Redding, CA relocation guide
Moving to Montgomery Creek, CA
$512,500Median home value
Shasta CountyArea
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About Montgomery Creek
A tiny community on Highway 299 in eastern Shasta County, deep in the Lassen National Forest corridor between Redding and Burney. A few dozen homes — cabins, manufactured homes, and rural properties — cluster along Montgomery Creek near the Pit River. It suits anglers, hunters, and off-grid-minded residents who want forest living far from any town's bustle.
Home prices in Montgomery Creek
The median home value in Montgomery Creek is $512,500.
Top places in Montgomery Creek
- Pit River — wild trout fishing minutes from town
- Lake Britton — the PG&E reservoir for boating and swimming, 20 minutes east
- McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park — the spectacular falls, 30 minutes east
- Lassen National Forest — surrounding wilderness in every direction
- Hat Creek — the spring-fed trout stream to the east
Commuting from Montgomery Creek
- Burney is about 25 minutes east via CA-299.
- Redding is roughly 1 hour west; Redding Municipal Airport about 1 hour 10 minutes.
- No commuter rail; CA-299 is the only through route.
Montgomery Creek FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Montgomery Creek, CA?
The median home value in Montgomery Creek is $512,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Montgomery Creek, CA?
Burney is about 25 minutes east via CA-299.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.