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Tight-knit suburb on the American River, bikeable to downtown
Just upstream from Sacramento, Wilhaggin del Dayo is more than a 3-mile stretch along the American River. “We’re a community of 2,100 homes, so we’re pretty spread out,” says Kathleen Newton, a local since 2012. “But you know your closest neighbors, so when you’re out in the yard, you’ll wave and say hello. It’s multigenerational, and people who buy here usually live here for a very long time.” These longtime residents look out for each other: they volunteer dues to the Wilhagen Dayo Neighborhood Association, whose off-duty patrols have led to one the lowest crime rates in the county. Slow-paced streets don’t get much through traffic, and oak trees can shade pedestrians from California sun. “Everybody’s constantly out walking since we’re right next to the American River Parkway, one of the jewels of Sacramento County,” says Newton. “That’s why a lot of people want to live here.”
1970s ranch-styles on the American River
Compared to 1950s homes in Arden Park and Marie-Gordon Heights, most houses in Wilhaggin del Dayo were built in the 1970s. These ranch-styles typically have wide lots close to neighbors, and most backyards have a pool. Three-bedrooms range from $690,000 to $1 million, while four-bedrooms can go up to $1.7 million. Higher-end properties tend to be farthest from the American River, and they usually have more square footage. Budget-friendly homes are closer to the river, and flood insurance is recommended for lower-elevation properties. “We don’t have many sales come up,” says Newton. “If you see something for sale, you better pounce on it because it’ll probably be gone in a week.”
Ranch style homes are common in Wilhaggin del Dayo.
Most homes in Wilhaggin del Dayo were built in the 1970s.
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Low crime with Wilhaggin Del Dayo Neighborhood Association
“We’re one of the biggest examples of the community here,” says Newton, Communications Director for the Wilhaggin Del Dayo Neighborhood Association. “We were founded in 2006 by neighbors who decided to get together because there was an uptick in burglaries. Now we have the most robust off-duty program in the county.” The Association contracts off-duty officers with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, and they run 10 patrols a week. In addition to these services, Association members receive a biweekly report in exchange for monthly dues. This voluntary membership costs $300 per month, and half of homeowners enroll. Accordingly, the CAP Index Crime Score is half of the national average and sits at a 2 out of 10 as of April 2024.
A-rated options in San Juan Unified School District
Del Dayo Elementary serves kindergarten through sixth grade in the northern portion of the neighborhood, and Niche gives it an A-minus rating. Students here can advance to Arden Middle, about 2 miles north, and it receives a B-plus. In the south, Sierra Oaks Elementary serves kindergarten through eighth grade, and it also receives a B-plus. Both pathways lead to Rio Americano High: it’s rated an A-minus by Niche and ranks in the top 20 best public high schools for Sacramento County. An alternative for grades six through 12, Choices Charter School receives an A-minus and has a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1.
Sierra Oaks K-8 is a quality elementary school near Sierra Oaks Vista.
Rio Americano High School is a modern looking school in Del Paso Manor.
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Walk, bike or paddle along the American River
Spanning across the neighborhood’s southern border, bikers can enjoy a stretch of the American River Parkway. “It's a beautiful trail with lots of trees and wildlife,” says Newton. “Some people even use it as a commuter corridor to go to work downtown.” This westbound trip is roughly 12 miles, or they might go 20 miles east to Folsom. Pedestrians can connect to parks along the northern riverbank, such as William B. Pond Recreation Area. Here, an expansive picnic area is suited for a waterside meal, and Arden Rapids caters to adventurous rafters. Across the Harold Richey Memorial Bridge, River Bend Park has 444 acres of hiking and equestrian trails. Ashton Park isn’t along the river, but it’s a short walk from most homes: this green space features basketball and tennis courts, plus a playground.
Enjoy a bike ride along the American River.
The American River Parkway has easy to challenging trails for Wilhaggin del Dayo visitors.
Bella Bru Café is a local chain that prides itself on California-grown ingredients, and it’s walkable from east-side homes. “Everybody goes there for morning coffee, and it’s always busy with so many people doing business and talking in there,” says Newton. “That’s the closest place that everybody knows.” Mas Taco Bar, toward the west, folds the world into a taco: stuffing includes Korean fried chicken, fried oysters and everything in between. While these local spots are walkable from some homes, shoppers will likely drive 5 miles northwest to Howe Bout Arden. This outdoor mall features 29 restaurants and 12 specialty stores such as Burlington, Nordstrom Rack and ULTA Beauty; it also has a Century Theatre and the Punch Line Comedy Club. Residents are also across the river from the Folsom Boulevard Flea Market, a weekend market that’s been around since 1965.
Wilhaggin del Dayo residents can enjoy a night out at Kura's Revolving Sushi Bar.
Mas Taco Bar is known for their delicious Korean fusion tacos.
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Route 50 to downtown Sacramento, Light Rail access
Heading west on Fair Oaks Boulevard, commuters can use the Watt Avenue bridge onto U.S. Route 50. This route leads 6 miles into downtown Sacramento, but it might take 20 minutes or longer during rush hour traffic. Sacramento Regional Transit also operates Bus Route 84 along Watt Avenue, and it connects to the Light Rail’s Gold Line. In this case, travel time is usually 45 minutes to an hour.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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Wilhaggin del Dayo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wilhaggin del Dayo, Carmichael sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilhaggin del Dayo, Carmichael over the last 12 months is $1,135,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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