Placer County

 

Placer County is located on the northern border of Sacramento County and as of 2000 census had a total population of 305,675.  The major towns in Placer County include Roseville (population 102,191), Rocklin (population 50, 494), Auburn (population 12,849), Lincoln (population 27, 356 and growing) Loomis (population 6,274) and Granite Bay (population around 20,000).

 

All of these towns are within a reasonable distance from downtown Sacramento with easy access to Interstate 80.  Placer County rises to the foothills of the Sierras and many of these towns have scenic views of the Sierras and the hills. The western towns have mild climates while the eastern side in the winter, often cold with snow. Much of Folsom Lake is located in Placer County.

 

Sun City has built a large retirement complex in the town of Roseville along with the town of Lincoln. Many high-tech firms are along the corridor of Hwy. 65 and tourism remains high in the mountains where world class ski resorts flourish in the Sierra's powdery slopes.

 

Placer County is one of the fastest growing.  There are a wide range of housing opportunities from rugged, rural lifestyle either in the forests of the high Sierra or on the many ranches of the rolling foothills not to mention the fast-growing number of suburban communities.

 

Home styles in Placer County range from elegant Victorians in Auburn to the attractive older homes bordering RosevilleΏs Old Town.  Some of the Custom homes in the upscale community of Granite Bay have views of Folsom Lake.

 

Some of the business in Placer County includes Oracle, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Union Pacific Railroad, NEC Electronics, Hewlett-Packard and a 1.1. Million square feet of retail in the Galleria at Roseville.

 

The Sacramento Magazine chose the Winchester County Club in 2005 as one of their Ώhot new neighborhoodsΏ which is located just north of Auburn and has 409 home sites to build custom homes. These folks have about a 45 minute commute to downtown. And building a home here ranges from $1million up to $5 million +.

 

Cities & Unincorporated Areas of Placer County

Auburn

Colfax

North Lake Tahoe

Loomis

Rocklin

Lincoln

Roseville

Granite Bay

Foresthill

New Castle

 

 

Population (2000 Census) 30,364

Median Income $54,925

Median Age     41

 

 

Condo                                      Single Family Homes

$175K+                                   $485K-$$3 mil +

Auburn is located 30 miles east of Sacramento and is known as "The Endurance capitol of the World." The reason for this is because of the 100 mile races between Auburn and Lake Tahoe either by horse and riders and or runners. Historic Auburn's Gold Rush heritage is reflected in the Auburn Wild West Stampede.

 

Outdoor recreation is a hallmark of Auburn with the Auburn State Recreation Area and the American River Canyon which offers horseback riding trails, trail hiking and guided nature trail hikes. While water rafting and kayaking, lake boating, river and lake fishing, mountain biking, and camping are easily accessible. Auburn is also the doorway to the Sierra Nevada foothills which offer skiing, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities.

 

Homes range from Victorians to modern subdivision as well as upscale custom home sites. There are many rural areas and it is not uncommon to see happy California cows grazing and horses ranging, here.

 

Condo  Subdivisions                 Single Family Home Subdivisions

Auburn Greens                                College Heights

                                                         Canyon Court

                                                         Granite Bay Vista Estates

                                                         Shirland Park Estates

                                                         Oak Creek

                                                         Heredia

                                                         Black Forest

                                                         Creekhaven

                                                          Holmes Estates

                                                         Auburn Valley

 

Population (2000 Census) 10,500

Median Income $ 53,733

Median Age 38

 

Condo                                      Single Family Homes

$200K+                                   $232K-$2 mil +

Colfax is located on Interstate 80 between Auburn and Truckee.  Colfax gets just enough snow for families to have fun in the winter and is one of the oldest cities in Placer County. It is bordered by the north fork of the American River and Bear River.  Colfax is the last city with a choice of restaurants and other services on Interstate 80 on the way to the summit of the Sierras. There are rural retreats, bungalows and Victorians in this area as well as a newer subdivision. The theater in Colfax is a must see as it dates back to the old days with crystal chandeliers in the lobby.

