Far from the city and close to nature in central Shasta County
For outdoor enthusiasts seeking the quieter side of Shasta County, Oak Run is a satisfying patchwork of farmland, trail-stitched wilderness and winding creeks. Agrarian property and loosely treed open spaces surround private, tucked-away homes. Its few residential properties, often with loads of acreage, share the community with one tiny library, a country store established in 1948 and an elementary school with around 50 students. The rest of life’s errands and outings are within a short driving distance.
Neighbors can be spread out in Oak Run.
The Library in Oak Run doubles as a thrift store.
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Large lots, few homes, between $200,000 and $500,000
Not only are there very few homes in Oak Run, they don’t go up for sale often. It’s the kind of place where homeowners put down roots for fresh air and room to spread out. Midcentury through 1980s homes sit on anywhere from two to 20 acres. Prices depend on home style, acreage and lot features — from $200,000 for a rustic mobile home to $500,000 for a two-story barn-style house. The few lined two-way roads, including Oak Run to Fern Road and Oak Run Road, are asphalt-paved, and homes are secluded down long gravel drives. Unlined roads such as Murphy Lane and Althea Way are noticeably narrow. Dry grasses and random stands of trees flank the roadsides.
Larger properties with clearings is rare in Oak Run.
There's a wide ran of homes types in Oak Run.
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Relax on private land, or drive to water and wineries
With so much open land, there’s always room for walks through the Oak Run countryside. Some homeowners can drop a line into Oak Run Creek from the backyard. It’s roughly a 30-mile, 40-minute drive north to Lake Shasta to fish, swim and boat on thousands of acres of water. And for a different kind of refreshment, less than 20 miles south in Whitmore, Dakaro Cellars offers a variety of wines for sampling and purchase. Several other wineries are also within 10 to 30 miles of central Oak Run, including Old 44 Cellars and Intermountain Vineyards & Winery.
If you are looking for a terrific wine , try tasting in Redding at Moselley Family Cellars.
Feed your need for speed on Lake Shasta.
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Oak Run Country Store for everyday supplies or Holiday Market to stock up
The small Oak Run Country Store is a handy supplier of sundries from convenience groceries to fishing tackle. The owner even takes special requests because the community counts on the store as the closest place to find essentials. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the “cookhouse” opens, which means they fire up the outdoor grill and serve burgers at a picnic table. The closest larger-name grocery store is Holiday Market, 15 miles southwest in the Palo Cedro Shopping Center, right by the public high school.
The Oak Run Country Store has been serving this community since 1948.
The nearest larger grocery store to Oak run is the Holiday Market.
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A-minus Foothill High School
Public school kids start at Oak Run School, which gets a C on Niche, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It’s about a 20-minute bus ride to Foothill High, 15 miles south. Foothill earns an A-minus and offers student employment opportunities through its on-campus career center.
Foothill High School prepare students for their future.
Oak Run Elementary serves students in grades K-8.
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Oak Run Road connects to Highway 299
Oak Run is far from metropolitan, but not too far from Highway 299. Traveling on Oak Run Road from the heart of Oak Run, 299 is just 6 miles north. Highway 299 connects with Interstate 5 to reach the rest of Shasta County. The Redding Regional Airport is a 23-mile, 30-minute drive southwest.
Severe heat keeps fire risk high
Many areas within Shasta County rank high for wildfire risk due to drying winds, vegetation and high heat. A 6-acre fire threatened several homes in 2022, and area firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze. The Oak Run Fire Department is within the community on Oak Run to Fern Road.
The Oak Run Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for help.
You always need to ready for a wildfire in Oak Run.
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Fun for foodies
Foodies from all over the area gather at the Taste of Redding held each June at Redding City Hall Sculpture Garden.
Moselley Family Cellars has a full line up of wine you will enjoy.
Locals gather each year at Redding's City Hall for The taste of Reding Event.
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Transit
Airport
Redding Regional
48 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Oak Run
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Run, Whitmore sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Oak Run, Whitmore over the last 12 months is $299,900, up 30% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$299,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$150
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
14%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
21
Median Year Built
1978
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,721
Below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
55,321
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
120
Median Age
54
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,625
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,186
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
21.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
44.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
99°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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