Fairgrounds
Neighborhood in Sacramento, California
Sacramento County 95817
$511,500
Average Value
$333
Average Price per Sq Ft
Craftsman-style homes and townhomes
A mix of single-family homes and townhouses sit in the neighborhood’s eastern end. “It’s a secluded neighborhood tucked back from the busyness of Broadway,” says Denny McCarthy, a real estate agent with the Grounded Real Estate Group who has nine years of experience. “I think it gets overlooked because it’s easy to miss, but it's very centrally located and right near a lot of job opportunities.” New traditional Craftsman-style homes here from the early-to-late 2010s sit along sidewalk-lined streets and typically feature four bedrooms, multiple gables and two-car garages; front yards are large enough for one mulched flower bed. Sizes range from about 1,700 to 2,200 square feet, determining the price range of $650,000 to $760,000. Remodeled townhouses with newer flooring from the 1970s feature three bedrooms and range from $400,000 to $500,000.
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Relax at Greenfair Park
Within Fairgrounds, 1-acre Greenfair Park has open space large enough to walk dogs or relax under the shade of mature oak and palm trees. A mile west of the neighborhood at Fourth Avenue Park, kids can organize a pick-up basketball game, while about a mile southeast, 18-acre Tahoe Park is where soccer players can practice their free kicks. A volleyball court is also available here, along with horseshoe pits and a public swimming pool.
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Medical academy at Hiram W. Johnson High School
Local kids may attend Sacramento City Unified district schools, including Tahoe Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, and B-rated Umoja International Academy, which serves as a middle and high school. At the C-plus-rated Hiram W. Johnson High, students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field can join the Health and Medical Sciences Academy. Kids can also apply for the C-plus-rated Language Arts Academy of Sacramento, which offers bilingual English and Spanish classes for kindergarten through Grade 8.
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Boutique shopping during the Gather festival
Two miles west of the neighborhood, Oak Park hosts the annual Gather festival every second Thursday from May through October. Here, locally owned boutiques offer special discounts, vendors sell handmade crafts along the sidewalks and live music is held in the street; food trucks are also available. The park also holds a farmers market every Saturday from April through November, offering fresh, local produce, along with free public cooking and yoga classes.Interstates within 6 miles of the neighborhood
Interstate 80 is about 5 miles northwest and Interstate 5 sits about 6 miles northwest; Highway 50 (El Dorado Freeway) is found roughly 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood and Highway 99 (Sacramento Freeway) is 2 miles west. Stockton Boulevard, Broadway, Fairgrounds Drive and 50th Street are the neighborhood’s main thoroughfares; Broadway leads roughly 5 miles northwest to Downtown Sacramento. Sacramento Regional Transit buses travel the neighborhood, and dedicated bike lanes and bicycle-friendly roads accompany most of the major thoroughfares. UC Davis Medical Center is about 2 miles east, while Sacramento International Airport, adorned with abstract and realist art sculptures, is 17 miles northwest.Mexican fare and nearby grocers
Within Fairgrounds, diners can grab a bite to eat at Mezcal Grill, a local favorite since 2009, which serves traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex fare with agave-infused cocktails. A few blocks east, family-owned Bacon and Butter, known for their seasonal farm-to-fork ingredients, is a popular brunch spot offering fried green tomato benedict; wait times here are often over 30 minutes. Big-box stores like Target sit a mile east of the neighborhood, while grocery stores include Trader Joe’s 2 miles north across Highway 50, and nearby Save Mart. The Arden Fair Mall has department stores like Macy’s 8 miles north.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Judy Cuong
Judy Cuong
Portfolio Real Estate
(279) 399-5853
305 Total Sales
1 in Fairgrounds
$760,000 Price
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Parm Atwal
Parm Atwal
KW Sac Metro
(279) 205-4366
460 Total Sales
1 in Fairgrounds
$801,000 Price
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Patrick Morgan
Patrick Morgan
Greenside Properties
(916) 249-7576
46 Total Sales
1 in Fairgrounds
$705,000 Price
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Denny McCarthy
Denny McCarthy
Grounded R.E.
(530) 363-1119
86 Total Sales
2 in Fairgrounds
$500K - $655K Price Range
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Jenny Rosas
Jenny Rosas
Kinship Real Estate
(760) 289-3719
167 Total Sales
2 in Fairgrounds
$758K - $760K Price Range
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Steve Smith
Steve Smith
Keller Williams Realty
(916) 848-7558
12 Total Sales
1 in Fairgrounds
$360,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Charter
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Parks in this Area
Tahoe Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fourth Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Sunset Park
Sierra Vista Park
Greenfair Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairgrounds | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairgrounds Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairgrounds, Sacramento sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairgrounds, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $532,500, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$557,450
Median Sale Price
$532,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$674,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$333
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
45
Median Year Built
1980
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,659
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$1,694 - $2,942 per month
- ANOVA Aggie Square
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 344+ Sq Ft
- 2801 Stockton Blvd
- Sacramento, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
834
Median Age
52
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
42.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$13,784
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,002
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.6%
Advanced Degrees
9.8%
% Population in Labor Force
55.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 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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