Placer County
Tucked in the Gold Country of Sacramento Valley, Placer County is known for offering modernized sophistication interweaved with the romantic charm of a historic old town, making it a highly desirable destination for those who love a rural atmosphere with a bit of everything. It is accessible from seven major highways and home to three airports — all while being home to a bounty of green parks, excellent schools, and stellar amenities to give residents an enriched quality of life!
With plenty of sunny days, Placer County certainly enjoys the beauty of each season — cool winters and hot summers, gentle springs, and pretty falls to boot. The county’s perfect wine climate has made it host to spectacular family-owned boutique and craft wineries across its lovely cities. Proximity to the State capital endows locals with an array of mass transit options, and extended bike routes have sprung up across the area, linking neighborhoods with ease.
An array of exquisite, single-family homes bespeckle the cities of Placer County, from Spanish colonial-style homes to bungalows and modern farmhouses on manicured grounds. Here, there’s something for every taste.
What to Love
- Thrilling outdoor activities
- Convenient location to most of California
- Shopping mecca with lots of eateries
- Idyllic weather all year round
- A+ public schools
Local Lifestyle
Placer County serves an idyllic suburban lifestyle with plenty of amenities. You’re not only going to fall in love with the area’s snow-capped mountain peaks, roaring waterways with a promise of adventures, and meandering trails calling you to go on morning hikes or Saturday evening biking trips, but also its friendly populace who greet you with hellos and genuine smiles, the terrific convenience and easy access to highways, and the rural serenity guaranteed to homeowners.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Perceive the sleekness of Westfield Galleria‘s elegant setting, bringing you luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, Athletica, H&M, and Sacramento’s first Tiffany & Co.
North Lake Tahoe is a shopper’s dream, with gift stores set into antique buildings and distinguished shopping centers inviting you in for some memorable retail therapy. Browse home décor shops, art galleries, and boutiques at the historic Truckee’s Commercial Row, and elevate your shopping senses with a tour of The Village at Northstar, where you can pick up snowboarding gear at Burton and head to Euro Snack Inc for a gelato. Popular Hollywood hits run at The Village Cinema, so be sure to come by to satisfy a heart craving entertainment. Step into the stylish and warmly-lit Paul Martin’s Bistro for skirt steak, classic burgers, and yummy desserts like warm butter cake and decadent chocolate cake.
Things to Do
North Lake Tahoe brims with activities, so be sure to catch some fun every season of the year. From snowmobiling and sledding in winter to biking along miles of dirt or paved trails in spring, there’s never a dull moment in this town.
Fulfill your winter wonderland daydreams at the Truckee Resorts — eight distinct destinations beloved by winter sports enthusiasts and offering everything from snowboarding terrain parks to ice rinks, cross-country ski centers, and kids’ play areas replete with rideable features and trampolines! You can spend a day snowboarding across fresh snow at Northstar California Resort, or go ice skating with the kids at the Truckee Donner Resort.
Summer is the perfect time to bring your mountain bike out to Northstar Mountain Bike Park and cruise the mountains at a thrilling pace. Tee off with friends and family at the 18-hole Northstar At Tahoe Golf Course nestled in the Sierra Mountains. Join the excitement with a thrilling carnival ride or live concert at Placer County Fair, and play a fulfilling game at the Thunder Valley Casino.
Schools
Placer County embraces great school districts such as Roseville Joint Union High School District, Rocklin Unified School District, Placer Union High School District, and Eureka Union School District among others. A few of the county’s coveted academic institutions include:
- Granite Bay High School
- Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
- Creekside Charter
- Lake Tahoe Preparatory School
- William Jessup University
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Data maintained by MetroList® may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All real estate content on this site is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. MetroList® will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Users of this site are hereby informed that, pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, all dwellings advertised in the MetroList® service are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any offer of compensation in the real estate content on this site is made exclusively to Broker Participants of the MetroList® MLS and Broker Participants of any multiple listing service with a current reciprocal agreement with MetroList® that provides for such offers of compensation.
$788,508
3 3 Beds
3 3 Baths
2,771 SqFt 2,771 SqFt
224027185 Listing No. 224027185
House Property Type: House
(64)
Listing Office: eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
Open House: Mar 29, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$784,900
3 3 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
2,996 SqFt 2,996 SqFt
223099710 Listing No. 223099710
House Property Type: House
(58)
Listing Office: Lyon RE Auburn
$784,212
3 3 Beds
3 3 Baths
2,627 SqFt 2,627 SqFt
224009474 Listing No. 224009474
House Property Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
(50)
Listing Office: Next Real Estate Group Inc.
$780,000
5 5 Beds
3 3 Baths
2,567 SqFt 2,567 SqFt
224025224 Listing No. 224025224
House Property Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
(57)
Listing Office: Northern California Real Estate Team
Open House: Mar 30, 2024 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$779,460
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
2,433 SqFt 2,433 SqFt
224019392 Listing No. 224019392
House Property Type: House
(22)
Listing Office: K. Hovnanian California Operations
$779,000
4 4 Beds
3 3 Baths
2,235 SqFt 2,235 SqFt
224029103 Listing No. 224029103
House Property Type: House
(5)
Listing Office: USKO Realty
$777,000
3 3 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
3,070 SqFt 3,070 SqFt
224006309 Listing No. 224006309
House Property Type: House
(57)
Listing Office: Lyon RE Auburn
$775,000
5 5 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,153 SqFt 3,153 SqFt
224016465 Listing No. 224016465
House Property Type: House
(69)
Listing Office: eXp Realty of California Inc.
$775,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,286 SqFt 3,286 SqFt
223110475 Listing No. 223110475
House Property Type: House
(15)
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Folsom
$773,000
5 5 Beds
3 3 Baths
2,616 SqFt 2,616 SqFt
224012761 Listing No. 224012761
House Property Type: House
(20)
Listing Office: Redfin Corporation
$770,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
2,639 SqFt 2,639 SqFt
224014505 Listing No. 224014505
House Property Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
(28)
Listing Office: Lyon RE Auburn
$769,000
3 3 Beds
2 2 Baths
2,025 SqFt 2,025 SqFt
223117903 Listing No. 223117903
House Property Type: House
(33)
Listing Office: Lyon RE Rocklin
All measurements and all calculations of area are approximate. Information provided by Seller/Other sources, not verified by Broker. All interested persons should independently verify accuracy of information. Provided properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Data maintained by MetroList® may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All real estate content on this site is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. MetroList® will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Users of this site are hereby informed that, pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, all dwellings advertised in the MetroList® service are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any offer of compensation in the real estate content on this site is made exclusively to Broker Participants of the MetroList® MLS and Broker Participants of any multiple listing service with a current reciprocal agreement with MetroList® that provides for such offers of compensation.