Community Guide
Cherry Valley, California: country living at the pass
Cherry Valley is a rural, unincorporated community at the northwestern edge of the San Gorgonio Pass in Riverside County, home to about 6,500 people. With orchards, ranches, and mountain views, it offers a slower, country pace near the I-10 corridor.
Housing stock
The kinds of homes you will find in Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley is not one kind of market. From ranch acreage to country cottages, the area has a home for just about every buyer who wants room to breathe.
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Rural Residential & Ranch Properties
Large lots, ranches, and orchards define the market, with room for horses, gardens, and real space between neighbors.
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Country Cottages & Established Homes
Older country homes on tree-lined lanes, popular with retirees and everyone looking for a slower pace at the pass.
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Equestrian Properties
Horse-friendly acreage with paddocks and outbuildings, a distinctly different market from the neighboring cities.
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Mountain-View Parcels
Orchards and foothill parcels framed by the San Bernardino Mountains, a short drive from the I-10 corridor.
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Not sure which fits you?
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Market data
Market Data for Cherry Valley
A six-number snapshot of the Cherry Valley market is on the way, so the direction of the area shows at a glance.
- Median Sale Price
- ~$430K
- What homes in Cherry Valley are selling for, tracked monthly
- Source: Redfin, Sep 2026
- Median List Price
- ~$377K
- What sellers are asking, tracked monthly
- Source: Movoto, Oct 2026
- Median Price per Sq Ft
- ~$223
- The price per square foot trend for the area
- Source: Redfin
- Median Days on Market
- ~235 days
- How long homes sit before offers, on average
- Source: Movoto, Oct 2026
- Homes Sold, Last Month
- Coming soon
- Monthly closed sales volume across the area
- Active Listings
- ~96
- Current homes for sale in Cherry Valley today
- Source: Movoto, Oct 2026
Local market data coming soon
We publish Cherry Valley numbers only when we can verify them. Julian follows this market week to week and can pull current sale prices, days on market, and inventory for the properties you care about on a short call, so you are never negotiating in the dark. Check back here as the area's figures come online.
Sources: Local market data for Cherry Valley is being compiled from MLS and public records and will be added here as it is verified, with sources named alongside each figure.
Life in Cherry Valley
What it is actually like to live here
Cherry Valley is rural country living at the northwestern edge of the San Gorgonio Pass, home to about 6,500 people on orchards, ranches, and large lots. There are no strip-mall streets here; the rhythm is set by horses, gardens, and the seasons of the nearby Oak Glen apple country.
The setting is the payoff. Framed by the San Bernardino Mountains, with Bogart Regional Park, the Edward-Dean Museum and Gardens, and the annual Cherry Festival on the local calendar, it offers a country pace that the neighboring cities have traded away.
The trade is the commute. Highway 79 and I-10 keep Redlands, Beaumont, and Banning within easy reach, but the drive west is a real one. Buyers weigh that against large lots, equestrian living, and a slower, peaceful pace that is hard to replicate. It is a place for people who want the pass without the passerby.
- Large lots, orchards, and equestrian living
- A slower, country pace popular with retirees and horse owners
- Oak Glen apple country and Bogart Regional Park right up the road
Local resources
Real links for living in Cherry Valley
Parks, food, schools, and getting around, organized by what you are looking for and linked straight to the official sources where we have them.
Outdoors
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Bogart Regional Park
Camping, fishing, and a tree-lined reservoir in the foothills, run by the local parks district.
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Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens
A historic estate house with art, furniture, and landscaped gardens on Oak Glen Road.
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Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
A desert wetland refuge with boardwalk trails through fan palms, about 25 minutes east of town.
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Dining & Shopping
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Riley's Apple Farm
U-pick apples, cider, and pies in nearby Oak Glen, a short drive up the mountain.
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Willowbrook Apple Farm
A family orchard stand with fresh apples and cider in the Oak Glen apple country.
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Moms Country Orchards
Fruit stands, preserves, and baked goods along the Oak Glen loops, a classic fall tradition.
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Education
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Beaumont Unified School District
The K-12 district serving Cherry Valley and the surrounding pass communities.
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Beaumont High School
The district's comprehensive high school, at the heart of the local school community.
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MSJC San Gorgonio Pass Campus
A Mt. San Jacinto College campus in nearby Banning serving the pass area.
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Transportation
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I-10 Close By
The I-10 corridor sits minutes south of Cherry Valley for commutes across the Inland Empire.
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Beaumont Transit
Local fixed routes and Dial-A-Ride serve Cherry Valley and the surrounding Beaumont area.
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Metrolink Commuter Rail
Mainline Metrolink stations in San Bernardino and Redlands connect the pass to Los Angeles.
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Community calendar
Local events in Cherry Valley
Markets and seasonal events in Cherry Valley, checked against official venue and community sources. Details change, so confirm on the linked pages before you head out.
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First and third Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cherry Valley Farmers Market
10223 Beaumont Ave, Cherry Valley
A community-run market with farm-fresh foods and handmade gifts.
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Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 on select dates
Christmas Nights at 123 Farm
10600 Highland Springs Ave, Cherry Valley
More than a million lights across the lavender fields and olive groves, with a Christmas village and Santa's Workshop. Advance tickets required.
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Friday, Nov 13, 2026, 5 p.m. (repeat dates)
Movies at the Museum
Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens, 9401 Oak Glen Rd
An outdoor film evening at the newly reopened Edward-Dean Museum.
Official details
Dates and details change. Every event above links to the official city, venue or organizer page so you can confirm the latest before you go.
My thoughts
Julian's honest take on Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley is the answer for buyers who know what they want: land, horses or room for them, and a slower daily rhythm under the San Bernardinos. It is a niche market, and the houses here sell to the right person, not to the highest bidder in a rush. Understanding the lots, the wells, the septic, and the equestrian rules is the whole game.
My job is making sure you see every option clearly, then choosing the path that fits you. Honest advice, clear communication, and people before transactions. That is how I work, and it is how I would want to be treated in your shoes.
Julian Cesar
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Cherry Valley questions, answered straight
Is Cherry Valley a good place to live?
Cherry Valley is rural country living at the San Gorgonio Pass, with orchards, ranches, and mountain views just north of the I-10 corridor. If the pace of the big cities feels too fast, this is a slower, country alternative that still keeps the region within reach.
What is the commute like from Cherry Valley?
Highway 79 runs north of I-10, connecting Redlands, Beaumont, and Banning along the pass corridor, with I-10 close by for the wider Inland Empire. It is a country location, so the trade is a longer drive west for a slower life at the pass.
What schools serve Cherry Valley?
The Beaumont Unified School District serves the area, including Beaumont Senior High on Cherry Valley Boulevard. Julian Cesar can help you match a property to the right feeder pattern for your family.
Thinking about Cherry Valley?
Whether you are buying, selling, or just exploring, Julian Cesar can show you the Cherry Valley that the listings never capture, plus the wider Inland Empire, Orange County, and Los Angeles.