Why Live in Fulton-El Camino
Fulton-El Camino in Sacramento features midcentury ranch-style homes with vinyl siding and low-slung roofs, often on compact lots shaded by mature sycamore, pine, and palm trees. The neighborhood is characterized by a mix of homeowners and renters, with many properties appealing to investors as fixer-uppers. A small condo complex on the south side offers 1970s poolside units. While many streets lack sidewalks, residents enjoy walking along the roads. Howe Community Park, centrally located, offers a 1-mile walking path, playgrounds, lighted tennis and sand volleyball courts, and an off-leash dog area. Nearby, Santa Anita Park has a nine-hole disc golf course, and Cottage Park features a community pool. Local dining options include Donut Star, Beto’s Tacos, and Waffle Square, which serves all-day breakfast until 2 a.m. Grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and Sprouts Farmers Market are within a mile. The neighborhood hosts events such as the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and a Halloween Festival. Interstate 80 is about a mile west, providing access to downtown Sacramento, 7 miles away. Sacramento Regional Transit bus stops and bike lanes connect residents to the greater area, though walkability is limited. Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center is less than 2 miles east, and Sacramento International Airport is 16 miles away. Schools in the area include Howe Avenue Elementary, Encina Preparatory High, and the charter Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy. Saint Philomene Catholic School offers a private education option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fulton-El Camino a good place to live?
Fulton-El Camino is a good place to live. Fulton-El Camino is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Fulton-El Camino is a suburban neighborhood. Fulton-El Camino has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.5 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $67,929 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Fulton-El Camino are renters, with 55.4% of residents renting and 44.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fulton-El Camino can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fulton-El Camino neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fulton-El Camino?
The median home price in Fulton-El Camino is $407,499. If you put a 20% down payment of $81,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,070 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $89K a year to afford the median home price in Fulton-El Camino. The average household income in Fulton-El Camino is $68K.
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Home Trends in Fulton-El Camino, CA
On average, homes in Fulton-El Camino, Sacramento sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Fulton-El Camino, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $404,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$404,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$423,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$292,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$333
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$407,499
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
