Located between Interstate 5 and California state Route 99, South West Elk Grove features newer subdivision communities and commercial centers. Establishments such as Costco and Trader Joe’s anchor the area’s retail scene, while many public parks and highly rated schools sit next to recently developed residential homes. “Elk Grove has a diversification of employment, education and hospitals, and you don’t have to go outside the city to get what you need,” says Victoria Witham, who is the owner of Witham Real Estate and has over 20 years of experience. “This helps with resale value and properties also maintain their value. This part of the city has higher Mello-Roos, which is higher taxes, but residents here enjoy newer infrastructure.”
You'll be close to beautiful parks and great schools when you move to South West Elk Grove.
Shop for fresh fruits and produce at Trader Joe's in South West Elk Grove.
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Homes in newer subdivisions in South West Elk Grove
Compared to the east part of the city, South West Elk Grove has newer subdivisions and gated communities. Most properties were built from the 2000s to the present day, and homes often feature ranch-style, Mediterranean Revival and New Traditional architecture. Single-family residences start around $450,000 and can go up to $700,000, while larger properties over 3,000 square feet can reach $1 million. Condos are usually between $400,000 and $550,000, and some associations have monthly HOA fees.
South West Elk Grove has some of the newest homes in the area.
Single and two-story New Traditional homes are common in South West Elk Grove.
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Schools in Elk Grove Unified School District
The city is served by the highly reputable Elk Grove Unified School District, which has an overall A Niche rating. The southwest part of the city is zoned for many elementary schools, including Arlene Hein Elementary School and Zehnder Ranch Elementary. Prospective middle schools include Toby Johnson Middle School and Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School. Franklin High School offers STEAM pathways in animation, computer science and engineering design. All schools have an A grade from Niche. Cosumnes River College is about 5 miles away and offers over 200 programs and certificate options.
Toby Johnson Middle School prepare students for their future.
Franklin High School is a highly rated school in South West Elk Grove.
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Parks and aquatic centers in Elk Grove
The 46-acre Hal Bartholomew Sports Park anchors the area and features tennis courts; a cricket pitch; and fields for baseball, softball and soccer. Morse Park has a popular splash pad and a dog park, and people can enjoy water recreation along the Sacramento River. “There are many parks here; it's a major theme for all of Elk Grove,” Witham says. “But the city’s major aquatic center, Elk Grove Aquatics Center, is in this part of the city.”
Expansive grass fields at Bartholomew Sports Park are perfect for a soccer match.
The Elk Grove Aquatic Center features a 50-meter competition pool, a water slide and a lazy river.
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Shopping and dining along Elk Grove Boulevard
Many big-box stores and retailers dot Elk Grove Boulevard and Bruceville Road, including Costco, Trader Joe’s, Kohl’s and major grocery stores such as Nugget Markets and Raley’s. “This is the new main shopping district in Elk Grove,” Witham says. “The arrival of Costco really anchored the area and led to all the subsequent retailers, restaurants and auxiliary shops. You can get almost anything you need here.” Popular restaurants include the Chinese spot Golden Dragon and Oz Korean BBQ.
Golden Dragon in South West Elk Grove serves delicious Chinese food and drinks.
South West Elk Grove has a wide selection of retail options like Walmart, Kohl's, Sephora, Amazon Fresh, Safeway and more.
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Events in Elk Grove
The city celebrates its diversity with events such as a Lunar New Year celebration, a multicultural festival in August and a Pride event in support of the local LGBTQ groups. Celebrating the city’s winery and brewery scene, Elk Grove has tasting events such as the Elk Grove Brewfest, the Sangria Showdown and Uncorked & Uncapped.
Proximity to Sacramento
Downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport are approximately 20 miles and 30 miles north, respectively, and both can be accessed via I-5. Sacramento Regional Transit services the city’s public transit, and bus stops are along Elk Grove Boulevard. Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove is about 4 miles north.
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Crime and Safety
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South West Elk Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South West Elk Grove, Elk Grove sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South West Elk Grove, Elk Grove over the last 12 months is $700,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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