots go up to an acre in size, and many feature views of Mount Shasta.
Children may start their schooling with grades K-8 at Weed Elementary School, which earns a C-minus grade from Niche. They may then move forward to Weed High School, which receives a B-plus and has 13 athletic programs, including skiing, snowboarding, swimming and golf. Students may pursue certificates in career pathways from residential and commercial construction to graphic design or business management, among others.
The College of the Siskiyous’ 250-acre campus is in the southwestern portion of Weed, and it’s one of 11 community colleges with on-campus housing in the state. The campus includes an emergency services training center, a science complex, a tactical training center, a 562-seat theater and a gymnasium, among other amenities. “A lot of people move there for the college,” Kalayjian says.
United States Route 97, also known as Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, traces the southern edge of Weed’s historic downtown and passes some of the city’s go-to eateries. The Hi-Lo Cafe has been around since 1951, and its legacy is evident in details like the retro swivel barstools that face its counter. Breakfast is served all day, and the dinner menu includes home-style meals like pot roast, old-fashioned meatloaf and freshly roasted turkey. Milkshakes, malts and freshly baked pies round out the Hi-Lo Cafe experience. Across the street, Ellie’s Espresso & Bakery offers espresso drinks, freshly baked pastries and morning bites like the Shasta Bagel Melt or a ham-and-cheese croissant. Ray’s Food Place is farther northwest along the highway for groceries.
Interstate 5 runs through Weed and continues north to Edgewood, Yreka and eventually Medford, which is about 80 miles away. To the south, it passes the community of Mt. Shasta on its way to Redding, roughly 72 miles away. United States Route 97 branches off the interstate, leading past natural sites like Lake Shastina and Pluto’s Cave.
Three routes of the Siskiyou Transit and General Express transit system stop in Weed, connecting it to Dunsmuir, Yreka and Mt. Shasta. The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is about 82 miles away and offers direct flights to 11 cities across the West.
Weed is at an increased risk of wildfire, and burn permits are required in the city. The entire region is at a moderate risk of earthquakes, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Tanya Mewhirter
Shasta Realty Group
(530) 869-7070
81 Total Sales
1 in Weed
$317,500 Price
Gail Garaventa
John L Scott Siskiyou
(707) 681-7080
8 Total Sales
1 in Weed
$775,000 Price
Jason Born
Born Real Estate, Inc.
(650) 539-6978
20 Total Sales
1 in Weed
$377,000 Price
Valerie Speaks
J Harris Real Estate
(530) 657-0687
62 Total Sales
26 in Weed
$4K - $655K Price Range
Tammy Haas
Minton Hometown Properties
(530) 572-5452
82 Total Sales
7 in Weed
$4K - $148K Price Range
Jason Williams
Heritage Properties
(530) 684-1818
90 Total Sales
5 in Weed
$175K - $415K Price Range
On average, homes in Weed, CA sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Weed, CA over the last 12 months is $315,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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