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Historic Sutter Creek is part tourist destination, part bedroom community
Sutter Creek is often called the “Jewel of the Mother Lode,” a reference to the string of gold rush towns in central California. “All the little towns in Gold Country — like Sutter Creek, Jackson, Pioneer and Pine Grove — are all close by, and people visit all the different towns for different events,” says Susie Simmons, a Realtor at Davenport Properties with over 20 years of experience. “Sutter Creek’s got some cute little shops and lots of community events, and the people here are very friendly.” The former boomtown’s well-preserved Main Street features landmarks like Hotel Sutter and vintage storefronts that boast filigreed balconies and 19th-century architecture. Today, Sutter Creek is part tourist destination, part bedroom community, offering convenient highway access and public transit options. Attractions and events celebrate the area’s mining history, but the small city of 2,500 is also home to contemporary restaurants, wineries and cultural venues that blend the old with the new in Amador County.
Tourists and locals head to downtown Sutter Creek for food, drinks, and entertainment.
Miners Bend Park has authentic mining tools used by miners back in the 1800s in Sutter Creek.
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Single-family homes in Sutter Creek
Houses in Sutter Creek were built from the 1800s onward, many on elevated foundations or perched on the hillside among the suburban streets. Options include small cottages and bungalows as well as ranch-style and New Traditional homes. The median sale price is around $480,000, though larger homes can sell for over $1 million. “Sutter Creek in general is a higher-end community in the Gold Country area,” Simmons says. “Both historic and newer properties can sell for a lot of value. It depends on size, upkeep and acreage.” Townhouses go from $350,000 to $550,000. Manufactured homes in senior communities may list from about $130,000 to $400,000.
Newer ranch-style and New Traditional homes are found on the edge of Sutter Creek.
Ranch-style homes in Sutter Creek range from $300,000 to $450,000.
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Staple establishments, wineries and eateries along historic Main Street
Shops, galleries, restaurants and bars are concentrated in the historic downtown area along Main Street. Elvis Rhythm and Brews is a live-music venue with local beer, wine and tapas. Cavana's Pub and Grub serves American fare. Other popular stops include Sutter Creek Cheese Shoppe, local café and chocolatier Choc-O-Latte, and Chaos Glassworks. The city also boasts a lively wine-tasting scene, featuring a number of wine bars and tasting rooms, including Bella Grace Vineyards and Scott Harvey Wines. From May to October, residents can shop for fresh produce at the local farmers market. Big-box and grocery stores like Lowe’s, Walmart and Safeway are several miles south in Jackson.
Cavana's Pub and Grub in Sutter Creek serves delicious American food in a lively atmosphere.
Start your day with a coffee from Choc-O-Latte in Sutter Creek.
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Community events and festivals that celebrate Sutter Creek
The city has many monthly events, including wine tastings, artist receptions at Sutter Creek Gallery and Gallery 10, and a flea market on the third Sunday of each month. Seasonal celebrations include a pool party for Independence Day, the Amador County Fair in August and a monthlong holiday light tour in December. The annual Italian Picnic, a long-held tradition for over 140 years, takes place on the first Sunday of June with carnival rides, music, wine tasting, contests and a parade
Public schools in the Amador County Unified School District
Sutter Creek is served by the Amador County Unified School District. Sutter Creek Elementary School receives a B-minus grade from Niche. Jackson Junior High School and Ione Junior High School receive a C-plus and a B-minus, respectively. Amador High School receives a B-plus and partners with Amador College to offer dual-enrollment courses.
Student success is a priority at Amador High School.
Sutter Creek Elementary School is home of the Wolverines.
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About 40 minutes to Sacramento, with public transit options
Several state routes pass through the city, including California state routes 49, 104 and 88. Sacramento and Stockton are about 40 miles away. Sacramento International Airport is about 55 miles west, and Sutter Amador Hospital is about 5 miles south in Jackson. Amador Transit provides public transportation within the county, and bus routes connect Sutter Creek to downtown Sacramento on weekdays.
Amador Transit provides public transportation to the community of Sutter Creek.
Sutter Creek residents can catch a ride to Sacramento by taking the Amador Transit bus.
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Community parks and recreational programs in Amador County
The city has several public parks, including Bryson Park, which has a large playground. Minnie Provis Park features a sports field, open green space, a playground and picnic tables. The mining artifacts at Miners' Bend Park reflect the area’s gold rush heritage. Residents can also partake in the many youth and adult programs offered by the Amador County Recreation Agency, including kids summer camp, pickleball lessons and outdoor watercolor workshops.
Bryson Park has a basketball court, playground, and green space.
Students rush to Minnie Provis Park after school to play on the playground.
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On average, homes in Sutter Creek, CA sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Sutter Creek, CA over the last 12 months is $440,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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