Folsom Realtors

Folsom continues to stand out among other cities in California. In a new report released Thursday by finance website SmartAsset, Folsom tied for No. 5 of the best places to live in California. Folsom Real Estate Agents will boast about the excellent schools, beautiful family-oriented neighborhoods and outstanding shopping, dining and cultural options. Although Folsom has the flavor of a small city, it does not lack the conveniences of modern living. It has ample shopping and cultural facilities, either in town or within a few minutes drive, and there are plans for more. It also has new hospital facilities and an expanding corps of professional specialists, including doctors, lawyers and financial consultants.

Today Folsom is a forward-looking city, a high-tech town, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Folsom also boasts excellent schools, beautiful family-oriented neighborhoods and outstanding shopping, dining and cultural options. The General Plan also takes note of the community's family orientation, calling for a minimum of five acres of park land for each 1,000 residents, and for city co-sponsorship of special activities that involve the entire family. Although Folsom has the flavor of a small city, it does not lack the conveniences of modern living.

Here is a list of the 6 best neighborhoods in Folsom

EMPIRE RANCH

Empire Ranch is a 1,738-acre, upscale master-planned community in Folsom, encompassing a number of other small neighborhoods and enclaves. The area provides easy access to Highway 50 and is home to numerous parks, greenbelts, walking paths, schools, shopping areas and the Empire Ranch Golf Club. With a population of 16,468, Empire Ranch is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Empire Ranch offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Empire Ranch there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Empire Ranch are highly rated.

BRIGGS RANCH

Briggs Ranch is centrally located in Folsom, just west of Empire Ranch and close to Highway 50. It is one of many neighborhoods in the area, all running into one another, however Briggs Ranch was built in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, giving it more time to establish and cultivate its lush trees and parks.

The homes range in size and style (all are well-kept and cared for) and sit on wide, slightly rolling streets. Lots in Briggs Ranch are slightly larger than some of the newer developments, and residents have made the most of their yards, incorporating a variety of foliage and landscaping, along with tree swings, and basketball hoops – creating an ideal enclave for families. With a population of 17,722. Briggs Ranch is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Briggs Ranch offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Briggs Ranch there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. M The public schools in Briggs Ranch are highly rated.

THE PARKWAY

The Parkway is an award-winning master-planned community in northwest Folsom. It stands out amidst all others for its strong appreciation of nature – featuring more than 200 acres of open space and miles of trails.

The neighborhood was developed along Humbug Creek and has wide grassy, tree-lined medians, landscaped roundabouts, and numerous cul-de-sacs, to keep speed and congestion non-existent. The neighborhood was awarded the 2008 Award of Excellence from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Planners took great care in integrating trees and natural features when building the community, with more than 10,000 native trees and shrubs planted by an environmental firm. Today the area is rich and vibrant with heritage oaks, willows, cottonwoods, and black walnut trees. With a population of 9,636. Lexington Hills/The Parkway is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Lexington Hills/The Parkway offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lexington Hills/The Parkway there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Lexington Hills/The Parkway are highly rated.

HILLCREST

This gated enclave of high-end homes is located in Folsom’s Empire Ranch community. The area features greenbelts, tennis and bocce courts, two small parks, and walking trails. The streets are wide and homes are shaded with pines, oaks, and maples, creating an extremely family-friendly atmosphere.Hillcrest is a neighborhood in Folsom, California. Hillcrest mostly features expansive homes that are competitively priced. This community dates back to 2003 and has continued to develop over the years.

BROADSTONE

Broadstone is a planned community located in central Folsom. Unlike many neighborhoods in this area, it was developed completely by Elliot Homes, Inc., one of the area’s most prominent and respected builders. The homes are known for privacy and solitude, embracing the natural landscape and recreational opportunities. Broadstone is a neighborhood in Folsom, California with a population of 9,138. Broadstone is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Broadstone offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Broadstone there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Broadstone and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Broadstone are highly rated.

AMERICAN RIVER CANYON

American River Canyon is a neighborhood in Folsom, California. American River Canyon mostly features large homes that are competitively priced. This community dates back to 1980 and has continued to develop over the years. The most memorable feature is the much-photographed, iconic waterfall that greets you at the entrance to this beautiful community. The area also boasts a network of walking paths as well as a two-mile circle for walkers, runners and cyclists.