Why Live in Lake Redding
Lake Redding is a well-established neighborhood with spacious streets and a mix of 1980s ranch-style homes, midcentury designs, and newer custom builds. Following the 2018 Carr Fire, the area saw significant rebuilding, introducing contemporary ranch-style, Craftsman, and Spanish-inspired architecture. Homes are on roomy lots shaded by large oaks and Mediterranean Cypress trees, often with enough backyard space for a pool. The neighborhood is part of the Redding Elementary School District, with students attending Turtle Bay Elementary, Sequoia Middle, and the highly-rated Shasta High in the Shasta Union High School District.
Residents enjoy access to community parks, playgrounds, basketball courts, and the Sacramento River Trail for hiking and biking. Lake Redding Park offers a launch point for kayaking, while the Lake Redding Golf Course features a public nine-hole course. Despite being north of the Sacramento River, the neighborhood is a short drive or walk across the bridge to downtown, where dining options like Woody's Brewing Company and Cinder's Wood Fired Pizza are available. For shopping, residents can drive 3 miles to Raley's or 5 miles to Mt. Shasta Mall, which includes Trader Joe's and Sprouts Farmers Market.
Safety in Lake Redding is comparable to the national average, but residents should maintain defensible spaces around their homes due to brush fire risks. Commuters can easily reach downtown Redding, 1.5 miles away, or fly from Redding Regional Airport, 12 miles south, to major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Redding a good place to live?
Lake Redding is a good place to live. Lake Redding is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Lake Redding has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.4 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $114,146 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 38.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Lake Redding are home owners, with 12.5% of residents renting and 87.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lake Redding can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lake Redding neighborhood guide.
Is Lake Redding, CA a safe neighborhood?
Lake Redding, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lake Redding?
The median home price in Lake Redding is $431,590. If you put a 20% down payment of $86,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in Lake Redding. The average household income in Lake Redding is $114K.
What are the best public schools in Lake Redding?
The best public schools that serve Lake Redding are:
- Shasta High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Turtle Bay has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- Sequoia Middle School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
What are the best private schools in Lake Redding?
The best private schools that serve Lake Redding are:
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Home Trends in Lake Redding, CA
On average, homes in Lake Redding, Redding sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Redding, Redding over the last 12 months is $420,000.
Median Sale Price
$420,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$374,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$431,590
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%