Elmira, CA House for Sale

A rust-brown water tower rises above the train tracks in Elmira, California, serving as a reminder of its origins as a maintenance stop on the California Pacific Railroad. Situated between Sacramento and San Francisco and surrounded by almond and alfalfa fields, Elmira remains a humble, rural town of about 200 people with a post office, tamale business, historic church and golf course. Neighboring Vacaville is a go-to for essential supplies and entertainment. “It’s right next to the city of Vacaville, which has jobs, shopping and schools,” says ...