Why Live in Gold River
Gold River, located 16 miles east of Sacramento, is a planned community with a resort-style vibe, consisting of 25 subdivisions developed primarily in the 1980s and 1990s. The neighborhood features midcentury-style "Powell homes" with a uniform brown exterior, maintained by a homeowners association that also oversees streets, sidewalks, and lawns. The community includes single-family ranch-style homes, manor homes, and rare condos and townhomes, with interiors varying widely. Greenways with over 5 miles of walking trails connect to local parks like Gold River, Prospect Hill, and Gold Station Parks, and the Gold River Sports Club offers extensive recreational facilities. The American River Bike Trail runs along the northern edge, providing a scenic 32-mile route to Folsom, with popular spots like Lake Natoma and Lake Folsom for boating and water sports. Gold River students attend the highly rated Gold River Discovery Center for kindergarten through eighth grade and Rio Americano High for later grades. Shopping centers along Sunrise Boulevard, such as Gold River Town Center and Sunriver Village, offer dining options like Il Forno Classico and Arigato Sushi, as well as grocery stores and other retail. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and while most residents drive to work, public transit options include the No. 21 Bus and the Light Rail’s Gold Line. Highway 50 provides a direct route to Sacramento in about 20 minutes, and the Sacramento International Airport is 25 miles away.
Home Trends in Gold River, CA
On average, homes in Gold River, CA sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Gold River, CA over the last 12 months is $702,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$702,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$730,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$456,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$321
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Last 12 months Home Sales
112
Median List Price
$699,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
