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Sacramento
Sacramento is California's capital, set where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet. Downtown, Midtown and East Sacramento make up the central city, with Land Park and Curtis Park just to the south. Natomas spreads across the north, the Pocket and Greenhaven follow the river south, and Oak Park, Tahoe Park and Elmhurst sit to the east. New homes are going up in Natomas, Delta Shores and the southeast. Search Sacramento listings below, then read on for how the areas differ.
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3 Beds1 Bath855 SqFt1/56 56Open Sat 12PM-3PM
3 Beds2 Baths1,616 SqFt1/55 55Open Sat 1PM-3PM
3 Beds2 Baths2,191 SqFt1/39 39Open Sat 3PM-5PM
RECENTLY SOLD
$365,000
$387,000
5.7%2501 Fernandez DR, Sacramento, CA 95822
Listed by Sterling Royal Real Estate
$534,459
$492,894
8.4%3620 Parc Villa CIR, Sacramento, CA 95827
Listed by KB HOME Sales-Northern California Inc
$430,000
$489,000
12.1%4990 Pasadena AVE, Sacramento, CA 95841
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc.
SACRAMENTO NEIGHBORHOODS
Sacramento covers about 100 square miles, and its areas differ by the age of their homes, their distance to downtown and their place along the two rivers.
Central City, East Sacramento, Land Park and Curtis Park
Downtown holds the Capitol, Old Sacramento and the Golden 1 Center, with Midtown, Alkali Flat and Southside Park close by. East Sacramento includes McKinley Village, Sierra Oaks and River Park. Land Park, South Land Park and Curtis Park run south of Midtown. Zip codes here include 95811, 95814, 95816, 95818 and 95819. See the East Sacramento page.
North Sacramento and Natomas
Interstate 80 divides Natomas into North Natomas and South Natomas. South Natomas was mostly built from the 1950s to the 1980s, and North Natomas grew from the mid-1990s on. To the east are North Sacramento, Del Paso Heights, Robla and Northgate. Natomas mostly uses 95833, 95834 and 95835. North Sacramento uses 95815 and 95838.
South Sacramento, the Pocket and Greenhaven
The Pocket and Greenhaven sit on the peninsula formed by the Sacramento River, with Little Pocket and Freeport Manor nearby. Farther south are Meadowview, Valley Hi and North Laguna, and the Delta Shores area. Zip codes here include 95822, 95831, 95832 and 95823.
East and Southeast Sacramento
Oak Park, Tahoe Park and Elmhurst lie east and southeast of Midtown, along with College Glen, Colonial Heights, Lawrence Park and Fruitridge Manor. The Medical Center area is also here. Zip codes here include 95817, 95820 and 95824.
NEW HOMES IN SACRAMENTO
Most new construction in Sacramento is in Natomas and the south, with infill rising downtown, and several builders selling at once.
Natomas
Builders listing communities in Natomas include Lennar at Northlake, Risewell Homes at Natomas Landing, Meritage Homes at East Village, Tri Pointe Homes at Terrace Park and Next Generation Capital at Northpointe Reserve. Greenbriar, a planned area of about 577 acres in North Natomas, has city approvals for up to 2,753 homes in phases.
Delta Shores and South Sacramento
Delta Shores, next to the Delta Shores shopping center, has communities from KB Home (Riva), Signature Homes CA (Balboa and Catalina), Meritage Homes (Dockside) and D.R. Horton (Lucia). A further 209 single-family homes were proposed there in late 2025. Taylor Morrison lists Willow Vista nearby.
South and Southeast Sacramento
Taylor Morrison lists several communities at Wildhawk, Lennar lists Vineyard Parke, Beazer Homes lists Wildleaf and Meritage Homes lists Vinterra. These lie in the 95828 and 95829 zip codes. Availability changes often, so check your agent and the builder for what is open today.
Downtown and the Railyards
Beazer Homes lists R21 in the 95811 zip code. The Railyards, the large former rail site north of downtown, has added hundreds of homes with more planned, and a stadium is set to open in 2028. A new home purchase works differently from a resale, and the builder's sales office represents the builder. Bringing Eva with you from the first visit keeps the decisions yours.
WHERE IS SACRAMENTO?
Sacramento is the capital of California, in Sacramento County, where the American River meets the Sacramento River.
Getting Around
Interstate 5, Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 50 and Highway 99 all cross the city, and the Capital City Freeway links several of them near downtown. Sacramento is about 90 miles from San Francisco and about 100 miles from Lake Tahoe. Drive times change with traffic.
Bus and Light Rail
SacRT runs three light rail lines. The Blue Line runs from Watt/I-80 to Cosumnes River College, the Gold Line from Sacramento Valley station downtown to Historic Folsom, and the Green Line from 7th & Richards/Township 9 to 13th Street. As of October 2026 the Green Line resumes on October 12, and the new 7th & Railyards station opens on October 15.
City Facts
Sacramento was incorporated on February 27, 1850, and is both the state capital and the seat of Sacramento County. It covers about 100 square miles. Its nicknames include the City of Trees and the River City.
Work and Employers
The State of California leads the Sacramento area's employer list, followed by UC Davis Health, Sacramento County, Kaiser Permanente, the federal government, Sutter Health and Dignity Health. Kaiser Permanente has a new medical center planned at the Railyards for 2029.
SACRAMENTO FAQ
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Sacramento is in Sacramento County, in the Sacramento Valley, where the American River meets the Sacramento River. It is the state capital and about 90 miles from San Francisco and about 100 miles from Lake Tahoe.
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2180 Cambridge ST, Sacramento, CA 95815
3 Beds 1 Bath 855 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by McMartin Realty
146 Mint Leaf WAY, Sacramento, CA 95838
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,616 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Direct Realty and Mortgage3 Anton CT, Sacramento, CA 95835
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,191 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Gold122 Saginaw CIR, Sacramento, CA 95833
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,271 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Keller Williams Realty2520 23rd AVE, Sacramento, CA 95820
2 Beds 1 Bath 810 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.4752 River College DR, Sacramento, CA 95841
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,272 SqFt
Multi-Family
Listed by Inspired Real Estate Group, Inc.1113 Volz DR, Sacramento, CA 95822
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,774 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Windermere Signature Properties LP2258 Irvin WAY, Sacramento, CA 95822
3 Beds 1 Bath 1,091 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty3117 Berkshire WAY, Sacramento, CA 95864
3 Beds 1 Bath 1,081 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Smith Real Estate Services Inc3825 Lynwood WAY, Sacramento, CA 95864
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,630 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Hill & Hill Realty, Inc.7320 Putnam WAY, Sacramento, CA 95822
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,787 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Keller Williams Realty10 Malino CT, Sacramento, CA 95823
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,075 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Real Estate Source Inc1044 Andy CIR, Sacramento, CA 95838
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,918 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Gold Elk Grove1323 East Sutter WALK, Sacramento, CA 95816
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,707 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by House Real Estate7799 Tamarindo Bay DR, Sacramento, CA 95828
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,504 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Portfolio Real Estate3725 Yellow Leaf AVE, Sacramento, CA 95835
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,797 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Keller Williams Realty466 De Mar DR, Sacramento, CA 95831
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,232 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Windermere Signature Properties Sierra Oaks3154 16th ST, Sacramento, CA 95818
2 Beds 1 Bath 1,288 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by House Real Estate8841 La Riviera DR #D, Sacramento, CA 95826
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,191 SqFt
Condo
Listed by Redfin Corporation1886 Kirk WAY, Sacramento, CA 95822
3 Beds 1 Bath 924 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc.
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