Parkway offers suburban living between Sacramento and Elk Grove
Parkway is a suburban community that skirts the southern edge of Sacramento, California’s capital city. It’s mostly residential, but has several local parks, a recreation center and a few shopping plazas. “Parkway’s main appeal is that it’s affordable. You’re getting more for your money here than if you lived in either Sacramento or Elk Grove, but you’re still within commuting distance,” says Realtor Tony Nguyen of LPT Realty, who has been working in and around Sacramento for the last 8 years. Residents are also conveniently located near a major local hospital and a local commuter highway, Nguyen says.
Homes, condos and manufactured homes are well below the city’s median price
Most of Parkway’s homes date back to the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Homebuyers will find everything from spacious Traditional homes to split levels and ranch styles popular at the time. Its flat, suburban streets are lined with small, landscaped front yards, sidewalks and leafy trees. Prices typically range from $350,000 to $500,000, putting it well below Sacramento’s median home price. Southwind Mobile Estates and South Gate Mobile Estates offer a more affordable option, with manufactured homes listing for $100,000 to $200,000. A handful of apartments and condos are also available in the area. Just over half of the residents of Parkway are renters. “It’s a mixed bag, but there are plenty of nice single-family homes that get a good price,” Nguyen says.
Community parks and a recreation center are close to home
There are several community parks dotting Parkway’s quiet streetscape. Pollack Ranch Park offers a playground, picnic tables and shady stands of trees, while Mack School Park hosts local little league baseball games. During the summertime, locals can cool off at Parkway Swimming Club, a long-running club that offers private swimming lessons. Also nearby is Florin Recreation Center, a public space with a meeting room and an amphitheater for events.
Parkway is zoned for the Sacramento City and Elk Grove school districts
Students living in the north side of Parkway attend schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District, which earns a B rating from Niche. Those in the southern side attend schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District, which gets an A rating. Niche ranks it among the best school districts in Sacramento County. It’s one of the largest school districts in the state with more than 60,000 students.
Residents can swing by local shopping plazas or make the trek to Sacramento
Parkway has several shopping plazas within its bounds. Southgate Plaza, located on Florin Road, has a 99 Ranch Market for groceries in addition to a handful of chain restaurants. Stagecoach Restaurant, right across the street, is a southern breakfast joint that has been serving downhome American cuisine for more than 40 years. Specialty markets are also available in Parkway, including Shun Fat Supermarket for Asian goods and Carniceria Mis Amigos for Central American items. Big box stores like Costco and Walmart are just a few miles away. For everything else, residents can make the trek to Downtown Sacramento’s high-end restaurants, boutique shops and nightlife.
Getting around the Sacramento suburbs
On-ramps to State Route 99 are within a mile for most residents, easing commute times for people who need to get into the city. It’s 7 miles to Downtown Sacramento, 8 miles to Elk Grove and 19 miles to Sacramento International Airport. Those who need public transportation will find bus stops along Florin Road, Mack Road and Franklin Boulevard. Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center is just south of Parkway.
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