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Empire Ranch Village

Empire Ranch Village

Suburban Neighborhood in Folsom, California

Sacramento County 95630

$877,238 Average Value
$397 Average Price per Sq Ft
29 Homes For Sale

Luxury living on the lake and links

In the Sierra Nevada foothills and on the bank of Folsom Lake sits the luxury neighborhood of Empire Ranch Village. While home prices may be high, locals are also big on fun. “People move here to be close to the lake and Empire Ranch Golf Club, which is one of the best public courses in the area,” says Jeanne Peterson of Lyon Real Estate, with over 100 sales in the Folsom area. “I’ve been out on the lake three times already this week and am going again after work this afternoon because when the weather gets warm, that’s where we all get together.” Empire Ranch Village sits about 23 miles from Sacramento, so many residents commute into the state capital for work. The neighborhood has top-rated schools and holds a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10 for violent crime on the CAP Crime Index, compared to the national average score of 4.

Neighborhoods in Empire Ranch Village are full of new construction and luxury homes.
Neighborhoods in Empire Ranch Village are full of new construction and luxury homes.
Many homes in Empire Ranch Village have terrific views.
Many homes in Empire Ranch Village have terrific views.
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Folsom Lake and Empire Ranch golf

Folsom Lake serves as a prime recreation spot in the summer months. The Lake has sandy beaches, swimming areas with lifeguards on duty and is ideal for boating and fishing. Those who don’t like to be in the water can still enjoy the views while hiking or horseback riding on the many trails around Folsom Lake. Inside the neighborhood limits, Nisenan Community Park has something with everyone with a playground for children, basketball courts and sports fields. Parkgoers can cool off in the summer at the newly installed spray park. Residents hit the links at Empire Ranch Golf Club, which features a public championship 18-hole course and can get a workout in at Orangetheory Fitness.

Golfers work on their form at the Empire Ranch Golf Club driving range.
Golfers work on their form at the Empire Ranch Golf Club driving range.
Many people not up for a more strenuous trail walk  by Folsom Lake try the milder levy walk instead.
Many people not up for a more strenuous trail walk by Folsom Lake try the milder levy walk instead.
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Schools that shine

Kids in Empire Ranch Village attend the highly-rated Folsom Cordova Unified School District. “All throughout Folsom, the schools are great, but this pipeline is really special,” says Peterson. Families on the neighborhood’s south side will send their kids to Russell Ranch Elementary, while those north will attend Empire Oaks Elementary. Both schools have an A rating on Niche. Next is Folsom Middle School, which has an A rating and was named the top public middle school in Sacramento County. Teens attend the relatively new Vista Del Lago High School, which opened in 2007. One of the top schools for college prep in all of California, Vista Del Lago, has a perfect A-plus Niche rating.

Empire Oaks Elementary School serves the youngest minds of Empire Ranch Village.
Empire Oaks Elementary School serves the youngest minds of Empire Ranch Village.
Vista del Lago High School serves students in 9th-12th grade.
Vista del Lago High School serves students in 9th-12th grade.
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Newer homes on the course

Empire Ranch Village is a newer neighborhood, where most of the homes were built after the year 2000. Home styles vary from traditional ranch-style builds to massive six-bedroom Mediterranean builds to two-bedroom condos on the southern edge of the neighborhood. Condos range from $400,000 to $500,000, while single-family houses start around $750,000 and range up to $1.5 million. Many homes have nice views of the golf course and it is common for private pools to be in the backyards. Houses are situated on quiet roads away from highways and have wide sidewalks for dog walking and exercising. Multi-car garages and modest yards make parking and lawncare easy.

An aerial view of the Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom
An aerial view of the Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom
The golf course is walking distance to many Empire Ranch Village residents.
The golf course is walking distance to many Empire Ranch Village residents.
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Mimosa House and Mexquite Mexican

Diners head to the west side of the neighborhood for plenty of authentic offerings off Natoma Street. “Depending on where you live, restraunts and shopping can be walking distance from your home,” says Peterson. Mexquite Mexican is an upscale twist on authentic cuisine and is an ideal spot for a happy hour margarita. Mimosa House is a local favorite for weekend brunch, and Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters is popular for its specialty lattes. Sushi fans can head to Hisui for a selection of specialty rolls. For groceries, Raley’s is a convenient option right off Natoma. Retail shoppers can head just a few miles away to Folsom Square Mall.

Empire Ranch's Mexquite Mexican Restaurant provides the community with authentic cuisine.
Empire Ranch's Mexquite Mexican Restaurant provides the community with authentic cuisine.
Morning walkers in Empire Ranch can stop at Mimosa House for Breakfast on their way home.
Morning walkers in Empire Ranch can stop at Mimosa House for Breakfast on their way home.
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Sacramento Regional Transit

The Sacramento Regional Transit District has a bus system that serves Empire Ranch Village and the rest of Folsom. The fixed routes pick up with frequent stops on Natoma Street. For those who wish to drive, Route 50 provides quick transit into Sacramento.

Empire Ranch Village is about 20 minutes away fro Downtown Sacramento.
Empire Ranch Village is about 20 minutes away fro Downtown Sacramento.
The bus system serving Empire Ranch Village connects residents with the rest of the region.
The bus system serving Empire Ranch Village connects residents with the rest of the region.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Sacramento International

51 min drive

Bus

Broadstone Pkwy & Eagles Way (Wb)

Bus

E Natoma St & Wesley Dr (Eb)

Bus

E Natoma St & Empire Ranch Golfclub (Wb)

Bus

E Natoma St & Empire Ranch Rd (Eb)

Bus

E Natoma St & Golf Links Dr (Eb)

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Empire Ranch Rd & Palomino Court (Nb)

Bus

E Natoma St & Ballou Circle (Wb)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Empire Ranch Village US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$789,500
Median Single Family Price
$830,000
Median Townhouse Price
$550,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$426,250
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$377,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$397
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Last 12 months Home Sales
106
Months of Supply
3.30
Median List Price
$799,998
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,228
Median Year Built
2004
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,494
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,412
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,255
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
923
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
10,985
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$170,802
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$190,823

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

4 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Matt Sundermier
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