Ripley, CA Homes for Sale

Ripley, a small wheat farming community in east Riverside County, has been part of the Sonoran Desert for over 100 years. Located about 10 miles from Blythe, Ripley developed alongside the California Southern Railroad in 1920 and has become a significant agricultural hub in the Palo Verde Valley. The neighborhood is popular for outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and off-roading, with the Colorado River nearby. Residents rely on Blythe for services and amenities, avoiding city taxes. Ripley features fenced-in homes, desert roads, and accessibility to major thoroughfares like California state Route 78 and Interstate 10. The community park, Jack E. Marlow Ripley Family Park, offers a playground, picnic pavilions, and a basketball court. Peter McIntyre County Park, 7 miles away, provides beaches, boat launches, and fishing spots along the Colorado River. The Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, just across the Arizona border, has hiking trails, an auto-tour route, and regulated hunting sessions. Housing options include ranch-style homes with stucco facades and manufactured homes, with prices ranging from $40,000 to $150,000. Blythe, 15 minutes away, covers shopping and dining needs with stores like Albertsons, hardware shops, and Palo Verde Hospital. Local dining options include Steaks ‘n Cakes and Garcia’s. Ripley is part of the Palo Verde Unified School District, with Felix J. Appleby Elementary and Palo Verde High offering various educational programs. Route 78 connects to Interstate 10, leading to the Inland Empire and Orange County, while the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency provides bus services throughout the area.