Capital 5th Podcast

Hello, I'm your host, Ben Howard….. This week I am featuring East Sacramento, in Sacramento County. Located within the City of Sacramento, but east of downtown, East Sacramento provides easy access to Highway 99, and Highway 50… East Sacramento is close to both the American River and California State University, Sacramento… Residents of East Sacramento enjoy many small restaurants and specialty stores… East Sacramento is about 20 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and only ten minutes to Downtown Sacramento…

I selected East Sacramento this week because only three single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 34 s...

Hello, I'm your host, Ben Howard….. This week I am featuring Diamond Springs, an unincorporated part of El Dorado County… Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50, Diamond Springs has a rural feel that is still not too far from stores and services in nearby Placerville… Residents of Diamond Springs enjoy wine tasting with twelve wineries within ten miles of Diamond Springs… Plus, fall days visiting Apple Hill orchards which are about eight miles away…. Diamond Springs benefits from its location up the hill from Sacramento, as it’s just 51 miles from Sierra at Tahoe for skiing.…..Diamond Spring...

This week I am featuring El Macero, an unincorporated part of Yolo County. Located west of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, El Macero has a rural feel that is still not too far from stores and services in nearby Davis and West Sacramento… El Macero is a great choice if you have a student at UC Davis who wants to live at home… El Macero is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and only 20 minutes to Downtown Sacramento…

I selected El Macero this week because no single family home sold over the past week…. There are now four...

This week I am featuring Pollock Pines, an unincorporated part of El Dorado County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50, Pollock Pines is ideal for people who love to ski as it’s only 35 miles from Sierra At Tahoe…. Residents of Pollock Pines don’t get all the foggy winter days like Sacramento has… Residents do get to live surrounded by pine trees and peaceful home sites, yet can drive a short distance to nearby Placerville when they want to shop or go to a restaurant… Pollock Pines is about an hour to downtown Sacramento and 67 miles to t...

This week I am featuring Lincoln, a city in Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Lincoln has a large retirement community that is close to stores and services in nearby Rocklin and Roseville… Residents of Lincoln saw substantial growth between 2000 and 2010, but this growth has slowed since… Lincoln was an All America City winner in 2006 and in 2003 the first casino in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area opened there…. Lincoln is about 40 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and also Downtown Sacramento…

I selected Lincoln this week because only 11 single family home sold over the past wee...

This week I am featuring Newcastle, an unincorporated part of Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Newcastle has a rural feel that is still not to far from stores and services in nearby Auburn… Residents of Newcastle enjoy an abundance of fruit as orchards are common… Newcastle also benefits from its location up the hill from Sacramento, as it’s just 64 miles from skiing at Boreal.….. Newcastle is about 40 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and Downtown Sacramento…

I selected Newcastle this week because only one single family home sold over the past week…. The...

This week I am featuring Land Park and The Pocket Area. Two neighborhoods in Sacramento. Located just south of downtown and part of Sacramento County, Land Park and the Pocket Area have easy access to Interstate 5, Highway 50, Highway 99, and Interstate 80… Land Park is also home to the Sacramento Zoo….Land Park benefits from its location near Sacramento City College.….. Land Park and the Pocket Area are about 15 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Land Park are about 5 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Land Park and the pocket Area this week be...

This week I am featuring Loomis, an incorporated part of Placer County…Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Loomis balances rural life with conveniences…. The biggest event in Loomis each year is the Eggplant Festival with entertainment, arts, crafts, and food… Loomis is also home to the highly rated Del Oro High School… A nearby park and ride lot takes commuters to and from Sacramento… Loomis is about 35 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Loomis are about 40 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Loomis this week because only two single family ho...

This week I am featuring Mid Town Sacramento, located east of downtown in the City Of Sacramento. With easy access to Highway 50, Interstate 80, Business 80, Highway 99, and Interstate 5.. Mid Town Sacramento is convenient…. Mid Town Sacramento also benefits from its location near the Golden One Center for Sacramento Kings games and concerts.….. Mid Town Sacramento is just 15 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Downtown Sacramento are about 5 minutes via the surface streets…

I selected Mid Town Sacramento this week because only four single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 34 single family homes availa...

This week I am featuring Woodland, a city in Yolo County. Located north west of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 5…. Woodland has a nice historic downtown area and was settled in the 1850’s….Woodland has been growing steadily in the 21st century with many new subdivisions and a significant investment in capital…. Woodland has been named as one of the top 55 places to live in America, ranking 55 by Livability.com   ….. Woodland is about 15 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Woodland are about 25 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Woodland this wee...

