$366,045Average Value$204Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Small community 3 miles from Shasta Lake
Folks traveling north from Redding might know Mountain Gate as the last stop before Shasta Lake. "It's the gateway from the valley into the mountains," says Realtor Richard Howe with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, who's lived in Redding since the 1970s. This small community rests along Interstate 5, just 3 miles south of the lake's mountainous shores. "There isn't much to it, other than that you're 5 minutes from the lake," says Howe. "I've been driving through there for decades to help out at marinas on the lake, and it's always been just a few roads of homes." The neighborhood doesn't have sprawling developments or much commercial activity, but that's why residents enjoy it. They can find a home quietly tucked away in the forest just a few miles from the lake.
Fishing and boating on Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake is one of Northern California's most popular outdoor destinations, and Mountain Gate residents are just 3 miles away. "Shasta doesn't have sandy beaches because it's a mountain lake," says Howe. "It's got absolutely gorgeous hiking trails and caverns, and it's a great fishing lake." Boaters and fishermen can launch from the Bridge Bay Hotel's marina, about 3 miles north of the neighborhood. Turntable Bay Road, 5 miles north across the lake, is a gravel road with walking trails leading down to the water. This offers lake views for folks who are driving or hiking. The Waters Gulch Trailhead is the closest starting point for a more immersive trek, about 10 miles away. It takes hikers through the densely wooded mountains, across trickling creeks and ends at the shorefront.
Take your boat out to Bridge Bay Hotel Marina, just a few minutes’ drive north of Mountain Gate.
North of Mountain Gate there are many hiking trails to explore around Shasta Lake.
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Homes with land and manufactured communities
Mountain Gate has a wooded, rural environment. Many homes sit on narrow paved or dirt roads, separated from each other by an acre or two of tree-studded land. These older ranch-style and manufactured homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, ranging from $150,000 to $350,000. The neighborhood also has a handful of manufactured home communities, with units ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. There are some larger homes to the east of the interstate — spacious ranch-style homes and cabins tucked deep into the woods on secluded multiacre lots, and a few large new homes developed closer to the interstate on open grassy lots. These homes range from $600,000 to $750,000.
This manufactured home is on its own lot in the trees of Mountain Gate.
This larger custom-built home has a large lot in the forested area of Mountain Gate.
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Gateway Unified School District
The neighborhood is part of the Gateway Unified School District, which is rated a B-minus overall by Niche. The nearest schools are about 4 miles south in the city of Shasta Lake. Students begin at Grand Oaks Elementary and continue at the Shasta Lake School, both earning a C-plus. They round out their education at Central Valley High School, which gets a B-plus. Central Valley students can earn college credit through the school's College Vine program, which invites local instructors from institutions like Shasta College to teach on-campus, dual-enrollment classes.
Grand Oaks Elementary School is located in Shasta Lake, California.j
Central Valley High is a public school located in Shasta Lake, California.
The test scores at Shasta Lake at below state average.
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Lakeside and neighborhood restaurants
Mountain Gate doesn't have much in the way of dining or commercial activity. La Fogata is the neighborhood's only restaurant. Locals come here for Mexican cuisine and a casual environment where they can enjoy a cold drink after a day on the lake. Huff's at Bridge Bay is the next closest eatery, about 3 miles north at the Bridge Bay Hotel. This lakeside restaurant overlooks the hotel's marina and serves classic dishes like shrimp cocktail, prime rib and fish and chips. Groceries and more restaurants are 4 miles south in the city of Shasta Lake. On the town's main drag, Shasta Dam Boulevard, folks can get groceries at Farmers Market Place and go to Heritage Coffeehouse for cappuccinos and brunch fare.
Huff’s Restaurant serves the best Thai Chicken Nachos at Bridge Bay north of Mountain Gate.
Farmers Market Place has the freshest produce near Mountain Gate.
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Drive to Redding on Interstate 5
Tourism provides many summer jobs on Shasta Lake, but for the most part, folks commute to downtown Redding for work. Downtown's large hospitals and municipal buildings are just over 10 miles south on Interstate 5, which runs through the neighborhood. Folks may also need to drive to Sacramento, the closest major city, about 170 miles south on I-5. Redding Regional Airport is almost 20 miles south. It offers flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Burbank and Seattle.
Shasta Regional Medical Center is the closest hospital south of Mountain Gate.
Redding Regional Airport is a short drive south of Mountain Gate.
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Wildfires in Shasta County
Wildfires are common in Shasta County, as its seemingly endless forests and summer temperatures averaging around 100 degrees make them difficult to contain. The 2018 Carr Fire got dangerously close to Mountain Gate, burning hundreds of homes a few miles away in northwest Redding. While the neighborhood wasn't burned, the air was clouded with smoke, causing many residents to evacuate. Residents should have an evacuation plan prepared in anticipation of these disasters. Local fire authorities also encourage residents to create a defensible space around their homes by removing flammable brush and materials, especially in heavily wooded areas like Mountain Gate.
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Transit
Airport
Redding Regional
25 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mountain Gate
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mountain Gate, Shasta Lake sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mountain Gate, Shasta Lake over the last 12 months is $471,333, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Imagine walking across a bridge, over a babbling year round brook onto your own flat land. This lot with a power pole and water used to have a house in place so may have a salvageable septic. Set back though a fenced easement from Wonderland Blvd, this lot feels other worldly where you can be hidden in plain sight.
Tammy Von HorneXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
Located close to Bridge Bay Resort this wonderful 3 bedroom 2 Bath home is only 4 years old and ready for a new owner! 2 car carport, storage shed and a yard space allow for good storage and parking.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and space with this beautifully updated manufactured home, nestled on a sprawling 2-acre lot. Surrounded by nature, this property offers the peace and privacy of country living while still being conveniently located near essential amenities. Step inside to find fresh updates throughout, including new flooring, modern fixtures, and a stylishly renovated
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
971
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,761
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,405
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
8.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
47.5%
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®
1/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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