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Elk Grove neighborhoods, parks and new construction
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Living in Elk Grove
Elk Grove is the second-largest city in Sacramento County, just south of Sacramento between Interstate 5 and Highway 99. Elk Grove neighborhoods range from 1990s master plans with lakes and greenbelts to new construction in the south of the city, with rural acreage and farmland still at the edges. Despite its size, Elk Grove keeps a historic Old Town along Elk Grove Boulevard.
Buyers usually choose Elk Grove for its parks, its location between two freeways, and its range of homes, from starter homes to lakeside properties. Many of the people we help here work in south Sacramento, downtown or at the hospitals along the Highway 99 corridor.
How Living In Northern California serves Elk Grove
Living In Northern California is a Realty of America team led by Rose and Steven Gonzales. We help buyers and sellers across Elk Grove, from the established lake communities of Laguna and Lakeside to the newer neighborhoods in the south of the city, where several builders sell within a few miles of each other.
For buyers, we map commute times on Highway 99 and I-5 before you choose a neighborhood, because the right side of town can save a lot of time every day. For sellers, we price your home against both nearby resales and the builder incentives down the road. See buying a home in Elk Grove, selling your Elk Grove home or new construction in Elk Grove.
Elk Grove neighborhoods and communities
Laguna, Laguna West and Lakeside in the northwest are master plans from the 1990s and 2000s with lakes, greenbelts and mature trees, close to Interstate 5. Some sections offer lakefront homes, and Mello-Roos is lower or expired on many properties.
East Elk Grove and the neighborhoods near Old Town include established streets, some larger lots and a few semi-rural pockets with acreage. Camden Passage and the communities in the center of the city sit near parks, schools and Elk Grove Boulevard's shopping.
South Elk Grove, in the 95757 area, is where most new construction has been built over the past decade, with newer master plans, parks and schools. Homes here are modern and energy efficient, with narrower lots and active Mello-Roos.
Elk Grove housing market and home types
Elk Grove is mostly single-family homes, with a range that runs from smaller starter homes to large lakeside and custom properties, and a smaller supply of condos and townhomes. New construction in the south competes with resale homes across the city, which keeps choices broad for buyers.
Homes here are on PG&E, and Mello-Roos and HOA dues vary by community, so the true monthly cost can differ a lot between two similar homes. We compare those numbers side by side. If you are buying your first home, read buying a home in Elk Grove, or see what your Elk Grove home is worth.
Elk Grove lifestyle, commute and everyday life
Interstate 5 runs along the west side of the city and Highway 99 through the east. Downtown Sacramento is roughly 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, and the northbound morning commute is the main thing to plan around.
Elk Grove Regional Park has a lake, trails and sports fields, District56 adds The Preserve's wetlands and trails and a large aquatics center, and the Cosumnes River Preserve is a short drive south for birding and walks. Old Town Elk Grove holds a Saturday farmers market, and Sky River Casino off Highway 99 hosts dining and entertainment. Moving from out of the area? See relocating to Elk Grove, download our free relocation guide, or contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is new construction in Elk Grove?
Most recent new construction is in the south of the city, in the 95757 area, with newer master plans, parks and schools.
Which school district serves Elk Grove?
Elk Grove Unified School District serves the city. Confirm the assigned schools for any specific address with the district.
How is the commute from Elk Grove to downtown Sacramento?
Roughly 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, using Interstate 5 on the west side of the city or Highway 99 on the east.
Are there lakefront homes in Elk Grove?
Yes. Master plans such as Laguna West and Lakeside include homes on or near lakes, typically in the northwest of the city.
Is Elk Grove or Rancho Cordova a better fit?
Elk Grove offers a wider range of established neighborhoods and access to both Interstate 5 and Highway 99. Rancho Cordova is more central on Highway 50, with very active new construction. Your commute is usually the deciding factor.
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