Hello, I'm your host, Ben Howard….. This week I am featuring Antelope, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County… Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80… Bordering significant growth in West Roseville where prices are higher, Antelope is a good opportunity for home buyers who are looking for value, or can’t purchase a home for hundreds of thousands more… Antelope is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Antelope are about 30 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Antelope this week because only six single family homes sold over the past week…. There are...

This week I am featuring Shingle Springs, an unincorporated part of El Dorado County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50…. Shingle Springs has a great rural lifestyle that is still close to restaurants and shopping….Shingle Springs also benefits from its elevation above the valley’s summer heat and winter fog… Shingle Springs is about 60 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Shingle Springs are about 45 minutes via the freeway….. South Lake Tahoe is just 90 minutes away….

I selected Shingle Springs this week because only two single family homes sol...

This week I am featuring Rocklin, a city in Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80… Rocklin has a spectacular outdoor adventure area with rope courses, zip lines, climbing walls, and pedal boats…. Rocklin also has a junior college.….. Rocklin is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Rocklin are about 25 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Rocklin this week because only thirteen single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 144 single family homes available in Rocklin which is the most summer inventory in f...

This week I am featuring Citrus Heights, an incorporated part of Sacramento County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80… Citrus Heights is experiencing a revitalization of shopping with some centers already remodeled and other spaces such as Sunrise Mall facing a future which looks more bright… Citrus Heights also benefits from its location near Roseville, Orangevale, and Fair Oaks.….. Citrus Heights is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Citrus Heights are about 25 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Citrus Heights this week because only seven single famil...

This week I am featuring Placerville, a city in EL Dorado County... Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50…. Placerville has an historic downtown area that features restaurants, gift shops, an art gallery, and much more…. Placerville also benefits from its location near the south fork of the American River with rafting, cycling, and walking paths.….. Placerville is about an hour to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. South Lake Tahoe is just 60 miles away with skiing even closer with Sierra At Tahoe just 48 miles away…..

I selected Placerville this week because only two single famil...

This week I am featuring Cameron Park, an unincorporated part of El Dorado County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50…. Cameron Park has a lake for recreation and an airport for small plane flights….Cameron Park also benefits from a community pool and library.….. Cameron Park is about 45 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also… trips to South Lake Tahoe are just 90 minutes….

I selected Cameron Park this week because only five single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 58 single family homes available in Cameron Park which is the most Augus...

This week I am featuring West Sacramento, a city in Yolo County…. Located just west of downtown Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50 and Interstate 80, West Sacramento is great for people who need to commute to UC Davis, the Bay Area, or for trips to Lake Tahoe…. West Sacramento also benefits from its location along the Sacramento River with boating, fishing, and walking paths.….. West Sacramento is about 15 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and just 10 minutes to Downtown Sacramento.

I selected West Sacramento this week because only nine single family homes sold over the past w...

This week I am featuring Rancho Cordova, a city in Sacramento County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50….Rancho Cordova features family swim nights, Friday night concerts, and a certified farmer’s market…. Rancho Cordova also benefits from its location along the American River with cycling, kayaks, and walking paths at nearby Lake Natoma.….. Rancho Cordova is about 25 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Rancho Cordova are about 20 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Rancho Cordova this week because only 18 single family homes sold over the past week…. Th...

This week I am featuring Granite Bay, an unincorporated part of Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Granite Bay has a rural feel with large lots, oak woodlands, and granite outcroppings.…. Granite Bay also benefits from its location next to Folsom Lake where there is boating, equestrian trails, and mountain biking.….. Granite Bay is about 45 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. North Lake Tahoe is only an hour and 45 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Granite Bay this week because only ten single family homes sold over the past week…. There are...

This week I am featuring Auburn, a city in Placer County…. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80…. Auburn has a nice blend of familiar stores such as Home Depot and Best Buy along with access to the American River’s North Fork….Auburn also benefits from It’s location along Highway 49 for those who like to mountain bike…. Auburn is about 45 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Auburn are about 45 minutes via Interstate 80….

I selected Auburn this week because only seven single family homes sold over the past week…. Th...

This week I am featuring Orangevale, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County. Located just west of Folsom… with easy access to Roseville… Orangevale has a mix of neighborhoods and also rural properties ….Orangevale benefits from its location next to Folsom for parks and shopping.….. Orangevale is about 35 minutes to the Sacramento Airport and 20 minutes to the Roseville Galleria…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Orangevale are about 35 minutes via the freeway….. Sutter Roseville Hospital is about 20 minutes away and so is Folsom’s Mercy Hospital. 

I selected Orangevale this week because only seven single family homes sold...

