$497,878Average Value$270Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Busy but not too busy
Cottage Park is lively on the outside, quiet on the inside. “The minute you drive into the neighborhood, you don’t feel like you’re right off a busy street,” says Darcia Wilson, a Sacramento Real Estate Agent since 2012. “You’ll see maintained yards and established trees, and the streets are well-kept. It’s definitely walkable, but you’d have to cross a busy street to get to the restaurants and shops.” These businesses are all around the neighborhood, clustered on Fulton, El Camino and Watt Avenues, but that’s not the biggest reason people buy here. Houses are priced less than surrounding neighborhoods, so budgeters are able to get into the market. This has led to a lot of first-time buyers in the area, but longtime residents have been here since the 1950s.
The Cottage Park neighborhood is a short drive to downtown Sacramento.
Flapjacks attracts customers with a building you're sure to notice.
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1950s ranch-styles on a budget
One of the major draws of Cottage Park is the price. For less than neighboring Arden Terrace and Marconi South, buyers can get a three-bed ranch-style between $400,000 and $565,000. Four-beds can be found in the upper half of this range if not renovated: they start at $485,000, while move-in-ready homes can reach $635,000. Since most homes were built by Randy Parks, they usually have built-in bookcases near the fireplace and a loft for extra storage. Exteriors have orange brick and earthy siding, and front lawns are a couple of car lengths from the sidewalk. While lawns might not be as big as surrounding neighborhoods, backyards are often fenced and have mature trees. Some homes have room enough for a pool or a garden, too. Renters make up half of this market, and homes aren’t up for sale often. Two listings were posted in October 2023, for instance, and there was only one in March 2024.
Shake sided ranch style homes are just one type of home in Cottage Park.
Mid-century ranch style homes line the streets of Cottage Park.
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All-around retail: Fulton, El Camino and Watt Avenues
Cottage Park is right in the middle of three commercial hubs, and they’re within a half-mile of most homes. To the west, Fulton Avenue houses auto shops and car dealerships, in addition to some beauty salons. This thoroughfare connects to El Camino Avenue, running along the neighborhood’s north side. Next to a rug store and other eclectic businesses, Flapjacks offers an American-style breakfast with a uniquely pyramidical storefront. Elliott’s Natural Foods is east along this road, and this family-owned grocer has been a neighborhood staple since 1952. They specialize in locally grown, organic produce, and they get raw dairy delivered every week.
Costco Business Center is just south on Watt, and its attached gas station is rare for Sacramento. Country Club Plaza is across the street for entertainment: Rebounderz Sacramento offers an indoor trampoline park for basketball, and Country Club Cinema is a new addition that opened in 2019. “I love going to that theater because it’s not super crowded,” says Darcia Wilson. “It’s well-maintained, and the staff is super friendly. It’s actually our family’s go-to.” Visitors to this complex can also visit Sakura Grill & Buffet, a traditional Japanese eatery with a modern atmosphere. The easternmost parking lot also hosts the Arden-Arcade Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, and it’s open year-round. “My favorite produce stand is there,” says Wilson. “We love going in the spring and summer for fresh strawberries. One of the stands has lemon cucumber, which isn’t very common. Even though the market is pretty small, it has everything we need.”
The mural on the side of Elliott's Natural Foods is eye catching.
Catch the latest blockbuster hits at Luxury Cinema in Cottage Park.
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Downtown via Capital City Freeway, Sacramento Regional Transit
Accessible from El Camino Avenue, the Capital City Freeway leads 7 miles south to downtown Sacramento. This route, also called “the Business 80,” takes 15 minutes with typical traffic, while Sacramento Regional Transit can take close to an hour. The No. 23 bus runs along El Camino Avenue and connects to the Light Rail’s Blue Line into downtown. To get to midtown, the No. 84 bus has stops along Cottage Way, near the namesake park; it connects to the Light Rail’s Gold Line and takes commuters to California State University Sacramento. The Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center is just south of the neighborhood.
