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Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County on the north side of the American River. Old Fair Oaks Village is the town center, with the Red Bridge and the American River Parkway close by. Fair Oaks Bluffs sits along the river, Phoenix Field and the Madison Avenue area hold established single-family neighborhoods, and Gum Ranch is a newer planned community near Kenneth Avenue. Sunrise Boulevard and Hazel Avenue lead to Highway 50. Search Fair Oaks listings below, then read on for how the areas differ.
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3 Beds2 Baths1,625 SqFt1/60 60Open Sat 11:30AM-2:30PM$575,000
8927 Bluff LN, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Listed by Windermere Signature Properties El Dorado Hills/Folsom
3 Beds2 Baths1,815 SqFt1/31 31Open Sat 10AM-12PM
4 Beds3 Baths2,589 SqFt1/71 71Open Sat 12PM-3PM$1,150,000
8536 Kenneth Creek LN, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Listed by eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
RECENTLY SOLD
$511,000
$474,900
7.6%5013 Hillridge WAY, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc.
$530,000
$525,000
1.0%7208 Zelinda DR, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc.
$850,000
$850,000
8809 Barrister LN, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc.
FAIR OAKS NEIGHBORHOODS
Fair Oaks is a collection of areas that differ by their distance to the Village, the river and the main roads.
Old Fair Oaks Village
Old Fair Oaks Village is the community's historic center and its gathering place. The Village hosts the annual Chicken Festival each September, and Village Park and the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre are here. The American River Parkway is about a half mile away.
Fair Oaks Bluffs and the American River
Fair Oaks Bluffs and neighboring Riverside Bluffs sit along the river side of Fair Oaks, where the community meets the American River. Homes here are close to the river and to trails on the American River Parkway, including bike and walking routes.
Phoenix Field and the Madison Avenue Area
Phoenix Field is an established neighborhood of single-family homes, many of them single-story, near Phoenix Park. Madison Avenue and Hazel Avenue are the main roads around it, and Highway 50 is reached from the Sunrise and Hazel exits.
Gum Ranch and the Sunrise Boulevard Corridor
Gum Ranch is a planned community of about 250 homes built by Elliott Homes, with its own four-acre park. Sunrise Boulevard runs north to south through this side of Fair Oaks, and Route 21 buses serve it. Homes near the corridor include a mix of ages and lot sizes.
HOMES IN FAIR OAKS
Fair Oaks has little large-scale new construction, so its homes are best understood by era, style and lot.
Homes Near the Village
The streets around Old Fair Oaks Village include some of the community's oldest homes, close to restaurants, shops and the Parkway. Many are on mature lots with oak trees. Ages and styles vary from street to street.
Mid-Century Ranch Homes on Mature Lots
Much of Fair Oaks was built in the mid-century decades. Single-story ranch homes on larger-than-average lots are common, and many homes are outside an HOA. Updated kitchens and additions are frequent, so condition varies by address.
Planned Communities Such as Gum Ranch
Gum Ranch, built by Elliott Homes, is the clearest example of a newer planned community in Fair Oaks. Its homes share a park and common planning. Other named subdivisions appear in Fair Oaks listings, and Eva can show how each compares.
New Builds and Custom Homes
As of October 2026 new construction appears as individual homes rather than large communities. One listing describes a home under construction in a gated community on Fetz Lane, and custom builds appear in established neighborhoods such as Phoenix Field. Eva can confirm what is under way at any address.
WHERE IS FAIR OAKS?
Fair Oaks is in Sacramento County, between Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Orangevale and Folsom, along the north side of the American River.
Downtown Sacramento Drive
Fair Oaks is about 15 miles from downtown Sacramento. Highway 50 and Interstate 80 are the main freeway routes, and the Sunrise Avenue Bridge area can slow at commute hours. Drive times change with traffic.
Bus and Light Rail
SacRT bus Route 21 serves Fair Oaks Village and Sunrise Boulevard. The nearest SacRT Gold Line light rail station is Hazel, just across the river in Rancho Cordova, with a park-and-ride lot. Bus service changes, so check SacRT for current routes.
City Facts
Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, so it has no city government of its own. It covers about 11 square miles and began in 1895 as a citrus colony. The Fair Oaks Bridge, known as the Red Bridge, opened in 1901.
Work and Employers
Fair Oaks is mostly residential, and many residents work elsewhere in the Sacramento region. Downtown Sacramento, Folsom and Rancho Cordova are the nearest large employment areas, all reachable by Highway 50.
FAIR OAKS FAQ
Is Fair Oaks a city or part of Sacramento?
Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County. It is not a city and has no city government of its own. It sits in the Sacramento region, along the north side of the American River between Carmichael and Folsom.
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8927 Bluff LN, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,625 SqFt
Condo
Listed by Windermere Signature Properties El Dorado Hills/Folsom
5350 Terrace Oak CIR, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,815 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Redleaf Realty8536 Kenneth Creek LN, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,589 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.7452 Santa Susana WAY, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,460 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Better Homes and Gardens RE8737 Bluff LN, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,625 SqFt
Condo
Listed by Realty ONE Group Complete8834 Tahan LN, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
4 Beds 4 Baths 4,164 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty5375 Terrace Oak CIR, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,078 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Navigate Realty5241 Ridgegate WAY, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,724 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Windermere Signature Properties El Dorado Hills/Folsom5101 Embassy LN, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
5 Beds 3 Baths 5,010 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty8865 Phoenix AVE, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,129 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty4020 Canyon DR, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,330 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Wesely & Associates9260 Winding Oak DR, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,674 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Windermere Signature Properties Fair Oaks8522 Kenneth Ridge CT, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,831 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Compass8879 Sunset AVE, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,768 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Sterling Royal Real Estate6494 Brando LOOP, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,718 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Keller Williams Realty5339 Flyway DR, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,321 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Windermere Signature Properties Fair Oaks4213 Pocono CT, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,195 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Re/Max Gold Fair Oaks8630 Fairmont WAY, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,274 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Vintage Real Estate5169 Rabeneck WAY, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,456 SqFt
Single Family Home
Listed by Friends Real Estate Services8003 Sunset AVE, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,402 SqFt
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Listed by Windermere Signature Properties Fair Oaks
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