Discover More About Sacramento Cities And Communities, Search the MLS Free To Find Homes For Sale
With so many great communities in the Sacramento, it can become challenging to find just the right neighborhood that you can call home. To make it easy for you to find your next home, we have put together detailed information on the best cities that Sacramento has to offer.
In addition to giving you information on our exclusive buyer programs, we have put together this website to save you time. Each city page provides you with the opportunity to discover more about the different architectures, home sizes, lot sizes, and even provides you the opportunity to instantly access ALL of the available homes.
As you look through the different cities to find you next home, you may still find it challenging to find the next place you want to live and that’s OK! When you just can’t decide, we invite you to give us a call at (916) 802-8940 and we will be happy to take the time to understand more about your goals and help you to find that neighborhood that is going to be your next home.
Area: El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills is known as “EDH” by locals and is a beautiful community. It was ranked #77 place to live in America by CNN Money Magazine in 2007 and is known for having a high median household income. Homes in El Dorado Hills range from 1,200-9,600 square feet and lots range from 3,300 square feet up to14.6 acre lots! As you can see, there is a wide range of sizes of homes and lots to choose from. Most homes here were built from 1980-2006. You will find quaint smaller homes in the older areas, and find the new custom and semi-custom built homes in gated communities, like the master planned community called Serrano. If you are looking for more of a rural escape, you can find gorgeous country estates with large lots as well.
El Dorado Hills offers many fun things to do. The stunning El Dorado Town Center offers amazing shops, concerts, events, hotels, an IMAX theater, a spa, art, and four start restaurants just to name a few! El Dorado is also home to top-notch schools including Jackson Elementary, Oak Meadow, Guiding Hands School, and several more. Residents love this gem of a town!
Area: Folsom
Folsom keeps its quaint feel even though it has many different communities. Many homes are situated on large lots, many in an excess of 10,000 square feet and most between 2,400 square feet and some up to 3 acres! Most homes though are 800-6,000 square feet and offer a range of styles. You can find homes ranging in architectural styles from Contemporary, Traditional, Craftsman, to custom high-end designs. Many homes in Folsom are beautiful subdivisions geared towards families with lots of trails for outdoor activities. Most homes in Folsom were built between 1975 and 2007. Many homes also have pools and large outdoor entertainment areas. If you are looking for a home in a gated community, Folsom has that too! There are even communities with tennis courts, private clubhouses, golf courses, private lakes and much more in Folsom!
There is so much to do in Folsom with wonderful shopping and restaurants close by as well as many parks, trails, malls, water activities on local rivers, museums, wine tastings at local vineyards, and great schools, giving you plenty of options for your lifestyle!
Area: Rancho Cordova and Gold River
Rancho Cordova and Gold River is a great niche in Sacramento County. Homes here range in size from 900 square feet to 5,700 square feet. Lots here range in size from 1,700 square feet to over a whopping 29,000 square feet! As you can tell, there is a huge range of home styles and sizes to choose from here. Anatolia is one master planned community with over 4,000 homes, and features a huge Clubhouse with 3 pools, trails, parks, and much more. This is an example of Rancho Cordova living at it’s best!
Residents love all that this area has to offer. There are amazing restaurants that locals love including Formaggio Tavern and Patio and Aladdin Café! If you love to shop, you will enjoy quaint stores such as Il Forno Wine Shop and large stores such as Target and Wal-Mart for all your household needs. There are excellent schools here including San Juan Unified and it has 2 middle schools, 1 elementary school and 1 great high school. Located only 89 miles from San Francisco, 67 miles from Napa, and 15 miles from Downtown Sacramento, you have it all here in this treasured community!
Area: Fair Oaks
Real Estate in Fair Oaks ranges from very exclusive larger homes with 4+ bedrooms and 9,500 square feet to smaller homes and condos with 2-3 bedrooms and 1,200 square feet in a lower price range. You can find such a range of home sizes and styles with some starter homes at 850 square feet to mansions, depending on what you want. Fair Oaks is in a natural setting so expect to see chickens running wild in the countryside, in fact, that is what Fair Oaks is known for! Most homes here were built between 1950-2000 and there are several new communities being built. You have a wide variety of homes to choose from depending on what best fits your style, although gorgeous expansive Ranch style homes are the most popular.
Located in the heart of Northeast Sacramento between Highway 50 and I-80, there is incredible entertainment, restaurants and shops and has some of the best malls in Northern California. This area is also known for its quaint charm including golf courses and parks, fishing and canoeing on the American river, and equestrian trails. Fair Oaks is a wonderful established community that is family-oriented and has the desirable San Juan school district that families love.
Area: Granite Bay
Granite Bay is considered the most prestigious area in Sacramento to live.
Granite Bay is a beautiful area located north east of Sacramento in Placer County. East Roseville and Granite Bay share the same school district, called Eureka, which is considered the most desirable in the entire area. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento, this beautiful community boasts homes with 2-3 bedrooms and 1,000-3,000 square feet and goes up to mansion type estates with 4,000-16,000 square feet! It’s a family oriented community with a pristine education system. Most homes here are custom or semi-custom built, many of which are in stunning gated communities. Many homes have pools too!
Several neighborhoods in Granite Bay were built around man made lakes such as a community called Tree Lakes, which is famous for its rock outcropping that gives the landscaping a classy and unique natural look! The homes here range in style and size, giving buyers a range to choose from! It is located only 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento and just a 2-hour drive to Reno, Nevada. Here you will find the best of all worlds in this prestigious area!
Area: Sacramento
Sacramento keeps its quaint feel even though it has many different communities. The houses in Sacramento range from 600 square feet starter homes to large 10,000+ square feet homes, some on huge lots with an incredible natural country ambience. The architecture of homes in Sacramento ranges from Traditional, Victorian, Country Estate, to custom-built mansions. Most lots are 7,000+ square feet. Known as the “City of Trees” and for being the Capital of California, many people don’t know that Downtown Sacramento has a thriving hip nightlife.
There is so much to do in Sacramento with wonderful shopping and restaurants close by as well as many parks, trails, malls, golf courses, water activities on local Rivers, country clubs, great schools, giving you plenty of options for your lifestyle.
Area: Orangevale
Orangevale is a growing community within Sacramento County. Homes here range in size from 650 square feet to over 5,400 square feet. Most lots are 1,400 square feet to over 6 acres! Located between Folsom and Fair Oaks, this rural community has many homes with horses and fruit trees and is truly beautiful.
There is so much to do in Orangevale with great restaurants including Annie’s Breakfast and Steaks, a local favorite on Sunday mornings, Blue Nami Sushi, O’Connor’s Grill and so many more! The shops here range from small quaint shops to larger chains for all your shopping delights. Primarily a family community, schools here are top-notch such as Orangevale Open School.
Each community has its own charm and character and in places like Fair Oaks, you have everything from malls, outdoor fishing and canoeing to great restaurants, shopping and entertainment, while still being surrounded by the beautiful country ambience of the golf courses and rustic charming communities. With a wide range of homes to choose from, you are sure to find a wonderful home that is perfect for you.
Now, I invite you to discover more of Sacramento and get homes in any city or community here. There has never been such an incredible time to buy a house in such a desirable area! Take advantage of this buyer’s market now before it ends. It takes just 30 seconds to get started by filling out the form below.
