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Bret Harte - the multicultural epicenter of Modesto
Named after a Gold Rush-era poet, Bret Harte is the multicultural epicenter of Modesto, an agricultural city in California's Central Valley. Next to almond orchards and farms along the Tuolumne River, Bret Harte is a vibrant community roughly 3 miles south of downtown, also known as DOMO. Best known for its Latino population, Bret Hart's most recognizable feature is Crows Landing Road, which is lined with authentic eateries and markets, resembling a street in Mexico. "My parents came here because they wanted to slow life down, buy a home and accomplish the American dream," says Daniel Del Real, Real Estate Agent on the Del Real Team at PMZ Commercial with over 20 years of experience in Modesto. "First-generation Americans come from the Bay Area to the valley and find their culture in Bret Harte."
Get fresh produce at Fruta Exotica in Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
Crows Landing runs through Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
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Affordable 1980s housing stock and development history
Bret Harte's 1980s housing stock is full of personality, with an urban design complemented by the agricultural landscape. Stucco Craftsman, New Traditional and ranch-style homes pack in tight rows beside live oaks and swaying palm trees. These quiet, dead-end roads share the names of Western cities, like Dallas, Denver and Seattle streets. These fenced-in properties have a mix of lush landscaping and desert-style lots with less access to water. The Modesto Irrigation District offers lawn watering, although the city places limits on its timeframes. Some residences in Bret Harte avoid the issue altogether with tile courtyards or widened carports instead of traditional yards. While some houses have attached garages, on-street parking is standard for large families. With varying architecture from different eras of the 20th century, single-family prices range from $200,000 to $550,000, lower than the city's average. Manufactured homes are also available here, costing between $250,000 and $350,000. "Bret Harte has more affordable housing and more freeway access than other areas," says Michael Meneses, Real Estate Agent with PMZ Real Estate, who has over four years of experience. "There is a mixture of renters, first-time homeowners and long-term residents here."
When Modesto planned to expand east in the 1990s, Bret Harte was in a prime location. One of the holdups to this expansion was developing Wood Colony, an agricultural area east of Bret Harte with a high Amish population. "A big part of our community is agricultural," Del Real says. "If you want to keep the ag and support the farms, there's beauty in keeping Wood Colony the same."
Looking down a Bret Harte street shows some of the variety in homes in west Bret Harte.
Craftsman homes dot the neighborhood in Bret Harte Modesto.
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Shopping and dining on Crows Landing Road
Crows Landing Road highlights this colorful neighborhood with cultural restaurants and shops. "Crows Landing Road is where people go to eat somewhere cool," Del Real says. "You can go to a seafood place with a mariachi band. It's awesome, you know, it's like Mexico." Food trucks earn their reputation for having some of the best Mexican food in the valley. Las Morenas Taqueria is a mobile restaurant serving tacos and burritos in homemade tortillas with shaded picnic tables for seating. Another option is El Pollo Feliz, which serves chalupas in a vibrant dining space covered in murals. Cost Less Foods is on Hatch Road, while Cardenas Market has Mexican products on Crows Landing Road.
El Rematito, which translates to "the auction," is a flea market with live music and dancing throughout the weekend. "The parking lot is always jam-packed, the music is blaring and people are selling handmade products," Del Real says. With space for nearly 550 vendors, El Rematito has quickly become one of the state's premier flea markets.
Fresh produce from nearby farmers can be found at Cardenas Markets along Bret Harte's border.
Welcome to the El Rematito Flea Market in Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
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Bike, bus or Amtrak
Bret Harte is bike-friendly, although most residents have a personal automobile. StanRTA is the area's public transportation system, with bus stops along Hatch Road and throughout town. Modesto's Amtrak station is on the city's east end, roughly 9 miles away. State Route 99, just over a mile north, provides a way to North Modesto and Stockton, while San Francisco is about 91 miles west on state Route 132. The San Francisco International Airport provides flights to international destinations, while the Stockton Metropolitan Airport has domestic flights to cities like Phoenix, San Francisco and Las Vegas, among others.
St. Salazar and Tuolumne River Park
Bret Harte has access to regional green spaces, athletic facilities and four community parks. St. Salazar Park is a 5-acre space with a sidewalk trail surrounding a large playground and basketball court. Bret Harte Park has a baseball diamond next to the Salvation Army Community Center. Fairview Park has picnic tables and a jungle gym in Stanislaus County. Bellenita Park is north of the river with well-manicured soccer fields shaded by Modesto Ash trees, and the Modesto Indoor Soccer complex hosts league tournaments and caters to reservations. The Tuolumne River Regional Park spans over 500 acres with a seven-mile greenway trail for riding bikes along the river. The St. Stanislaus Golf Course has a public driving range and nine holes.
Single and two story homes dot the neighborhood in Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
The Stanislaus River runs alongside Bret Harte Modesto, Ca.
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Opportunities in Modesto City schools
The Modesto City elementary and high school districts serve over 14,000 students in the area. Bret Harte Elementary School earns a D-plus grade from Niche and offers computer literacy courses and access to coding resources. Next to Bret Harte Elementary, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School receives a C-minus to go along with its active sustainability programs with air quality monitoring and electric school buses. Thomas Downey High School receives a B and provides students with career and technical pathways in subjects like agriculture and nutrition. Modesto Junior College is a public two-year institution that enrolls over 24,000 students in associate programs centered in liberal arts, science or business administration.
Thomas Downey High School serves students in the Northeast Modesto community.
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Parks in this Area
Tuolumne River Regional Park
Robertson Road Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Parklawn Neighborhood Park
Bellenita Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Fairway Park
Soccer
St. Salazar Park
Transit
Airport
Stockton Metro
38 min drive
Bus
Glenn Ave & Ustick Rd
Bus
Crows Landing Rd & Amador Ave
Bus
Glenn Ave & Dallas St
Bus
Crows Landing Rd Between Butte & Colusa
Bus
Dallas St & Butte Ave
Bus
Glenn Ave & Frazier St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bret Harte
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bret Harte, Modesto sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bret Harte, Modesto over the last 12 months is $336,285, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,107
Median Age
31
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,710
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,255
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
52.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.1%
% Population in Labor Force
57%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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