The parks of Cottage Park
Sharing the name of the neighborhood and connected to Cottage Elementary, Cottage Park is an 8-acre space for outdoor recreation. Walking paths lead to sports courts and a playground, and the Cottage Park Community Center opens its pool from April to September. Howe Park is a mile west, and it features tennis courts, baseball fields and futsal courts. From the duck pond on the east side, visitors can cross Bell Street to access Santa Anita Park. This greenway, a wooded path between some homes, offers lots of shade and a disc golf course. About a mile north of Cottage Park, Del Paso Country Club has an 18-hole golf course for members, and it hosted the 2015 U.S. Senior Open.
Bohemian Park is a wonderful park for relaxing while your kids play near Cottage Park.
Cottage Park Pool is a great place to cool off in the Cottage Park neighborhood.
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Walkable to elementary, close to San Juan Unified Schools
Cottage Elementary gets a C-plus from Niche, and it serves kindergarten through fifth grade. Since it’s in the southern part of the neighborhood, it’s walkable from most homes. Katherine Johnson Middle doesn’t have a rating from Niche yet and serves grades six through eight. It’s about 2 miles southwest of Cottage Park and shares a campus with Encina Preparatory High. This C-rated school has an Advocacy Course that offers personalized, weekly support for students in their problem areas. The San Juan Unified School District has open enrollment, though, so students can apply anywhere.
Encina High School is a college preparatory school near Cottage Park.
Cottage Elementary School is among the best schools in the area.
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Parks in this Area
Orville Wright Park
Santa Anita Park
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Howe Community Park
Bohemian Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Cottage Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Pool
Bellview Park
Transit
Airport
Sacramento International
25 min drive
Bus
El Camino Ave & Morse Ave (Eb)
Bus
Butano Dr & Park Towne Cir (Wb)
Bus
El Camino Ave & Yorktown Ave (Eb)
Bus
Butano Dr & Cottage Way (Nb)
Bus
Fulton Ave & Cottage Way (Nb)
Bus
Fulton Ave & Loma Vista Dr (Nb)
Bus
Watt Ave & El Camino Ave (Sb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cottage Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cottage Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cottage Park, Sacramento sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cottage Park, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $419,313, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Park Hill Estates home built by Randy Parks! Very desirable location in the Arden area! This property had 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an oversized Master bedroom with a large walk-in closet and outside access French doors! The kitchen has recessed lighting and a built-in oven and a free-standing gas range! 2 bedrooms are downstairs and a loft bedroom upstairs. Also has a small shed and
Wonderful single story home, with 3beds + den & 2 baths. Large corner lot with RV access. Backyard & front includes newer stamped concrete patio, a chicken coop/ dog run and large shed, nice shady area to enjoy. No garage. Garage has been converted to a beautiful Master suite and Master bath with walk-in closet. However, there is plenty of parking space in front driveway and back. Plenty of room
Claudia VyhmeisterWindermere Signature Properties Roseville/Granite Bay
$499,950 As Is. Best deal w/ a pool!! A Randy Parks Home (RPH) in the Park Hill Estates in Sacramento. It's a 3-BR, 2-BTH w/ 2-car 385sf garage & has 1695sf of living area. This home has TWO seperate Family Rooms. This is great for families to be able to watch seperate TV's privately. The curb appeal features a 113sf cozy covered front porch & a front door w/ oval stained glass peekaboo
Come home to an oasis of mature trees, blooming bushes, and expansive, beautifully manicured grounds at Country Club Gardens. Boasting some of the most spacious floor plans in the region, our one, two, and three bedroom apartments in Sacramento, California, provide a comfortable escape in a stunning location.Our gated community gives you plenty of opportunities to chill, have fun, and
Welcome to 2428 Drayton Dr, a delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence featuring 1,554 sq ft of comfort, abundant natural light, and adaptable living areas—all nestled in a peaceful Sacramento neighborhood just off Monterey Ave. As you enter, you'll find a spacious living room adorned with warm wood-like flooring and a traditional wood-burning fireplace, perfect for those cozy evenings. The
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,815
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,984
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,270
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
28.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.1%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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