Neighborhoods near Sutter Middle School in Folsom, CA

Set about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento and bordering Folsom Lake, the city of Granite Bay draws more affluent families and retirees to gated million-dollar estates, including members of the NBA Sacramento Kings. “Many live a resort-style life here,” says Shaun Alston, executive broker with Eagle Realty who’s been selling in the area for over

American River Canyon is a well-established community with quite the view. Located in Folsom, 24 miles northeast of Sacramento, American River Canyon sits on the banks of the American River between Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake. “The great thing is you have the view of the river, but you don’t have to worry about the river flooding because of the

In Folsom, about 20 miles from Sacramento, Prairie Oaks is a neighborhood big on education and community pride. The most notable example of this is how the neighborhood rallies behind the students at Folsom High School. “Our sporting events are packed with people from the community that don’t have kids in school and aren’t alumni,” says

Just east of downtown Folsom, about 24 miles from Sacramento, Willow Creek Estates South is a community that takes action. “The people here are always fundraising to make improvements to the neighborhood,” says Nanette Jones of Real Broker, who was a Willow Creek Estates South resident and has over two decades of experience in Folsom. “I was lucky

The Parkway, created in 1996, is a master-planned community in Folsom known for its impeccable yards, winding trails and green spaces. "The Parkway is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Folsom and is always a top contender for buyers coming to our area," says Lauren Bushell, a Folsom resident and Realtor with McKiernan Realty. The contemporary

Less than 5 miles north of Willow Springs, Johnny Cash famously performed his hit song Folsom Prison Blues for the incarcerated population at Folsom State Prison. Cash’s raucous prison concerts are a far cry away from the quiet and sedate atmosphere of modern-day Willow Springs, a residential neighborhood that borders the El Dorado Freeway to the

Situated just minutes from the sparkling blue waters of Folsom Lake and the expansive State Park, Briggs Ranch offers easy access to the great outdoors. Sloping streets that reveal views of tree-spotted hills around gentle curves offer tranquil Californian landscapes. “Briggs Ranch is one of the most desirable areas to live in Sacramento County,”

Resting along Route 50, 23 miles from Sacramento is the neighborhood of Broadstone. “This is a newer and growing neighborhood,” says Nehal Shah of Real Estate Source Inc., who has made over 65 sales in the area. “The neighborhood is still quiet, but a lot of new businesses have come into the area, making it feel less secluded.” Broadstone has

Gold River maintains the hideaway feeling that miners must have felt in the 1850s, when a gold rush brought fortune-seekers to the area. “If you’re coming from outside of Sacramento, you wouldn’t even know this place exists,” says Mark McDonough, a resident since 2022 and a local Realtor since 2016. “That’s made it pop in the last ten years. It’s

Three miles from historic downtown Folsom, Natoma Station is the quintessential California suburb: people walk their dogs along rows of Spanish-style homes, and a lack of thru traffic caters to families or anyone looking for a quiet life. Even more ideal is their access to A-rated schools and large recreation areas, such as Willow Creek and Lake

Before it was made famous by a Johnny Cash song, Folsom was an 1850s gold rush town. Thousands of miners lived or passed through on their way to the Mother Lode mining region, hoping for the big score. The prospectors have moved by now, but the city has kept its small-town, rustic charm – locals can roam historic storefronts on Sutter Street,

Sitting on the banks of Lake Natoma, Folsom Central – home to the Historic Folsom District is a vibrant retail and restaurant haven 23 miles northeast of Sacramento. “There are so many options, and the nightlife is amazing,” says Judy Collinsworth, District Manager of the Folsom Historic District Association. “The streets are filled with shoppers

Known as “The OV” to locals, Orangevale sits among rolling hills near the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. “It has more of a country feel, but at the same time, you’re surrounded by other cities,” says Bob Kelnhofer, Realtor with Re/Max Gold, who’s been selling in the area for 14 years. “Folks are pretty laid back here compared to surrounding areas,

In the heart of sun-soaked Gold Country shielded by the Sierra Nevada the city of Rancho Cordova combines a thriving urban sector with laid-back California vibes. Located east of Sacramento along the American River, the city has played a vital role in everything from the Gold Rush to the Pony Express and the Space Race. Now it is swelling with

Since 2018, multiple homebuilders have been hammering away in Folsom Ranch, an up-and-coming master-planned community about 4 miles from Downtown Folsom. The 3,500-acre space, just beyond U.S. Route 50, is now a landscape of suburban-style sub-communities with luxury homes, public parks and easy access to nearby shopping and dining. “The