$281,986Average Value$205Average Price per Sq Ft49Homes For Sale
Unincorporated community outside Paradise
Magalia comes from the Latin word for cottages, the tiny homes settlers lived in when the town was established during the gold rush of 1850. Magalia has come a long way since then. This unincorporated community outside Paradise is full of modern homes, restaurants and local businesses. Although it is an incorporated community in the hills of Butte County, Magalia doesn't feel remote. Homes are organized on residential roads, and the main thoroughfare through the neighborhood winds past shopping and dining. After the Camp Fire in 2018 destroyed much of the homes and trees around Magalia, the community has come back with newly built homes and an influx of new residents.
Welcome to Magalia.
Houses are spaced out in Magalia.
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Older homes and homes rebuilt after 2018 Camp Fire
Buyers come to Magalia to seek some space. “The majority of homes have nice parcels of land,” says Rhonda Maehl, Paradise resident and a long-time Realtor at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home. “There is a mix of older homes. However, since the fire in 2018, a third of the town has been rebuilt and is brand new. Most of the new houses are builder speculation homes.” These newer speculation houses, typically Modern Traditional in style, sell between $290,000 and $450,000. Older homes, a mix of ranch-styles and Modern Traditional, sell between $200,000 and $600,000. The fire left many build-ready lots available, which sell anywhere from $12,000 to over $600,000 depending on acreage. “It’s a more affordable area. Historically, it's cheaper than anywhere else in Butte County,” says Dave Donnan, a Realtor with the Ryno Company with 25 years of experience.
Homes in Magalia generally sell between $200K to $600K.
New homes in Magalia go for from $250K to $450K.
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Fire risks in Magalia
Fires are common in the area. “It’s heavily wooded and prone to fires,” says Donnan. “What you save in buying a house, you pay for in insurance.” The 2018 Camp Fire was abnormally destructive, resulting in the total destruction of a large percentage of Magalia's homes. Magalia Fire Center, managed by Butte County, serves the area and keeps track of potential fire outbreaks. The fire center makes safety plans to mitigate damage and keep community members safe.
Folks in Magalia know firsthand how devastating a wildfire can be.
Fire safety in Magalia is at top of mind.
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Kids attend Paradise Unified School District
The Paradise Unified School District serves Magalia. Most kids start school at Cedarwood Elementary School, graded B by Niche. They can go on to attend Paradise Intermediate School, graded B, and Paradise Senior High School, B-plus, where senior students can enroll in Butte Community College to earn college credit.
At Paradise Intermediate, each day, a masterpiece of discovery in Paradise.
Events at Butte College are alive with music and laughter.
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Skyway runs through Magalia
Residents will need a car to get around the neighborhood and to travel into surrounding communities. Paradise is 5 miles south, but Chico is farther away, sitting 20 miles west. The Skyway is the main thoroughfare through Magalia and one of the main drags through Butte County. This roadway leads down to Paradise and up into the hills.
Skyway shopping and dining
“It doesn’t feel far out,” says Maehl. “We have restaurants and shopping, but there aren’t doubles of anything: there’s one sushi restaurant, one pizza restaurant, one diner.” Izzy’s Too Burgers and Barbeque, Sakura Sushi, Red Lion Pizza and the Hilltop Cafe are all located along the Skyway. Holiday Market grocery store and the local Rite Aid are also stops along the Skyway.
Hilltop Cafe is a popular Magalia restaurtant.
Izzy's is dog friendly.
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Reservoir park and hiking trails
Magalia is surrounded by parks, so citizens will be within a short distance of public green space anywhere in the community, from Magalia Community Park to Poa Trailhead. Residents can hike around the Paradise Reservoir and take in views of the water, or explore the trails around the Green Belt. Magalia is in the hills of Butte County and situated between the Magalia Reservoir and the Little and Middle Butte Creek. The reservoir’s waters offer plenty of opportunities for recreation, from fishing to kayaking. Residents hike and take in views of the creek from Loch Lomond Glen Foundation.
Visitors to Lake Paradise can hike the trails.
You can go to paradise Lake for Boating or fishing.
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Magalia Community Park hosts events
Magalia Community Park hosts community events throughout the year. Most are regular, smaller scale events like dance and yoga classes and other senior citizen fitness initiatives. They do host more seasonal events, like a summer concert series and a children’s Christmas party and tree lighting.
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Parks in this Area
Paradise Dog Park
Paradise Swimming Pool
Paradise Recreation and Park District
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Magalia
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Magalia, Paradise sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Magalia, Paradise over the last 12 months is $314,645, 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,311
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,225
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,488
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
21.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
% Population in Labor Force
45.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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