Why Live in Colonial Village
Colonial Village in Sacramento, CA, is a post-World War II neighborhood primarily built in 1952 to accommodate returning military families. The area features quiet streets lined with towering maples and stylized cookie-cutter homes, many of which have been renovated over the years. These homes typically have three bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen, with monotone plaster facades. The neighborhood is conveniently located 8 miles from downtown Sacramento, accessible via the 65th Street Expressway and U.S. Route 50, making for a 20-minute drive. Public transit options include the No. 61 bus and the Light Rail’s Blue Line, though these take about an hour. Local amenities include the intersection of Power Inn and Fruitridge Roads, which hosts Guadalajara Western Wear, Rock Mama Gallery, El Cora Birria, and Welco Supermarket. Nearby Stockton Boulevard offers a mix of fast food and local restaurants like Phở Xe Lua and Long Island Ice Cream. For outdoor activities, the 21st Avenue Parkway provides a greenbelt for dog walkers, while Earl Warren Park and Max Baer Park offer soccer pitches, skate parks, and dog parks. The Elmo Slider Community Center and George Sim Community Center host various events and activities. Colonial Village is also close to educational institutions like Earl Warren Elementary and Umoja International Academy. The neighborhood is 3 miles south of UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento State, and 2 miles from Tahoe Park, which features events like a food truck fair and a yard sale.
