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Colonial Heights

Colonial Heights

$393,186 Average Value
$363 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Home to many small businesses and a top-rated high school

Colonial Heights comprises a suburb of relatively affordable homes on small lots with opportunities for community engagement through local nonprofits and neighborhood associations. Compared to sought-after suburbs in southeast Sacramento, such as Tahoe Park and North Oak Park, where home values exceed $500,000 on average, Colonial Heights has properties that sell for as low as $200,000. Still, the housing market is growing year over year as new employment opportunities are brought in. “A lot of housing is popping up, plus a hospital expansion to the nearby UC Davis Medical Center,” says Alma Santillan, who has worked at the nearby Colonial Theatre for 44 years. Locals are also close to retail plazas along Stockton Boulevard, which bisects the neighborhood. Local families enjoy plenty of playgrounds and parks, as well as proximity to the A-plus-rated West Campus High in the neighborhood’s southeast corner.

Ranch-style homes from the mid to late 20th century

Ranch-style homes and stucco cottages from the mid to late 20th century are found throughout Colonial Heights, many featuring attached two-car garages and covered front porches. Prices depend on how recently a property has been renovated and its size. Homes with 500 to 1,500 square feet range from $200,000 to $550,000, while those with 1,500 to 3,800 square feet range from $350,000 to $750,000. Craftsman homes from the early 20th century are clustered in the neighborhood’s northeast corner, ranging from $150,000 to $550,000, depending on the home’s condition. A few duplexes built between 1920 and 1960 are dotted around the neighborhood, offering vinyl exteriors and low-slung roofs. These properties typically range from $400,000 to $600,000. Across style and age, homes sit on small, square lots with wire, wrought iron or wooden fencing, shaded by a dense canopy of pine, cypress and magnolia trees.
This typical ranch-style home has stucco siding with brick accents in Colonial Heights.
This typical ranch-style home has stucco siding with brick accents in Colonial Heights.
This older craftsman-style home has been renovated in a charming way in Colonial Heights.
This older craftsman-style home has been renovated in a charming way in Colonial Heights.
There are a few multi-family duplexes in Colonial Heights.
There are a few multi-family duplexes in Colonial Heights.
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Casual eateries along Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road

Shops, eateries and small auto shops line Stockton Boulevard, which bisects Colonial Heights. Santillan describes Stockton Boulevard as “an active road, but efforts are being made to make it more pedestrian-friendly, with plans to expand the sidewalks.” Stockridge Plaza Shopping Center is home to a Foods Co. grocery store, Dutch Bros Coffee, and local casual restaurants like Pho Xe Lua, which offers Vietnamese food. A little north on Stockton Boulevard, Forgotten Bakery is known for its breakfast pastries and bagels, with counter service and plenty of outdoor seating. Further west on Fruitridge Road, JJ’s Fish & Chicken serves fried comfort food.
In addition to restaurants and retail, Colonial Heights has many community gathering spaces, like the Saint Paul Church of Sacramento. Fruitridge Community Collaborative houses 23 local nonprofits, all working to support at-risk communities by connecting residents with job opportunities and promoting resources for local families. The Colonial Theatre, just north, hosts local and touring musicians, Cabarets, and other live performances.
Pho Saigon serves delicious Vermicelli-Bun in Colonial Heights.
Pho Saigon serves delicious Vermicelli-Bun in Colonial Heights.
Come taste all 44 flavors of Colonial Heights’ Long Island Ice Cream.
Come taste all 44 flavors of Colonial Heights’ Long Island Ice Cream.
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The annual Colonial Parkfest, held by the Colonial Heights Neighborhood Association

The Colonial Heights Neighborhood Association holds the annual Colonial Parkfest in October at Colonial Park. The one-day free-admission music festival includes local bands on two stages, food trucks and local vendors.

Extracurriculars and nearby Sacramento public schools

Mark Twain Elementary is on the neighborhood’s east side, scoring a C from Niche. The school offers an after-school program where students play games, receive tutoring and have dinner. The B-plus-rated California Middle has over a dozen clubs, including Speech & Debate, yearbook and E-sports. The A-plus-rated West Campus High is located next to Mark Twain Elementary, within walking distance for many residents. The school features an engineering department where students develop professional skills, supported by extracurricular activities like the Rocketry Club.
Educational opportunities abound at Mark Twain Elementary School.
Educational opportunities abound at Mark Twain Elementary School.
Students at California Middle School participates in the Accelerated Reader Program.
Students at California Middle School participates in the Accelerated Reader Program.
Courses in Reading, Writing, and Literature are available at West Campus High School .
Courses in Reading, Writing, and Literature are available at West Campus High School .
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Playgrounds at Colonial and Lawrence Parks

Colonial Park, in the neighborhood’s northeast corner, is a central gathering place for locals, featuring two playgrounds for toddlers and older kids and a half-sized basketball court. The 5-acre Lawerence Park, on the south side, has a full-size basketball court and a playground surrounded by mature oak and sycamore trees. Those on the neighborhood’s north side visit Jack Davis Park, which has small toddler play areas. On hot summer days when the temperature rises above 90 degrees, residents can take a swim at the Fruitridge Community and Aquatic Center just south.
Join a basketball game at Lawrence Park.
Join a basketball game at Lawrence Park.
Your dog will love to play catch in the wide open fields at Colonial Park.
Your dog will love to play catch in the wide open fields at Colonial Park.
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Commuting on Highway 99

Highway 99 is just west, leading less than 6 miles into downtown Sacramento. Dedicated bike lanes are found along Stockton Boulevard and 21st Avenue, and many Sacramento Regional Transit bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood. The UC Davis Medical Center, a major employer in this area, is about 2 miles north; construction is underway on a large expansion project that’s expected to bring thousands of new jobs to be completed by 2030. For broader travel, the Sacramento International Airport is about 17 miles away.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Sacramento International

26 min drive

Bus

44th St & 25th St (Sb)

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Stockton Blvd & Fruitridge Rd (Sb)

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44th St & 14th Ave (Sb)

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Fruitridge Rd & 56th St (Wb)

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23rd Ave & 44th St (Wb)

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Fruitridge Rd & Ethel Way (Wb)

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44th St & Roosevelt Ave (Nb)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Colonial Heights US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Colonial Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$629,990
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$750,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$204,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$462,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
155%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$363

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,566
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
14.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,168
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,637
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
10,326
Median Age
37
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,483
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,302

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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