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Downtown Redding

Downtown Redding

Neighborhood in Redding, California

Shasta County 96001

$318,361 Average Value
$240 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Redding's revitalized downtown

Downtown Redding is the city's hub of activity. Its pedestrian squares and growing restaurant scene are a big hit with locals like Richard Howe, a Realtor with Better Homes & Gardens Realty who's lived in Redding since 1976. He remembers that it wasn't always this way. "The activity had shifted away from downtown for a while, but everything is getting amped up," says Howe. "There used to be a mall on California and Market Street, but it wasn't super popular, so they tore it down and started developing a real downtown with spaces for restaurants and new businesses." Walkability is paramount in this new development. Wide walkways and brick streets were laid down on Market Street to limit car traffic, allowing locals to comfortably walk to the restaurants, cafés and vintage shops. Although, downtown isn't all new. The neighborhood's residential streets to the north and south of its commercial center are lined with 1930s homes. From either direction, residents can use the grid streets to easily reach the city's best dining and activity.

The Downtown Redding signage is a unique looking landmark letting locals know where they are.
The Downtown Redding signage is a unique looking landmark letting locals know where they are.
This amazing landmark sits in the heart of Downtown Redding along Market Street.
This amazing landmark sits in the heart of Downtown Redding along Market Street.
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Restaurants and shops off Market Street

Market Street is the heart of Downtown Redding's revitalization. Generous walkways create a buzzing environment for shopping and dining at spots like From the Hearth Kitchen & Pie Shop. This restaurant's sandwiches, soups and pies — like salted caramel apple — cater to those who want sweet and savory. New Clairvaux Vineyard's tasting room allows residents to sip local vintages. Vintage threads can be found at Friday's Vintage Co., a couple of blocks west. These new spots get a lot of attention, but downtown also has some storied locations. "Jack's Grill is one of the staple points of Redding," says Howe, "It's just one of those places you have to go to if you live here." Jack's Grill has been serving steaks and shrimp cocktails since 1938, and the décor hasn't changed since the doors opened. Damburger has also been serving locals smash burgers since 1938. Residents get their essentials at Safeway, which is less than a mile from homes on the south side and just over a mile from homes on the north. Retail shopping at Mt. Shasta Mall is a couple of miles east.

Enjoy the local wines from New Clairvaux Vineyard Tasting Room in Downtown Redding.
Enjoy the local wines from New Clairvaux Vineyard Tasting Room in Downtown Redding.
Flavorful tacos make for a perfect lunch at From the Hearth in Downtown Redding.
Flavorful tacos make for a perfect lunch at From the Hearth in Downtown Redding.
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Redding Beer & Wine Festival

The Redding Beer & Wine Festival is one of Downtown Redding's biggest events. In late September, local breweries, wineries and restaurants set up stations in Market Street's pedestrian square for this day-long event. Residents can sip and stroll while listening to live bands on the street and then walk home just a few blocks away.

Market Street is Downtown Reddings main restaurant and shopping paradise.
Market Street is Downtown Reddings main restaurant and shopping paradise.
The Sundial Bridge in Downtown Redding is an iconic landmark and can be seen from far away.
The Sundial Bridge in Downtown Redding is an iconic landmark and can be seen from far away.
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1930s cottages and Colonial Revivals

There are a few rows of homes on the north side, but most of the neighborhood's homes are south of its commercial heart. The tall trees and grassy front lawns are a sharp contrast to the restaurants and businesses a few blocks north. Small 1930s cottages sit close together and are given a bit of privacy by shady oaks and pines. These homes have remained through the neighborhood's growth and display the changes in architectural preferences, from Craftsman and midcentury modern to colonial and Tudor inspirations. Prices mainly depend on yard space and how well-kept the home is. A three-bedroom that needs some updates and has a small yard can cost around $175,000. A similar-sized home with colonial-style wood siding and a larger lawn and back patio can reach $450,000. Despite having fewer homes, the north side has a few larger options closer to the Sacramento River. These four-bedroom Tudors and Spanish Revivals hail from the 1920s and go for $500,000 to $650,000.