 

Condo  Subdivisions                 Single Family Home Subdivisions

Oak Ridge                                           Canyon Creek

                                                            Alpine Meadows

                                                            Rising Sun Mine Estates

                                                            Sleepy Hollow

                                                            Sierra Estates

                                                            Suburban Pines

                                                            White Oak Estates

                                                            Eden Valley View Estate

                                                            Coyote Hill

 

Population (2000 Census) 4,370

Median Income $75,113

Median Age 38

 

Cool is located 6 miles east of Auburn on Highway 49 Cool is known for its annual 31 mile Way to Cool race that is a fundraiser held on the first Sunday of October each year and raises money for prostate cancer as well as its annual Blues Festival. The community is only about 30 years old so the homes are relatively newer.  One of the gated communities in Cool is Auburn Lake Trails and house approximately 1000 homes.

 

Population (2000 Census) 14,102

Median Income $73,951

Median Age 38

 

$315K-$350K                         $229,900-$1.9 mil +

Loomis, a family-orientated community that became incorporated in 1984 is located just 25 miles from Sacramento off Interstate 80. Loomis is booming with plenty of empty land (rural areas) and large-lot custom home sites. Loomis offers an annual Eggplant Festival, its natural streams, and rolling hillsides. Loomis has an abundant native oak trees as well as the foothill pine which adds to the ambiance of this rural area.

 

Condo  Subdivisions                 Single Family Home Subdivisions

Stonegate                                                Loomis Palms

Subdivisions                                            De Anza Estates

                                                                Rachel Estates

                                                                Cedar Oaks Estates

                                                                Lakeshore Estates

                                                                Heather Estates

                                                                Hunter Oaks

                                                                Lemos Ranch

                                                                Clos du Lac

                                                                Sterling Pointe

                                                                Kingmont

                                                                Placer Canyon

                                                                Monte Claire

                                                                Miner's Creek

                                                                Sierra Ridge Estates

Clos Du Lac, a gated community with each custom home having its own vineyard in the front yard. Clos Du Lac was fashioned after French villages with the smallest lot being œ acre while the largest is 23 acres. Per CC & R's harvesting is by a company & all revenues pay to offset the maintenance of the entire community. Because the climate and topography resembles the Mediterranean Sea and Rhone Valley this village has Mediterranean farmhouses and country villas.  The community grows cabernet franc, petite syrah and petite Bordeaux grapes. Definitely one of a kind!

 

 

South Rocklin Zip Code 95677

Population (2000 Census) 25,861

Median Income $61,254

Median Age 36

 

$202K-$345K+                      $269K-$1.1 mil +

Rocklin is split by Interstate 80 and bordered on the east by Highway 65 (per zip code) and northeast of Sacramento.  Rocklin is located about 21 miles from Sacramento. RocklinΏs neighbors are Roseville, Loomis and Lincoln.  Rocklin was built over hills and mesas, divided by ravines that generally have been left in open space which is why many homes have some type of view.  Hence its name Rocklin is very rocky and still has working quarries. Much of the housing has been aimed at the upper and middle brackets with quite a few stucco, tile roofs and small lots. 

 

Condo  Subdivisions                 Single Family Home Subdivisions

Hearthstone                                          Springview Meadows

Club Pacific                                          Woodside

Woodstream                                         Cresleigh

Sunset Village Oaks                              Oakridge

El Don Estates                                       Sunset Country Club

                                                              Southside Ranch

                                                              Sierra Meadows

                                                              Mission Hills

                                                              Green Valley Ranch

                                                              Stonebrook Estates

                                                              Sierra Valley

                                                              Palisades

                                                              Highlands

                                                              Quarry Ridge Estates

                                                              Clover Valley Hills

                                                              Barrington Hills

                                                              South Ridge

                                                              Secret Ravine Estates

 

Rocklin Highlands/ /sierra View Homes primarily built in the 90's

Southside Ranch and Brookfield also has homes built primarily in the 90's

Springfield a gated retirement development

 

North Rocklin            Zip Code 95765

Population (2000 Census) 19,907

Median Income $94,064

Median Age 30

 

 

Oracle Corporation and TNT Logistics are located her, providing jobs

 

 

Condo  Subdivisions                             Single Family Homes Subdivisions

Park Place                                                              Springfield

Stanford Village                                                       Sunset West

                                                                                Stanford Ranch

                                                                                Highland Ranch

                                                                                Stanford Foothills

                                                                                Claremont

                                                                                Stonecreek

                                                                                Whitney Oaks

 

Stanford Ranch, master planned community on 3,500 acres

Whitney Oaks a higher end professional community with 2000 homes and golf course

Clover Valley/Sunset Whitney is an older community built in the 60's with a private country club and custom and semi custom homes.

