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Quartz Hill

Quartz Hill

Neighborhood in Redding, California

Shasta County 96003

$539,618 Average Value
$263 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Redding's resilient hillside community

Today, Quartz Hill is one of Redding's most desired neighborhoods, just 2 miles across the Sacramento River from downtown Redding. Its sprawling communities are surrounded by acres of natural space. However, on these natural hillsides, the troubles of yesterday are still visible. "This is a really nice area, but there are still signs of the fire, like burned trees on the hillside. Most people don't mind, but it's just a reminder of how much damage it caused," says Realtor Dennis Morgan with Banner Real Estate, who's lived in Redding since the 1970s. Morgan is referring to the 2018 Carr Fire, one of the largest wildfires in California's history, which burned hundreds of homes in northwest Redding. While the fire was a dark time, locals found optimism in the ashes and the residential communities emerged stronger than ever. Morgan says, "So many homes were lost that it's made the remaining ones even more in demand because people recognize that this is a great area to live in."

The Hillside views are one of the draws to River Park Highlands homes.
The Hillside views are one of the draws to River Park Highlands homes.
Stanford Hills in a gated subdivision odn a hilltop.
Stanford Hills in a gated subdivision odn a hilltop.
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Spacious communities surrounded by open space

The neighborhood has multiple housing developments separated by acres of natural space. River Park Highlands is closest to the downtown activity, on the neighborhood's east side. Along its winding drives and cul-de-sacs, homes sit on midsize lots with wide driveways and grassy backyards with enough room for a pool. Many back up to natural hillside covered with manzanita shrubs, giving added privacy. Its three-to-four-bedroom New Traditional and Mediterranean-style homes range from $400,000 to $700,000. Just up Quartz Hill Road, Bel Air Estates and River Ridge Terrace offer a similar layout and home styles, ranging from $400,000 to $800,000 for options with south-facing views of mountains in the distance. Land Park and Stanford Hills are small communities on the neighborhood's west side. Land Park's New Traditional homes range from $500,000 to $800,000. Stanford Hills has one main drive, where Mediterranean-inspired mansions and multiacre estates range from $750,000 to $1.3 million.

River Park Highlands is  right near the Sacramento River.
River Park Highlands is right near the Sacramento River.
Bel Air Estates has beautiful homes with hillside views.
Bel Air Estates has beautiful homes with hillside views.
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Hiking trails throughout the neighborhood

The neighborhood's extensive natural space is covered with hiking trails. Residents can often access these trails right outside of their home, such as the Stanford Hill Trailhead on the neighborhood's west side. The Sacramento River Trail is accessible at Lake Redding Park, just over a mile south of many homes. This trail goes for miles along the river's tree-studded banks. Lake Redding Park also has sand volleyball courts and a gazebo for relaxing by the river. Caldwell Park, next door, is the city's largest recreation space. It has athletic fields, a skate park, a playground and pools for kids and adults. Golfers can play rounds at the Lake Redding Golf Course, a public 18-hole track that also offers memberships.

The Stanford HillTrailhead is a great place to hike the foothills in the Quartz Hill area.
The Stanford HillTrailhead is a great place to hike the foothills in the Quartz Hill area.
The Sacramento River parks are a draw from all over Redding.
The Sacramento River parks are a draw from all over Redding.
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A-rated Shasta High School

The neighborhood is part of the Redding Elementary School District, which is graded a B-plus overall by Niche. Students begin at the Turtle Bay School and continue at Sequoia Middle, both rated a B. They finish at Shasta High School, which earns an A for its career and tech education classes, such as robotics and engineering. Shasta High has a cross-river rivalry with Enterprise High, and their annual football game, the River Bowl, is a must-see in late October. Shasta is part of the Shasta Union High School District, rated an A.

Children thrive at Turtle Bay School.
Children thrive at Turtle Bay School.
Shasta High School is a highly rated school in Redding.
Shasta High School is a highly rated school in Redding.
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Downtown breweries and nearby necessities

Downtown Redding's restaurants and breweries are about 2 miles across the river from most homes. Woody's Brewing has been a family-owned downtown staple since 1984, serving a chalkboard menu full of craft beers. There are also restaurants on this side of the river, like Janya's Thai Cuisine, 2 miles away on North Market Street. Lake Boulevard Plaza, 3 miles north, has more eateries like Kampai Sushi, specializing in fresh rolls and Japanese fare. There's also a Raley's for essential groceries. Folks do their retail shopping at Mt. Shasta Mall, 5 miles east. Along with dozens of outlets inside the mall, this large shopping center has stores like Target, Walmart and Trader Joe's.

Popular in the Downtown Redding Area is Woody's Brewing.
Popular in the Downtown Redding Area is Woody's Brewing.
Woody's has been serving craft beers and food in Redding since 1984.
Woody's has been serving craft beers and food in Redding since 1984.
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Work across the river in downtown Redding

This is a car-dependent neighborhood, and there are no bus stops in the area. Most folks have a short 2-mile commute across the river to work in downtown Redding. Downtown's two hospitals are prominent employers, and there's a growing business scene in the heart of downtown, around the recently revitalized Market Street. Interstate 5 runs about 3 miles east of the neighborhood for longer drives, such as the 160-mile drive south to Sacramento. Redding Regional Airport is just over 10 miles from the neighborhood.

Mt Shasta Mall s just a few minutes away.
Mt Shasta Mall s just a few minutes away.
Downtown Redding is just across the Sacramento River
Downtown Redding is just across the Sacramento River
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The 2018 Carr Fire

Quartz Hill was one of the most devastated areas of Redding after the 2018 Carr Fire. It burned over 200,000 acres of Shasta County and Trinity County, including hundreds of homes in northwest Redding. While the community has relatively recovered, signs of the fire, like burned trees and shrubs, remain on the neighborhood's natural hillsides. It's important for residents to have an established evacuation plan in preparation for fires of this size. Small brush fires are still common in the hills around Redding. The city encourages residents to prevent future disasters by removing combustible brush from the perimeter of homes to keep fires from spreading into residential communities.

You can still see the scar left by the Carr Fire in 2018.
You can still see the scar left by the Carr Fire in 2018.
The Carr fire took its's toll on the Quartz Hill community in 2018.
The Carr fire took its's toll on the Quartz Hill community in 2018.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Redding Regional

20 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Quartz Hill US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$512,500
Median Single Family Price
$519,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$263
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Months of Supply
2.60
Median List Price
$531,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
619
Median Year Built
2000
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,140
Above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,641

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
1,890
Median Age
47
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$89,984
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,692

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
14.7%
% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
On par with 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®

1 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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