White picket fence lines commonly found single story ranch style homes in Downtown Redding.
White picket fence lines commonly found single story ranch style homes in Downtown Redding.
Most homes in Downtown Redding can be found south of the commercial heart of the city.
Most homes in Downtown Redding can be found south of the commercial heart of the city.
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A-rated Shasta High School

The neighborhood is a part of the Redding Elementary School District, which is graded an overall B-plus by Niche. Kids start at Cypress Elementary, graded a B-minus, and move on to Sequoia Middle, graded a B. The neighborhood is also a part of the Shasta Union High School District, which is graded an A overall. Students go to Shasta High, which gets an impressive A-rating for its STEM programs and stunning location. Shasta's campus sits on the banks of the Sacramento River, and its football stadium gives home fans a dramatic mountain backdrop while cheering on the Wolves.

Sequoia Middle School is located in the Garden Tract neighborhood in Redding.
Sequoia Middle School is located in the Garden Tract neighborhood in Redding.
Shasta High School is a highly rated school in Redding.
Shasta High School is a highly rated school in Redding.
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Community Parks and the Sacramento River Trail

South City Park is a convenient recreation spot for folks on the south side. South City has ample green space and shady trees for relaxing, and the residents use the tennis courts for neighborly matches. Little Leaguers play games on the softball and baseball fields. Martin Luther King Jr. Park offers another bit of green space on the south side, and kids can take advantage of the playground. Residents also enjoy the Sacramento River to the north. The Sacramento River Trail can be accessed less than a mile from the north side and about 2 miles north from south side homes. Hikers and bikers can comfortably traverse the paved trail along the tree-studded riverbanks.

Sacramento River Trail has paved and dirt trials for exploring the river near Downtown Redding.
Sacramento River Trail has paved and dirt trials for exploring the river near Downtown Redding.
Visitors and locals love to visit the Sundial Bridge in Downtown Reding.
Visitors and locals love to visit the Sundial Bridge in Downtown Reding.
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Walk or take the bus to businesses and hospitals

Sacramento is the closest major city, 163 miles south on Interstate 5, so Downtown Redding residents typically work in Redding itself. Healthcare is the city's biggest industry, and there are two hospitals within a short walk or drive of most homes. The Shasta Regional Medical Center is close to the center of the neighborhood, a few blocks east of Market Street. Folks can catch the city bus at a few points in the residential areas. Residents on the south side can catch the bus to Shasta Regional at Lincoln Street and Market Street, and there's a stop on the north side at Trinity Street and California Street. Mercy Medical Center is on the neighborhood's south end, less than a mile from many homes.

Downtown Redding is home to many shopping and eating options.
Downtown Redding is home to many shopping and eating options.
Local busses help residents of Downtown Redding and nearby get to their destination.
Local busses help residents of Downtown Redding and nearby get to their destination.
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Wildfires in the surrounding hills

The dry, wooded hills surrounding Redding are a common place for small brush fires, and they occasionally become large wildfires. Downtown Redding is less likely to be directly damaged by a wildfire because it's in the city center. Still, residents are encouraged to mitigate potential damage and the spread of wildfires by removing flammable brush and materials from the perimeter of their homes. It's also essential to have a proper evacuation plan in the event of a fire.

Downtown Redding is a beautiful location with rivers, mountains and nature as its backdrop.
Downtown Redding is a beautiful location with rivers, mountains and nature as its backdrop.
Easy freeway access is near Downtown Redding.
Easy freeway access is near Downtown Redding.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Redding Regional

13 min drive

Bus

Court St & Sonoma St

Bus

Raba Transit Center

Bus

Court St & Butte St

Bus

Court St & Shasta St

Bus

Lincoln St & S. Market St

Bus

Downtown Transit Center

Bus

S. Market St & California St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Downtown Redding US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 8 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$312,500
Median Single Family Price
$395,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Months of Supply
3.00
Median List Price
$372,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
141
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,410
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,466
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$24,241
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,315

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.6%
College Graduates
11.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
39.2%
Significantly 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

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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