Northwest Auburn, located along the Sierra Nevada Foothills, features a mix of commercial and residential areas. The eastern side is bustling with restaurants, shopping centers, businesses, and government offices, while the western side is more residential, with planned cul-de-sac streets and spacious rural properties. Housing styles in Northwest Auburn include New Traditional, Contemporary, ranch, and California craftsman, with prices ranging from $520,000 to $850,000 for three to four-bedroom homes. The neighborhood also has 55 and up mobile home communities, with prices between $30,000 and $165,000. The area is known for its diverse greenery, family farms, personal vineyards, and desert landscaping.
Students in Northwest Auburn attend Auburn Elementary School, EV Cain Middle School, and the highly rated Placer High School. Regional Park is the primary green space, featuring a duck pond, playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a disc golf course. Atwood Park offers a smaller, more intimate setting with a playground and duck pond. Dining options include Mission Coffee, Sierra Grill Smokehouse, and Rebellion Brewing Company, while Mt. Vernon Winery is a local favorite for wine enthusiasts. Retail options are plentiful, with big box stores and local brands in Crossroads and Rock Creek Plaza shopping centers.
State Route 49 is the main thoroughfare, connecting residents to Interstate 80 and downtown within 30 minutes. Public transportation options include Placer County Transit, Dial-A-Ride, and the Placer Commuter Express. Auburn Municipal Airport, located 3.5 miles away, provides various air services. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with many government and county service offices, including the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital.