 

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Lincoln            Zip Code 95648

Population (2000 Census) 18,302

Median Income $57,323

Median Age 36

 

$269K+                                   $259K-$2.9Mil +

Old to new, Lincoln located along Highway 65 in Placer County along the rolling hills and 27 miles northeast of Sacramento. It is a family-oriented community. Best known for the Feats of Clay Festival (ceramic artists at Gladding McBean Terra cotta plant).  This is a fast growing city with new homes springing up everyday and older housing in the older part of Lincoln. A master planned community known as Twelve Bridges with a 72-par, 18-hole Golf Club is surrounded by 3,000 acres of open and natural space. Situated within the twelve Bridges development is Sun City, an active adult community offering retirement living with a golf course, club house, and organized activities. The city of Lincoln also has its own airport with a 6,000 foot runway.

 

An Indian casino, Thunder Valley is just a few miles out of town and offers a variety of jobs.

 

Housing is a mix. The old town has many cottage, bungalows and homes built 60-100 years ago and moving outwardly the housings gets newer and bigger.

 

Condo Subdivisions                  Single Family Home Subdivisions

Lincoln Crossing                                         Chaparral Estates

                                                                    Quail Meadows

                                                                    Brookside Acres

                                                                    Laehr Estates

                                                                    Lincoln Village

                                                                    Country Meadows

                                                                    Sun City

                                                                    Lincoln Hills

                                                                    Aspen Meadows

                                                                    Lincoln Crossing

                                                                    Lakeside Drive

                                                                    Brookview

                                                                    Park Estates

                                                                    Foskett Ranch

                                                                    Twelve Bridges

                                                                    Verdera

 

Roseville        Zip Codes 95747 and 95678 and 95661

Roseville offers a mix of housing opportunities. As you can see Roseville is quite large and has 3 separate zip codes. Roseville got its start from the railroad and was originally named Junction City but soon changed its name to Roseville. Rumor has it that it was named after the many roses that were growing in abundance or from a pretty girl named Rose who won the hearts of the locals. The Union Pacific still operates the largest switching service yard in the Western States, here.

 

Roseville is located just 16-18 miles north of Sacramento, off of Interstate 80 as well as Highway 65.

 

Each of the areas in Roseville has been carefully planned and land reserved in order to continue their growth.

West Roseville           Zip Code 95747

Population (2000 Census) 31,742

Median Income $71, 228

Median Age 39

 

$239K-$350K                         $287K-$1 mil +

This portion of Roseville is home to the Galleria with over 1,000,000 square feet of retail. Roseville has captured much of the retail trade of the region which has definitely contributed to its success and brought in tremendous tax revenue for its residents. This is in large part why those living in Roseville are able to have a large supply of parks, playgrounds and activities. Moderately priced housing with mostly stucco and tile roofs are located here. There are a few gated communities in this area.

 

Sun City a Del Webb adult community of 3500 homes and 27 hole golf course.

 

 

Condo Subdivisions                  Single Family Home Subdivisions

The Villas                                               Sierra Crossings

                                                               Silverado

                                                               Sun City

                                                               Prospector Point

                                                               Crocker Ranch

                                                                Woodcreek

                                                                Pleasant Grove

                                                                Diamond Creek

                                                                Villas at Morgan Creek

                                                                St. Andrews

                                                                Pinehurst

                                                                Morgan Creek

                                                                Willow Creek

                                                                Doyle Ranch

                                                                Waterstone

 

Central Roseville       Zip Code 95678

Population (2000 Census) 38,052

Median Income $ 56,165

Median Age 34

$190K-$359K+                      $185K- $920K +

 

This zip code of Roseville is where Roseville began for the most part. Downtown, older Roseville as well as the train yard is located in this area. There are also many newer homes that have been built here, as well. Modest homes, generally well cared for tree lined streets, plenty of shade with bike paths and a restored movie theater, art deco in design is the arts center.

 

Condo Subdivisions                  Single Family Home Subdivisions

Roseville Greens                                       Porter Estates

Cirby Woods                                            Los Ceritos

Reserves                                                   Enwood

Campania                                                  Springfield

Crestgate                                                   Diamond Oaks

                                                                  Highland Reserve

                                                                  Summerhill

                                                                  Ridgewood

                                                                  Parkside Estates

                                                                  Hampton Place

                                                                  Westwood Terrace

 

East Roseville                        Zip Code 95661

Population (2000 Census) 31,297

Median Income $66,342

Median Age 38

 

$250K-$350K                         $ 289K- $1 mil +

This area of Roseville is to the east of Highway 80 and closest to Granite Bay. This area boasts of its fine schools and semi to custom homes and a definite up move up from the other 2 zip codes in Roseville.