This week I am featuring the Arden-Arcade area, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County…. Located just east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50 and Interstate 80…. Arden-Arcade has many parks and is located near Sacramento State University…. Arden-Arcade also benefits from its location along the American River with cycling trails, fishing, and walking paths.….. Arden-Arcade is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to downtown Sacramento from Arden-Arcade are about 20 minutes and only ten miles….

I selected Arden-Arcade this week because only 17 single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 160 single f...

This week I am featuring Roseville, a city in Placer County. Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80… Roseville has beautiful parks, a galleria with premium stores, and many nice restaurants…. Roseville is ideal for people who like to ski at north Lake Tahoe with resorts as close as 75 miles away….. Roseville is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Roseville are about 30 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Roseville this week because only 42 single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 448 single family homes available in Roseville whic...

This week I am featuring Natomas, a community in the northern section of Sacramento… Natomas has easy access to downtown Sacramento via Interstate 5….. Natomas also benefits from its location along the Sacramento River with boating, fishing, and walking paths.….. Natomas is about 10 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. For people who like to visit North Lake Tahoe…. Interstate 80 runs through Natomas, and Truckee is just 100 miles away….

I selected Natomas this week because only 12 single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 278 single family homes available in Natomas which is the most June inventory in six years…..<...

This week I am featuring Davis, a city in Yolo County. Located west of Sacramento, with easy access to Interstate 80, Davis has a nice downtown area that features restaurants, a large farmer’s market, and parks…. Davis also benefits from a highly rated university.….. Davis is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Davis are about 35 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Davis this week because only 7 single family homes sold over the past week…. There are now 71 single family homes available in Davis which is the most June inventory in o...

This week I am featuring Fair Oaks, an unincorporated part of Sacramento County.

Located east of Sacramento, with easy access to Highway 50…. Fair Oaks has a great community village area with restaurants, a performing arts theater, and a brewery….Fair Oaks also benefits from its location along the American River with rafting, kayaks, and walking paths.….. Fair Oaks is about 30 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Also…. most commutes to Sacramento from Fair Oaks are about 25 minutes via the freeway…..

I selected Fair Oaks this week because only four single family homes sold over the past week…. There...

This week I am featuring Folsom, a city east of Sacramento…. Folsom has a strong sense of community that embraces its history…. There is a really good Saturday farmer’s market on Sutter Street, outdoor shopping at the Palladio, and many miles of trails to explore….. Numerous top rated schools and beautiful parks complement easy access to Folsom Lake…. For those who like to travel it’s about 40 minutes to the Sacramento Airport…. Most commutes to Sacramento from Folsom are about 30 minutes via the freeway….. Or, an alternative is light rail which travels on a regular schedule between Folsom and Sacramento…...

This week I am featuring Elk Grove, a city just south of Sacramento.  Elk Grove provides many homes in close proximity to The Sacramento River, lots of shopping, and an easy commute to Sacramento or Stockton. 

If Elk Grove sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week. Just reduced $50,000 and now priced at $699,000 this five bedroom, three bathroom home with pool has nearly 2,500 square feet of living space. It’s in a lakeside community with clubhouse and recreation facility. A similar neighborhood home that’s priced $100,000 higher just a...

This week I am featuring Carmichael, an unincorporated area of Sacramento County…. Carmichael is located just east of Sacramento and provides many homes in close proximity to The American River, beautiful parks, and an easy commute to Sacramento. If Carmichael sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week…. Just reduced $245,000 and now priced at $2,050,000 this three bedroom, four bathroom home has over 3,900 square feet of living space…. It’s in a gated community with direct access to The American River and also close to a golf course…. A smaller neighborho...

This week I am featuring El Dorado Hills, an unincorporated area in El Dorado County.  El Dorado Hills is located just east of Folsom and provides highly ranked schools, great restaurants, and recreation at Folsom Lake. If El Dorado Hills sounds like a community that you would be interested in, then please consider my deal of the week. Just reduced $200k and now priced at $999k, this five bedroom, three bathroom home has over 3,000 square feet of living space. A similar house just sold for $200k more! To find out more about my deal of the week please visit t...

0:10 Introduction 

The question is, are you considering a home in the Sacramento area but don't know where to start? Welcome to the Capital 5th Podcast, hosted by Ben Howard, a California licensed real estate advisor and third generation Sacramento area resident serving you since 2016.

0:27 Host, Ben Howard

Hello, I'm your host, Ben Howard. I intend to use this podcast as a tool for you to learn more about residential real estate in the Sacramento region. Each week, I'll highlight a community where I'm telling clients that there's the greatest market opportunity.

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