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Sacramento Real Estate Overview

Sacramento is the capital of the U.S. state of California and county seat of Sacramento County, California. The city is also referred to as Sacto, Sactown, Sacratomato or Sac by those who live in the area. California State University, Sacramento, or Sac State, is the local university and is one of twenty-three campuses in the California State University system. The nickname River City is used by some local businesses and newscasters, and Sacratomato continues to be used despite the ongoing triumph of tract houses over tomato fields.

The Sacramento-Yolo Port District was created in 1947, and ground was broken on the Port of Sacramento in 1949. The Port of Sacramento has been plagued with operating losses in recent years and faces bankruptcy. As of 2006 the city of West Sacramento will take full responsibility for the Port of Sacramento.

The city of North Sacramento incorporated in 1924, and merged into the city of Sacramento in 1964.

Sacramento is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River, and has a deepwater port connected to the San Francisco Bay by a channel through Suisun Bay and the Sacramento River Delta. It is the shipping and rail center for the Sacramento Valley, fruit, vegetables, rice, wheat, dairy goods and beef. Food processing is among the major industries in the area.

Much of the land to the west of Sacramento (in Yolo County) is a flood control basin. As a result, the greater metropolitan area sprawls only four miles (6 km) west of downtown (as West Sacramento, California) but 30 miles (50 km) northeast and east, into the Sierra Nevada foothills, and 10 miles (16 km) to the south into valley farmland.

Sacramento Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Services Area One

Alkali Flat, Boulevard Park, Campus Commons, Sacramento State University, Dos Rios Triangle, Downtown, East Sacramento, Mansion Flats, Marshall School, Midtown, New Era Park, Newton Booth, Old Sacramento, Poverty Ridge, Richards, Richmond Grove, River Park, Sierra Oaks, Southside Park.

Neighborhood Services Area Two

Airport, Freeport Manor, Golf Course Terrace, Greenhaven, Land Park, Little Pocket, Mangan Park, Meadowview, Parkway, Pocket, SCC, South Land Park, Upper Land Park, Valley Hi / North Laguna, Z'Berg Park.

Neighborhood Services Area Three

Alhambra Triangle, Avondale, Brentwood, Carleton Tract, Central Oak Park, College/Glen, Colonial Heights, Colonial Village, Colonial Village North, Curtis Park, Elmhurst, Fairgrounds, Florin-Fruitridge, Industrial Park, Fruitridge Manor, Glen Elder, Granite Regional Park, Hollywood Park, Lawrence Park, Med Center, North City Farms, North Oak Park, Packard Bell, South City Farms, South East, South Oak Park, Tahoe Park, Tahoe Park East, Tahoe Park South, Tallac Village, Woodbine.

Neighborhood Services Area Four

Natomas (north, south, west), Valley View Acres, Gardenland, Northgate, Woodlake, North Sacramento, Terrace Manor, Hagginwood, Del Paso Heights, Robla, McClellan Heights West, Ben Ali, and Swanston Estates.

The Sacramento region is served by freeways (notably I-5, I-80, Business Loop 80 (Capital City Freeway), U.S. Highway 50, and Hwy 99). No new freeways have been built since the mid 1970s, despite a near-doubling of population in the metropolitan area since that time. Some Sacramento neighborhoods, particularly the central downtown and midtown areas, are pedestrian friendly. And as a result of litigation, Sacramento has undertaken to make all city facilities and sidewalks wheelchair accessible. In an effort to preserve its urban neighborhoods, Sacramento has constructed traffic-calming obstacles in several areas.

From HomeGain.com

Sacramento, the state capital of California, is located in northern California in Sacramento County. The city is located about 85 miles northeast of San Francisco off interstate 5. A commuter rail service, Amtrak’s Capital Corridor links Sacramento to the San Francisco Bay Area. Sacramento is home to the Sacramento International Airport. The city is known for its Mediterranean weather that is characterized by mild winters and hot dry summers. Sacramento is home to many popular events and sports teams such as the California State Fair and the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. California State University Sacramento as well as four city colleges are located within the city limits. The city is proud of its’ historical roots and landmarks such as the Old Sacramento State Historic Park. The city has a gorgeous downtown with tree-lined roads and streets and the breathtaking state capital building, located at Capitol Mall. The downtown Plaza Mall is a popular shopping center providing residents and visitors with major department stores and trendy restaurants. Because of Sacramento’s geographical size and large population, the city is divided into four neighborhoods each with about fifteen to thirty mini-neighborhoods. Sacramento offers a variety of housing, styles, and neighborhoods and is also known to have some of the best values in the state. Housing options range from low income to multi-million dollar estates and from modern to historical landmark homes. The city also offers its residents beautiful parks, golf courses and private country clubs such as Del Paso. Sacramento is a diverse city offering welcoming communities, trendy downtown areas, and exceptional quality of life.

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Also: City of Sacramento, California Official Website