 

Condo Subdivisions                  Single Family Home Subdivisions

Phoenician                                        Hampton Village

Cirby Ranch

Aviana

Johnson Ranch

Oakmont Meadows

Stoneridge

Hidden Hills

Woodridge Creek

Huntington Oaks

Courtside

Eureka Village

Wellington

Kentfield

Alder Point

Eagle Crest

Vista Oaks

Granite Bay Pointe

Reuter Ranch

Creekside Estates

Woodbridge Ranch

Whispering Canyon

Stone Canyon

                                               

 

 

Granite Bay    Zip Code 95746

Population (2000 Census) 25,270

Median Income $114,317

Median Age 36

 

$500+                                      $379K-$3 Mil +

Granite Bay an upscale community that previously was part of Roseville is an unincorporated community as of 1987. Granite Bay is just 24 miles northeast of Sacramento and covers an area of approximately 25 square miles and borders Lake Folsom. The community boasts of a very high quality of life due to its great location, super community plan, first rate schools, numerous churches and a low crime rate. Very exclusive custom homes are found here

 

Its roots go back when it was known as ΏGranite BarΏ with many gold mines in the 1800's.  Granite Bay was named for the granite rock quarried from its banks and used a rip-rap in the wing dams of Folsom Dam. As you drive through Granite Bay it is very common to see all of the outcroppings of Granite. It gives distinction to this area.  There are several upscale gated communities and a superior Granite Bay golf course.

 

Here are a few of Granite Bay Gated Communites of Distinction:

 

Ashley Woods, a gated community with both custom and semi-custom homes

Granite Bay Hills, an elegant gated high end custom home community

Greyhawk, close to Granite Bay Golf Club in a gated area of custom homes

Hillsborough, is a gated community of both custom and semi custom homes

Los Lagos, is a guarded gated community of custom homes which borders Folsom Lake

The Residences, across from Granite Bay Golf Club, a gated community

Wedgewood, a friendly gated community of high end custom homes

Wexford, a guarded stately well established gated community of high end custom homes

 

Condo Subdivisions                  Single Family Home Subdivisions

Village Center                                              Rollingwood

                                                                    Treelake

                                                                    Folsom Lake Estates

                                                                    Stanton Estate

                                                                    Walden Woods

                                                                    Ashley Woods

                                                                    Hillsborough

                                                                    Country Oaks

                                                                    Hidden Lakes

                                                                    Quail Oaks

                                                                    The Residences

                                                                    Westlake

                                                                    Silver Oaks

                                                                    Woodchase

                                                                    Grosvenor Downs

                                                                    Winterhawk

                                                                    Greyhawk

                                                                    Hidden Lakes

                                                                    Shelborne Estate

                                                                    Silverwood

                                                                    Douglas Ranch

                                                                    Princeton Reach

                                                                    Granite Hills

                                                                    Los Lagos

                                                                    Wedgewood

                                                                    Wexford

 

Population (2000 Census) 7,222

Median Income $57,732

Median Age 39

 

                                                $225K-$990K+

 

Just as the name suggests you will find Foresthill with tall California Pine trees and located about 15 miles from Highway 80 just east of Auburn. White water rafting, off road trails, camping, fishing and hiking are just a few of the outdoor amenities this small town offers. There are a variety of homes ranging from smaller homes to estate sized homes.

 

Condo Subdivisions                  Single Family Home Subdivisions

                                                                Todd Valley

                                                                Trailhead

                                                                Monte Verdi

 

Newcastle       Zip Code 95658

Population (2000 Census) 7,853

Median Income $68,156

Median Age 41

 

                                                $$249K-$1.5Mil +

Newcastle is located just above Loomis off if Highway 80 and west of Auburn off highway193. Best known for their mandarin oranges, Newcastle celebrates with the Mountain Mandarin Festival each year in November. This lovely area has older homes on large lots and newer homes with views of the Sacramento Valley.

 

Condo Subdivisions                  Single Family Home Subdivisions

                                                                Cantry Heights

                                                                Chili Hill Farms

                                                                Pickwick Hill Estates

                                                                Kentucky Green

                                                                Dobbas Ranch Estates

                                                                Dream Ranch Estates

                                                                Whittington Hills