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Centerville

Centerville

Neighborhood in Redding, California

Shasta County 96001

$602,945 Average Value
$259 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale

Rural tranquility and breathing room, southwest of Redding

Wide-open, rural Centerville, not far from downtown Redding, is dotted with upscale homes and stitched with uncongested roads and wilderness trails. Here, the closest attractions are an elementary school, a neighborhood church and the local archery shop — while downtown Redding is only a 15-minute, 7-mile drive northeast. “It’s a really unique place,” says Becky Thompson, local resident and secretary at Westside Church in Centerville, “even if the summers are very hot and dry. All our lakes and mountains give Centerville its own kind of beauty. We live on top of a ridge overlooking the valley and my yard is filled with flowers and trees and vines.” Residents don’t choose Centerville for high-energy action or nightlife, but rather to be away from the city out on some land peppered with oaks, sugar pines and fishing ponds. And while summer temps do reach over 110 degrees, winters are pleasantly mild.

Some homes in Centerville have access to small fishing ponds.
Some homes in Centerville have access to small fishing ponds.
Long driveways and large lot sizes are common in Centerville.
Long driveways and large lot sizes are common in Centerville.
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Hiking and biking trails through expansive wilderness

Situated in a serene valley surrounded by undeveloped Bureau of Land Management territory, many residents can walk directly from home into miles of biking and hiking trails. At the Swasey Creek Recreation Area, just a mile drive north from the heart of Centerville, locals can trek or bike more than 30 miles on dirt trails of varying difficulty. Some trails follow historic gold mining ditches and others offer a climb into Mule Mountain for long-range ridgeline and peak views. Near natural ponds, anglers cast a line from their own backyard.

The Swasey Recreational Area is a popular destination for hiking in Centerville.
The Swasey Recreational Area is a popular destination for hiking in Centerville.
Meandering trails through the Swasey Recreational area in Centerville are a joy to hike.
Meandering trails through the Swasey Recreational area in Centerville are a joy to hike.
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Custom large-lot homes from the 1970s through 2018 and newer

Homes here are often built on generous parcels of anywhere from 5 to 20 acres, creating a feeling of freedom to spread out a blanket under the stars and have some space away from neighbors. Roads echo the neighborhood’s rural character, with names such as Equestrian and Plateau, as well as Sugarloaf — a term sometimes applied to rocky topographic landforms. Three-bedroom ranch styles built in the 1970s and 1980s ask between $450,000 and $540,000. Large five-bedroom homes with backyard pools built in the 1970s and 1980s can range from $560,000 to $590,000. Homes custom-built in 2018 and beyond can fetch between $870,000 and $940,000. The terrain is a striking composite of dry red dirt and established scrub and live oak.

Large custom home on fishing pond gives this Centerville family easy access to the water.
Large custom home on fishing pond gives this Centerville family easy access to the water.
Some homes in Centerville back up to large open wilderness making easy access for recreation.
Some homes in Centerville back up to large open wilderness making easy access for recreation.
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Wildfire risk requires insurance

In 2018, the Carr Fire spread over nearly 230,000 acres of the Redding area, destroying several dozen homes off Placer Road in Centerville. Because Redding’s rural areas are at higher wildfire risk, homebuyers will need to secure fire insurance and comply with Redding’s designated burn days and fire restrictions.

Centerville is full of country roads and custom homes surrounded by mature trees and beauty.
Centerville is full of country roads and custom homes surrounded by mature trees and beauty.
Large lots await custom built homes in Centerville.
Large lots await custom built homes in Centerville.
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Nello’s Italian and Woody’s Brewing downtown, groceries at Holiday Market

Centerville residents enjoy a rural lifestyle, but still have the option to go out for family dinners or date nights in downtown Redding, about a 7-mile drive northeast. Longstanding institutions such as Nello’s Place for romantic Italian and Jack’s Grill — launched in 1935 in a former secondhand store and now specializing in surf and turf — are neighborhood favorites. Family-owned Woody’s Brewing Co. on Oregon Street is popular on Taco Tuesday and pours a rotating selection of seasonal and special-release craft brews. For groceries, residents drive 5 miles northeast from the middle of Centerville to shop at Holiday Market in Placer Heights Plaza.

A refreshing cold brew from Woody's Brewing awaits just 7 miles from Centerville.
A refreshing cold brew from Woody's Brewing awaits just 7 miles from Centerville.
Nello's place just 7 miles from Centerville is popular for its authentic Italian food.
Nello's place just 7 miles from Centerville is popular for its authentic Italian food.
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A-Grade Grant and Shasta district schools

Kids start at Grant School in the heart of Centerville, which earns an A, attending from kindergarten through eighth grade. Older students advance to Shasta High in the Shasta Union High School District, both earning an A grade. Shasta High is a California Distinguished School and the first high school built in Shasta County. Simpson University is only about a 12-mile drive east, and offers undergrad programs in Biblical studies, biology, music, outdoor adventure recreation and more. Graduate degrees include Master of Divinity and Master of Business Administration.

Colorful signage welcomes students to Grant Elementary School.
Colorful signage welcomes students to Grant Elementary School.
Simpson University sign welcomes students its campus just 12 miles east of Centerville.
Simpson University sign welcomes students its campus just 12 miles east of Centerville.
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Close to Interstate 5 and 15 miles to Redding Regional Airport

“You can get anywhere all over Redding in 20 minutes,” says Thompson. “And having lived in San Diego, it’s amazing that it never takes more than 10 or 15 minutes to get home, or to the main part of town. The road system is really good.” Centerville is bound by Placer Road, which leads into downtown and connects to Interstate 5 via Route 44. Redding Regional Airport is a 15-mile, 30-minute drive from central Centerville, and locals can take Interstate 5 hundreds of miles south to Sacramento and beyond.

Although Centerville has no bus stops, Redding Regional Airport is just 15 miles away.
Although Centerville has no bus stops, Redding Regional Airport is just 15 miles away.
Plane taxes for takeoff at Redding Regional Airport 30 minutes away from Centerville.
Plane taxes for takeoff at Redding Regional Airport 30 minutes away from Centerville.
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Huge archery competition every spring

The world’s largest National Field Archery Association Marked 3D archery competition takes place every May in Centerville, courtesy of the Straight Arrow Bow Hunters archery range. Barebow, longbow, traditional, freestyle and more are recognized in the event, which opens with vendor booths and closes with raffle prizes.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Redding Regional

22 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Centerville 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

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$562,500
Median Single Family Price
$625,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Months of Supply
10.60
Median List Price
$599,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
579
Median Year Built
1981
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,351
Above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
130,680

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    10am - 1pm

    9400 Placer Rd, Redding, CA 96001

    $459,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,658 Sq Ft
    • 9400 Placer Rd
    • New 9 days ago

    Room to Roam! Built in 2002, this home sits on a knoll on 3.49 Acres on Redding's Westside. Grant School District. Centerville Water. Features include a spacious kitchen with a lot of storage, vaulted ceilings in the living room and an indoor laundry room. Kerosene heater, central air/heat plus swamp cooler. The oversized 4 car garage has a guest studio with it's own bathroom. Studio has fresh

    Nate Molter eXp Realty of California, Inc.

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,914
Median Age
49
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.1%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$101,449
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,878

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.7%
Advanced Degrees
17.4%
% Population in Labor Force
55.2%
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®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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