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Sierra Oaks, “country” suburban living
Anchored by the American River to its south, Sierra Oaks is one of Sacramento’s first suburban neighborhoods. The neighborhood was built to give former city residents a taste of “country” living, and land planners cultivated this rural atmosphere with wide, winding roads, an abundance of mature foliage and a lack of sidewalks. Today, buyers are drawn to the area because of its massive redwoods, access points to the American River and short commute to Midtown Sacramento.
From Normandy-style to all sorts of homes
Sierra Oaks, founded in 1929, used to be entirely made up of French-inspired homes, colloquially known as Normandy-style homes. However, today, it features a diverse housing stock that includes ranch-style, mid-century and custom homes. Most properties cost between $520,000 and $950,000, with some listing as high as $3 million, and date back to the 1960s through the 1980s. “It’s definitely an old yet established neighborhood,” says Lisa Drake, real estate expert of Lisa Drake Properties. “Even with its age, the area has managed to stay really nice, especially along the river.” Drake also mentions that some residential lots can be as big as 2 acres. Susan Lawrence-Nunley of Birdie Real Estate and a Sacramento native says large lot sizes can benefit homeowners looking for a “rural” lifestyle. “Bigger lots mean more privacy and more space,” Lawrence-Nunley says. “You are not so close to your neighbors but very close to nature.”
Sierra Oaks has a diverse stock of home styles in the neighborhood.
Custom home builders have created environments that keep the homeowner's needs in mind.
You will find wide streets lined with tall trees in Sierra Oaks.
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American River, the neighborhood's personal playground
The American River is Sierra Oaks’ playground. On warm summer days, locals can be found swimming, fishing, inner tubing and kayaking along the river, while others simply come to sunbathe or stroll along the river’s rocky banks. Following the river is also the American River Parkway and the Jedediah Smith Memorial Cycling Route, where outdoor explorers can hike, bike, inline skate and even horseback ride. The neighborhood is also home to plenty of traditional city park spaces, such as Oak Meadow Park, Sierra Oaks Park, and University Park. Each features a children’s play structure, shaded benches, drinking fountains, picnic areas and various sports fields, such as soccer pitches and tennis courts.
The American River is Sierra Oak's playground.
Sierra Oaks Residents can swim and fish in the American River.
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Highly rated education right inside Sierra Oaks
Sierra Oaks K-8 School is right inside the neighborhood, meaning students who attend can typically walk to school. The school serves the area’s elementary and middle schoolers and has a B-plus rating on Niche. High schoolers can attend Rio Americano High School, which has an A-minus rating on Niche. It’s in the top 20 best public high schools in Sacramento County, and the school offers students various college preparation and AP courses, as well as a magnet program.
Modern eats all along Fair Oaks Boulevard
Although Sierra Oaks has a rustic and rural feel, modern amenities like eateries and shopping centers are just outside its northern borders off Fair Oaks Boulevard. Loehmann’s Plaza houses the closest grocery store, Save Mart, where locals can stock their pantry at discounted prices. Inside the plaza is also Grateful Bread, a locally owned bakery specializing in sourdough bread. Each loaf takes three days to make from scratch, is baked fresh every day and is sweetened only with locally sourced honey. Locals can grab a warm cup of coffee at Temple Coffee Roasters, a coffee shop with a farm-to-cup business model offering a variety of thoughtfully roasted espressos and rare java options. Pavilions Shopping Center is a little farther west on Fair Oaks Boulevard. It provides residents with a reasonable selection of clothing stores and sit-down dining, like Piatti Italian Restaurant and Wildwood Kitchen and Bar.
When in Sierra Oaks, try some hand made artisan baked goods at Grateful Bread.
If you're goin' down the road feeling bad, stop by Grateful Bread and feel better in Sierra Oaks
Sierra Oaks has resources for goods and services at local shopping centers.
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Getting around Sierra Oaks
Most residents in Sierra Oaks get around by car, as roads are fairly large and rarely equipped with bike lanes. However, Sacramento Regional Transit does serve the area with a few bus stops along Fair Oaks Boulevard, Munroe Street, Howe Avenue and American River Drive. The closest international airport to Sierra Oaks is Sacramento International Airport, which is a little under 18 miles northwest.
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Parks in this Area
American River Parkway - Watt Avenue Access
Fishing
Trails
River
Glenbrook Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Trails
University Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Oak Meadow Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Jefferson School Park
Soccer
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Sierra Oaks Park
Basketball
Grills
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Sacramento International
27 min drive
Bus
Munroe St & Latham Dr (Nb)
Bus
Munroe St & American River Dr (Nb)
Bus
Howe Ave & Swarthmore Dr (Nb)
Bus
American River Dr & Howe Ave (Eb)
Bus
American River Dr & Munroe St (Wb)
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American River Dr & Scripps Dr (Wb)
Bus
Munroe St & Latham Dr (Sb)
Sierra Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sierra Oaks, Sacramento sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sierra Oaks, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $339,706, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,372
Median Age
45
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,527
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,846
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
63%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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