Sacramento County
Sacramento
California’s vibrant capital city — historic neighborhoods, farm-to-fork dining, and a fast-evolving urban core.
Median Price
$485,000
Active Listings
412
Population
≈ 525,000
County
Sacramento County
Welcome to Sacramento
California’s capital combines tree-lined historic grids with a renewed downtown core. From craftsman bungalows in East Sac to high-rise condos near Golden 1 Center, Sacramento offers unmatched urban variety at prices well below the Bay Area.
History
How Sacramento got here
Founded in 1849 at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, the city was the western terminus of the Pony Express and the Transcontinental Railroad. Its grid was laid out by Captain John Sutter, and many original Victorian and Craftsman homes remain in Land Park, East Sac, and Curtis Park.
Lifestyle
Living in Sacramento
Farm-to-fork capital, river trails, midtown art walks, and a booming food and craft beverage scene. Bike everywhere on the American River Parkway, Sundays at the Sunday Farmers Market under the freeway, evenings at concerts in the park.
Highlights
Farm-to-Fork Capital of America
Golden 1 Center (Sacramento Kings)
American River Parkway (32 miles)
Top hospitals: UC Davis Medical Center
Historic neighborhoods at attainable prices
Schools
Sacramento City Unified
San Juan Unified
Twin Rivers Unified
Sac State
UC Davis (nearby)
Attractions
California State Capitol
Crocker Art Museum
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Sutter's Fort
Golden 1 Center
California Museum
Local Dining
The Kitchen
Localis
Canon East Sac
Mulvaney's B&L
Allora
Ella Dining Room
Parks & Recreation
McKinley Park
Land Park
William Land Park (Zoo)
Discovery Park
American River Parkway
Neighborhoods
East Sacramento
Land Park
Curtis Park
Midtown (grid)
Tahoe Park
Pocket-Greenhaven
Natomas
Arden-Arcade
Commute & Access
Light rail + downtown core; 90 min to SF Bay Area via I-80 / Capitol Corridor train
Market Trend
Urban infill demand strong; East Sac and Midtown moving in <21 days. Outer suburbs softer with rising inventory.
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