Neighborhood suggestions? (Sacramento, Davis, Elk Grove: house, neighborhoods, live)

[Adriatica]

My husband has been offered a job near Fruitridge and 99 (east of 99). We'd like to be as close as possible to this area, but in a very safe, family friendly neighborhood. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[ryuns]

What's your price range and how big of a place are you looking for?The area immediately north and west of Fruitridge and 99 has some affordable places in a nice neighborhood. Probably looking at 150-250k for a nice place. East of 99 and/or south of Fruitridge are generally unpleasant neighborhoods.

Pocket (west of I-5, kind of along Florin, which shows up as semi-circle on the map) is even nicer and very family-friendly, but is a little pricier. Maybe 200-400? Pricier still is Land Park/Curtis Park, west of 99, north of Sutterville. Nice and family-friendly, generally very attractive, a little more walkable, and closer to downtown/midtown, if that matters to you. There, you're looking at 300k and very much up. I haven't looked at prices for a while, so I'm a little rusty.

Congrats on the job offer for your husband and good luck on the move.

[Adriatica]

Originally Posted by ryuns

What's your price range and how big of a place are you looking for?

3-4 bedrooms, 1800+ sq. ft, we can go up to $350k

Thanks for you help!

[calnbs]

I wanted to stay near the South Sacramento area because of all the Asian grocery stores and Asian restaurants. The two closest areas where I felt safe and yet close enough to South Sac are Pocket/Green Haven area and Elk Grove. Lived in the Pocket area from 2000-2010 and never once had any issue. Safe and quiet. Bought a house in Elk Grove in 2010 and I too feel very safe in this area.

[caligirlz]

I agree with this: "East of 99 and/or south of Fruitridge are generally unpleasant neighborhoods."

The other areas nearby you might want to consider, depending on how far of a commute you want, is Tahoe Park, East Sac or the Elmhurst area near UC Davis Med Center. There's also a lot of newer develoment with large country style lots off Calvine Rd..Wildhawk, Vineyard, etc. Even the southern & newer parts of Rancho Cordova (Anatolia, Kavala Ranch) would be an easy commute coming thru the countryside on Grant Line. BTW, you probably want to avoid Oak Park.

[caligirlz]

Originally Posted by calnbs

I wanted to stay near the South Sacramento area because of all the Asian grocery stores and Asian restaurants. The two closest areas where I felt safe and yet close enough to South Sac are Pocket/Green Haven area and Elk Grove.

Have you been to the Koreana Plaza Rancho Cordova? I hear it is awesome! They have special aisles and/or sections for Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Russian and Eastern European, Latin American, Hawaiian, Middle Eastern, Indian, American foods and more. https://foursquare.com/v/koreana-pla...64a520012221e3

[calnbs]

Originally Posted by caligirlz

Have you been to the Koreana Plaza Rancho Cordova? I hear it is awesome! They have special aisles and/or sections for Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Russian and Eastern European, Latin American, Hawaiian, Middle Eastern, Indian, American foods and more. https://foursquare.com/v/koreana-pla...64a520012221e3

Read about it in the sacbee a few weeks ago about the owner. Last time I was in that area, Koreana Plaza didn't exist yet. It did peak my interest after reading sacbee's article. Will check out this place soon.