The Vineyard, Redding, California

Tucked in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains in north central California, The Vineyard is an intimate, gated 55+ community with just 208 single family homes. It was built from 1987 to 2003.

Floor plans range from about 1,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet. Most homes have two bedrooms, two baths, a stucco exterior, a two car garage, and an easy-to-maintain backyard. Larger models may have up to four bedrooms.

Special features include tall ceilings, custom built bookcases and a wet bar. Homeowners also enjoy lake and greenbelt vistas. The Vineyard is compact, and its sidewalk-lined streets are laid out in such a way as to minimize traffic noise.

Prices generally start in the low-$400,000s. The HOA fee ranges from about $15 to $150 per month, depending on home location and other factors. Please verify these prices with a Realtor as they will change.

This is a pretty community, with mature landscaping, a small vineyard, distant mountain views and two small lakes. One lake has a center island with a gazebo and a bridge from the shore, creating a scenic tableau. Many a resident takes advantage of the paved walking path that surrounds the water.

The nicely appointed clubhouse has a ballroom, a couryard and a card room. Neighbors meet here for book chats, painting classes, and happy hours. The outdoor pool is surrounded by bocce ball and shuffleboard courts. Residents have access to a large RV parking lot, too.

This area receives 40 inches of rain and two inches of snow per year on average. Summer temperatures reach the high 90s, and winter temperatures are in the 30s and 40s.

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