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Northwest Auburn

Northwest Auburn

Neighborhood in Auburn, California

Placer County 95602 , 95603
$554,140 Average Value
$329 Average Price per Sq Ft
34 Homes For Sale

Northwest Auburn may stretch along the Sierra Nevada Foothills from north to south, but its commercial and residential features go from east to west. Its eastern border is densely lined with restaurants, shopping centers, businesses and government offices. However, moving west, the area becomes increasingly residential, with planned cul-de-sac streets and spacious rural properties.

Homes

Housing in Northwest Auburn comes in various styles, including New Traditional, Contemporary, ranch, and California craftsman. Homes typically cost between $520,000 and $850,000 for three to four bedrooms and come with wide paved driveways that lead to multi-car garages. Greenery is diverse, with some residences hidden behind heavily forested lawns and others on full display with minimalist manicured grass plots. Family farms, personal vineyards and desert landscaping are common sights on the neighborhood’s outskirts.

There are also 55 and up mobile home communities throughout Northwest Auburn. Golden Chain, Edgewood and Rock Creek Mobile Home Parks list two-bed, two-bath homes for anywhere between $30,000 and $165,000.

Schools

Students can begin their education at Auburn Elementary School, which has a C rating on Niche. The school has many annual traditions that students can participate in, such as their Fall Festival, Panther Dash and year-end staff versus fifth-grade kickball game. Older students generally move on to EV Cain Middle School, which has a C-plus Niche rating, followed by Placer High School, which earns an A-minus from Niche for its AP and gifted program.

Parks

Regional Park is the neighborhood’s primary green space. It features a large duck pond, two playgrounds, picnic tables, four tennis courts and a free disc golf course. Joanne “Jo” Barragan, Real Estate Broker Associate at eXp Realty of California and 20-year local, says the park is also popular for community activities and events. “Kids will play soccer there on Saturdays. It’s where I used to play softball, too. They even hold concerts there sometimes by the big lake, and they just held the All American Rib Cookoff there this past spring.”

Atwood Park is a smaller but locally loved residential park. A children’s playground with benches and a small bridge leads toward a duck pond hidden by lush trees and full shrubs.

Shopping and Dining

Northwest Auburn brings a lot to the table when it comes to dining. Stop by Mission Coffee, the self-proclaimed heart of North Auburn, for a warm cup of joe or dig into hearty Southern-style barbeque at Sierra Grill Smokehouse. When happy hour hits, Rebellion Brewing Company has a variety of craft beer on tap and canned in-house. Right outside the neighborhood, Mt. Vernon Winery is a favorite of local wine enthusiasts. This family-run business offers a wide selection of wines and a patio for tastings with a sprawling view of the vineyards.

There are plenty of retail options, too. Barragan says, “Northwest Auburn is where you’re going to find all your big box stores and chains. All your shopping is up there.” National brands like Target, Ulta Beauty and Ross can be found in the Crossroads and Rock Creek Plaza shopping centers, while local brands like Bel Air grocery are in the Auburn Village strip mall. Residents can also explore 49er Flea Market and its rotating list of local vendors on the first Saturday of every month.

Transportation

State Route 49 is the main thoroughfare of Northwest Auburn. Commuting locals can take Route 49 onto Interstate 80 and be downtown within 30 minutes. Residents can access public transportation through Placer County Transit, a fixed bus route, or Dial-A-Ride, a curb-to-curb driving service. The Placer Commuter Express is also an option for those who work downtown; Monday through Friday, this commuter bus service takes locals from all over Western Placer County to downtown Sacramento and back.

Auburn Municipal Airport is 3 1/2 miles from the neighborhood and offers locals access to air ambulances, flight instruction, private charters and scenic tours.

Important to Know

Many government and county service offices are clustered in the center of the neighborhood. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is based in Northwest Auburn, as well as the Auburn Jail and Placer County Probation Juvenile Detention Facility.

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is also located within the neighborhood and provides residents with same-day walk-ins, urgent and emergency care, virtual consultations and lab work.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Edgar Gosalvez

    Edgar Gosalvez

    Century 21 Cornerstone Realty

    (279) 972-9762

    77 Total Sales

    3 in Northwest Auburn

    $1M - $1.4M Price Range

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  • Tim Leingang

    Tim Leingang

    Granite Equity Group

    (916) 999-7016

    45 Total Sales

    1 in Northwest Auburn

    $218,900 Price

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  • Tiffany Tate

    Tiffany Tate

    Newpoint Realty

    (916) 758-4960

    99 Total Sales

    1 in Northwest Auburn

    $345,000 Price

    Tiffany Tate
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  • Roxane Schepens

    Roxane Schepens

    Century 21 Cornerstone Realty

    (530) 405-2946

    46 Total Sales

    1 in Northwest Auburn

    $645,000 Price

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  • Steve French

    Steve French

    Foothill Real Estate

    (916) 999-9214

    65 Total Sales

    2 in Northwest Auburn

    $620K - $675K Price Range

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  • Kenneth Jamaca

    Kenneth Jamaca

    J Castle Group

    (925) 489-0965

    75 Total Sales

    3 in Northwest Auburn

    $220K - $726K Price Range

    Kenneth Jamaca
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Sacramento International

56 min drive

Bus

Bell Rd & County Center Dr

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Galena Dr & Quartz Dr

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HWY 49 & Quartz Dr

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Atwood Rd & Corral Dr

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Chana Park

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Richardson Dr & Dry Creek

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Education St & Professional Dr

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Northwest Auburn US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,116
Number of Homes for Sale
34
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
6.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,942
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,679
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
901
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
891
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$1,905
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
Median Condo Rent
$1,860
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,860

Demographics

Total Population
8,811
Median Age
44
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.1%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$70,326
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$91,788

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
24.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
55.2%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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