$952,708Average Value$528Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Mostly residential community north of University of California Davis and Downtown Davis
Set just north of the University of California Davis, Central Davis is home to many college students and faculty members, but top-rated public schools and plenty of parks attract families with young children, as well. Student rentals are generally found in the neighborhood's southern end, and most area nightlife, shopping, and dining are found in the adjacent Downtown Davis. “Much of Central Davis is centered around the university, but it’s a very calm and welcoming place,” says CJ Portz, a broker with Fievel Real Estate and a resident of the community. “If you’re familiar with Harry Potter, it has Hufflepuff vibes. Families out gardening or biking is a common sight around here.” Like the rest of town, Central Davis is connected by tree-lined paths and bike trails, encouraging locals to leave their car keys at home. Local houses of worship include the Saint James Catholic Church, Congregation Bet Haverim, which follows Reform Judaism, and the Islamic Center of Davis.
Midcentury ranch-style homes and historic properties in the southeast
Most Central Davis residents rent their property, including many UC Davis students and faculty. “UC Davis is seemingly always slowly growing, but the housing market here stays the same size, so good homes get bought very quickly,” Portz says. Ranch-style homes built between 1950 and 1975 are commonly seen, often with minimal traditional features like vinyl siding and prominent two-car garages; some have midcentury modern elements like large windows and interior wood paneling. Most of these three- or four-bedroom properties sit on compact lots that are lushly planted with ornamental shrubs and sycamore trees. Mature trees provide dense canopy coverage and lots of needed shade in the hot summers. Depending on a home's size and age, prices typically range from $550,000 to $1 million; recently remodeled versions, though, go for $1.1 million to $1.4 million, and the few properties set on quarter-acre parcels range from $1.4 million to $1.7 million.
Scattered across the neighborhood, midcentury minimal traditional duplexes range from $850,000 to $1.2 million, depending on their condition. And in the neighborhood’s northwest corner, two- and three-bedroom low-rise condos range from $480,000 to $500,000, depending on a unit's size.
The southeast corner of Central Davis is locally known as “Old North Davis,” as it was the first residential neighborhood built north of downtown before further expansion. The oldest homes in Central Davis are found here, mostly Craftsman bungalows and Tudor Revival-style properties from the early 20th century. These three- or four-bedroom homes tend to be well-maintained and in high demand, selling for $1 million to $1.2 million when they do go on the market. There's no official historic district in this area, but the Old North Davis Neighborhood Association advocates for improvements to public facilities on behalf of its membership.
Central Davis homes hide under lush trees.
Craftsman bungalows in Central Davis range from $1 to $1.2 million.
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A-rated Davis public schools
North Davis Elementary, in the northeast corner of Central Davis, earns an A rating from Niche. Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High, also rated A, serves Grades 7 through 9; the school's birdwatching club, the Holmes Birders, meets every Wednesday during lunch and occasionally has field trips to native habitats like the Yolo Wildlife Bypass. The A-plus-rated Davis Senior High, set next to North Davis Elementary, is ranked A-plus by Niche. The school’s renaissance choir, the Davis Senior High Madrigals, covers Gregorian chants and other historical compositions while dressed in 15th and 16th century-inspired costumes; this highly regarded group performs in prestigious venues worldwide, including the St. Peter’s Basilica, and has placed first in the Prague International Choral Competition.
Davis Senior High School provides education in the neighborhood of Central Davis.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. High is shaping the future, one student at a time.
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Getting around without a car using greenbelts
Most Central Davis residents find it easy to get around without a car. Davis as a whole is extremely bike-friendly, and many city streets are lined on both sides with double bike lanes; tree-lined walking paths, called greenbelts by locals, connect local parks and residential streets. In the summer, temperatures often surpass 90 degrees, making the densely shaded greenbelts very appealing for bikers and hikers. The restaurants and shops of Downtown Davis are just south of the neighborhood, and so is the University of California Davis, a major area employer. The university's bus system, Unitrans, serves non-students for a small fee, while students can ride for free with their ID card. Central Davis is bordered west by Highway 113, and Downtown Davis is bordered south by Interstate 80, which leads 16 miles east to downtown Sacramento. Davis Medical Center is right in the neighborhood, and Sutter Davis Hospital is just northwest. The Sacramento International Airport is 20 miles away.
Central Davis is a bike friendly neighborhood with safe roads and crosswalks.
Checkout a book or study at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Library in Central Davis.
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Playgrounds at Community Park and Sycamore Park
In the northeast corner of Central Davis, Community Park is one of the largest parks in town, featuring a castle-themed playground, a skate park and a pump track for dirt bikes. Sycamore Park, on the neighborhood’s west side, has another large play area, and Oxford Circle Park has a nine-hole disc golf course. In the neighborhood’s southeast corner, next to City Hall, Civic Center Park has lighted baseball fields, and a pool complex used for training and competitions by aquatic community groups like the Davis Aquadarts, a local swim team.
Sycamore Park is fun for the entire family.
The Rainbow City playground is located at Community Park in Central Davis.
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Visiting the Davis Farmers Market downtown
Downtown Davis is just south of Central Davis, offering a broad range of nightlife options and eateries like Burgers and Brew, which serves local Sacramento craft beers like the Anathema Hazy IPA. Some Central Davis residents can walk or bike downtown for The Davis Farmers Market, which opens every Saturday year-round. Anderson Plaza, a small shopping center on the neighborhood’s north side, houses a Save Mart and a few locally owned restaurants like Taqueria Guadalajara, a small Davis chain that serves home-style Mexican cuisine. Within the neighborhood, grocery stores include Trader Joe’s on the south side, and on the east, the locally focused Davis Food Co-op.
Get food from North Africa at the Sutter Davis Certified Farmers Market in Davis, Ca.
Get woven baskets at the Sutter Davis Certified Farmers Market in Davis, Ca.
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Annual Celebrate Davis event held at Community Park
Each summer, locals gather in Community Park for Celebrate Davis, an annual event organized by the Davis Chamber of Commerce to support and highlight local businesses. In addition to games, bounce houses and live music, the event features lots of local food vendors, as well as educational booths set up by community nonprofits.
Flood risk in the community's northeast corner
Though no major waterways are nearby, there is a risk of storm-related flooding in the neighborhood's northeast corner. With up to a 1% chance of flooding annually, most residents aren't required to purchase flood insurance, but it's encouraged. Most flood insurance plans have a waiting period of at least 30 days, meaning locals should prepare their policy sooner rather than later in case of an unexpected emergency.
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Parks in this Area
Central Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Civic Center Park
Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Chestnut Park
Oxford Circle Park
Golf
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Skateboard
Soccer
Sycamore Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Redwood Park
Transit
Airport
Sacramento International
29 min drive
Bus
F St. & 6th St. Nb
Bus
Anderson & Sunset (Nb)
Bus
Sycamore Ln & Villanova Drive (Nb)
Bus
Covell Blvd & J St (Eb)
Bus
14th St & Davis High School (Wb)
Bus
Sycamore Ln & Drake Drive (Sb)
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Russell Blvd & Sycamore Lane & Trader Joe's (Wb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Davis
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Davis, Davis sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Central Davis, Davis over the last 12 months is $985,729, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
16,443
Median Age
27
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,014
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,770
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
77.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
89/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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