Willow Creek
Neighborhood Reviews
Riverside fun and public docks
The Sacramento River is this neighborhood’s main attraction. “It’s like you're on vacation,” says Victoria Shaw, a Sacramento local and a Realtor since 2004. “They have restaurants on the river, so people boat out there a lot. And you get the Delta Breeze, so at night, it gets a lot cooler.” In addition to boating, residents can jetski, kayak and fish. The small beach at Sand Cove Park is a popular swimming spot, and River View Marina has a private dock that’s almost always full. For public docks, boaters can tie off at The Virgin Sturgeon or Crawdads for fresh seafood; Chevy’s is next door for chain Mexican food.
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Discovery Park and other green spaces
Discovery Park is just east of Willow Creek. This riverside space has 300 acres of camping, hiking and fishing and connects to the 32-mile American River Bike Trail. Its lawns are frequent hosts of music festivals such as Aftershock and Sol Blume, and attendance can reach 25,000. Central in the neighborhood, Orchard Park is a smaller recreation area along the Natomas Canal. Its skate park has four ramps and a grind rail. Manuel J. Barandas Park is just up the canal, and it has a dog park and two basketball courts.
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Gated subdivision and riverside properties, single-family homes
Willow Creek’s median home size is more than North and West Sacramento, and prices are more expensive as a result. This area isn’t as packed together as these city-facing neighborhoods, though, so buyers can usually get a sizeable yard. Two-bedroom townhouses and condos are in the southern part of the neighborhood, in a gated subdivision called Swallows Nest. Its residents have access to a clubhouse, three pools and a 9-hole golf course. Prices are between $350,000 and $430,000 for these 1980s-style properties. Also in this area, double-story condos are along the Sacramento River, and they can fetch over a million. The Cove is a group of packed-together houses and townhouses in the north, and most of them were built in the 2020s. With three or four bedrooms, they start at $460,000 and can reach $640,000 for more square footage. The rest of the neighborhood is mostly single-family homes built in the 1980s, and they range from $515,000 to $720,000. Most people own their home in this neighborhood, but occasional apartment complexes offer rental options.
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Natomas Unified School District: walkable elementary, football champs
Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, Two Rivers Elementary is walkable from westernmost homes, and it gets a B-plus from Niche. Natomas Middle gets a C-plus and serves grades six through eight; it’s 5 miles north of Willow Creek. Natomas High scores a B-minus and is 3 miles east on Interstate 80. Its varsity football team won the Greater Sacramento League championship in 2021, the first time in school history. While families have to apply, Leroy Greene Academy provides an alternative option for grades six through 12. This public charter school gets a B-plus and offers programs in Visual Arts & Technology and Business & Marketing.
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Between the 5 and the 80
Most people work remotely or commute to Sacramento. Driving from Willow Creek, El Camino Avenue and the Garden Highway connect to Interstate 5. This freeway leads 4 miles into downtown and takes 10 minutes with usual traffic. The No. 88 bus is accessible from the Gateway Oaks Drive & El Camino Avenue Station, a mile east of the neighborhood. It carries residents into downtown, too, but it takes about 30 minutes. Interstate 80 runs along the west side of the neighborhood, and it leads to the rest of Natomas and North Sacramento.
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Natomas Marketplace and The Promenenade
Natomas Marketplace is 3 miles north on Interstate 80, and it has big box stores and restaurant chains. Local spots are also in this complex: Koshi Ramen Bar serves ramen next to wave-themed decor, and Yue Huang specializes in Cantonese food. The Promenade is another shopping complex here, and with stores such as Target, Old Navy and Burlington, its focus is on clothing. Moving south on Interstate 80, Reed Avenue has even more big box options such as Walmart and IKEA.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jasmine Sunkara
Jasmine Sunkara
Big Block Realty North
(916) 571-0681
317 Total Sales
1 in Willow Creek
$524,990 Price
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Marco Esquivel
Marco Esquivel
First Team Real Estate
(530) 453-0894
73 Total Sales
1 in Willow Creek
$540,000 Price
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Robert Lewis
Robert Lewis
eXp Realty of California Inc.
(279) 263-8064
66 Total Sales
1 in Willow Creek
$620,000 Price
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Lizbeth Alarcon
Lizbeth Alarcon
eXp Realty of Northern Califor
(707) 615-1824
313 Total Sales
1 in Willow Creek
$590,000 Price
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Julie Burks
Julie Burks
Riverpoint Realty
(916) 579-7848
50 Total Sales
1 in Willow Creek
$450,000 Price
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Uddhav Giri
Uddhav Giri
Realty ONE Group Complete
(916) 694-0533
21 Total Sales
1 in Willow Creek
$577,391 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Orchard Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Discovery Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
Shorebird Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Volleyball
Sand Cove Park
- Trails
- Beach
- River
River Otter Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Two Rivers Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Cove Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/29/2016
Niche Review
This area is great and it's obvious that the people in the community care about their homes. We all work together as a community to keep each other informed of what's going on along with safety/crime issues if any. I would definitely recommend living in this area.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Willow Creek | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Willow Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willow Creek, Sacramento sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Willow Creek, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $397,990, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,000
Median Sale Price
$397,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$374,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,270,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$199,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
89
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,230
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
2001
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,127
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,831
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$628,000
- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,318 Sq Ft
- 3355 Calla Lily Way
- New 20 days ago
NEW WHOLE HOUSE HVAC SYSTEM REPLACE!!This beautifully updated 5-bedroom home in the desirable River Oaks community of Natomas offers spacious living just minutes from downtown Sacramento, the river, shopping, dining, and freeway access. Recent upgrades include new dual-pane windows, fresh interior paint, new carpet, and updated bathroom flooring. Enjoy tile floors throughout the main level, a
Kelvin Lin eXp Realty of California, Inc.
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$625,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,155 Sq Ft
- 10 Cool Fountain Ct
- New 8 days ago
Welcome to 10 Cool Fountain Ct, a Stunning residence nestled in the heart of Sacramento, CA 95833. This exceptional property offers the perfect blend of comfort and elegance, with no HOA restrictions and fully owned solar panels, ensuring energy efficiency and cost savings. Step inside to discover a spacious layout featuring both a formal living room and a cozy family room. The family room,
John Lanting KW Sac Metro
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$549,999
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,873 Sq Ft
- 2221 Shady Arbor Dr
- New 12 days ago
Welcome to this beautifully maintained single-story home in the desirable Willow Creek community of Natomas! Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,873 sq ft, this home has a versatile layout perfect for modern living. Enter into a formal living room with the option for a dining combo, then move into the open-concept kitchen, dining, and family room. The recently updated kitchen features fresh
Sophia Ayon Guerrero eXp Realty of California Inc.
Homes for Rent
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$1,925 - $1,995 per month
- Riverview Ranch Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 940 Sq Ft
- 2763 River Plaza Dr
- Sacramento, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,385
Median Age
40
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,537
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,386
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
49.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.6%
% Population in Labor Force
77.1%
Above 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
12
/ 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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