Mentone Real Estate

About Mentone

Mentone: unincorporated foothill community at the gateway to the san bernardino mountains.

Mentone is a small unincorporated community of approximately 10,000 residents in San Bernardino County, tucked between Redlands and the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains along the SR-38 corridor. Originally a citrus-growing community, Mentone today offers a mix of older single-family homes on larger-than-typical lots, ranch and rural-residential properties, and a quieter pace than its larger neighbors, all just minutes from Redlands services and the gateway to Big Bear and the mountain communities.

Mentone is the quiet, land-friendly alternative at the eastern edge of the Redlands area. An unincorporated foothill community of roughly 10,000, it trades the density of the larger Inland Empire cities for larger lots, older single-family and ranch homes, and a rural-residential feel, all just minutes from Redlands services and directly on the SR-38 gateway to Big Bear and the mountain communities. Buyers searching Mentone homes for sale are usually after space, quiet, and value rather than walkable amenities.

The market here is small and distinctive. Inventory is thin, often only a handful of homes at a time, and the range is wide, from modest older houses to custom foothill properties well above a million dollars. The larger lots are the real draw, since room for RVs, workshops, gardens, or animals is far easier to find here than in a typical subdivision, and much of the community is non-HOA, which appeals to buyers who want to use their land without restriction.

Mentone falls under Redlands Unified School District, feeding into Redlands-area schools, with Crafton Hills College a short drive away. Day-to-day dining is small and local along Mentone Boulevard, anchored by the Mill Creek Cattle Company steakhouse, while downtown Redlands and its restaurants, breweries, and vintage shopping sit just four miles west. Outdoor access is a highlight, with Wildwood Canyon State Park, Mill Creek, and the San Bernardino National Forest all close at hand.

The honest considerations are worth naming early: the foothill setting means wildfire risk and insurance availability are things to review before you fall in love with a property, and thin inventory means well-priced homes can move quickly. After 30 years in this region, we can help you weigh lot and location against those realities, line up insurance questions early, and act when the right property appears. Whenever you would like to explore Mentone, we are glad to help at your pace with no pressure.

Schools in Mentone

School district

Redlands Unified School District (RUSD)

Mentone is served by Redlands Unified, feeding into Redlands-area campuses. Crafton Hills College in nearby Yucaipa provides a two-year college option minutes away, and downtown Redlands adds private-school choices within a short drive.

Notable schools

School attendance boundaries can change, so always verify the current assignment for any specific address.