Land Park Sacramento Real Estate Agent - Michael Rehm
Land Park Homes For Sale
Phone: (916) 233-7346
Brief Overview of Land Park, Sacramento: Population, History, and More
Land Park is centrally located in Sacramento County, Sacramento. Just south of downtown and east of the Sacramento River, it has a population of about 10k. It has a northern boundary along I-80, the Capital City Freeway, and a southern boundary along the Sacramento Zoo. Surrounding communities include Curtis Park, Richmond Grove, and North City Farms.
Named after one of its key attractions, the William Land Park, residents are drawn to Land Park for its quaint, classic feel. It's densely suburban, walking the line between city and suburbia. Homes were constructed in the 1920s-1940s, and most amenities are within walking distance.
Typical Home Values: How Much Will It Cost?
Homes in Land Park typically range from $600-900k, but you can find homes that go for ~500k all the way up to $2m+. The average has increased by 10% year-over-year for the past few years, indicating that the market as a whole is on the rise.
More generally, in Sacramento, the average home value is about $400k, so you can expect to pay roughly one-and-a-half to twice as much for a similar home in Land Park. Why? Because Land Park has everything that people typically want when they're thinking about buying a new house: it's a safe area with a great school system and plenty of family-oriented attractions, restaurants, and cafes -- as well as some craft breweries and bars for when you want to get a babysitter and unwind a bit. Additionally, it's part of one of the biggest cities in California (and the ninth-largest capital city in the United States), giving inhabitants access to a burgeoning economy and growing population.
With that said, let's move on to some of the biggest schools covering Land Park.
Schools in Land Park, Sacramento: Ratings, Reviews, and More
Public schools zoned inside the Land Park area include: Crocker/Riverside Elementary School, California Middle School, and C.K. McClatchy High School. All of them belong to the Sacramento City Unified School District, which covers 47,000 students across 81 schools. Depending on the exact home you're looking for in Land Park, your student could land in any number of schools inside the Sacramento City Unified School District. Other nearby public schools (including charter schools) include: William Land Elementary School, Arthur A Benjamin's Health Professions High School, The Met, and Leonardo Da Vinci.
The Sacramento City Unified School District is one of the most diverse in all of California, scoring the ninth-place spot out of more than 700 schools. Students score at or above state averages in the SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests, but the district itself is rated as a “B-” on Niche.
However, the three schools inside of Land Park have the following reviews on Niche and GreatSchools:
- Crocker/Riverside Elementary School: A- “Overall Niche Grade” and a 9/10 “GreatSchools Summary Rating.”
- California Middle School: B “Overall Niche Grade.”
- C.K. McClatchy High School: A- “Overall Niche Grade.”
Crime Statistics: How Safe is Living in Land Park, Sacramento?
Land Park is rated as #3 in “Best Places to Raise a Family in Sacramento” on Niche, but for those of us who grew up here, there is no neighborhood better. The crime rate for violent assault is roughly half that of the national average, and so is general theft. Rates of burglary and motor vehicle theft, on the other hand, are roughly equal to the national averages.
Some stat aggregators rank Land Park as more dangerous than the national average while some rank it as less dangerous than the national average.
Still, for its proximity to a major city, Land Park has fairly low crime rates.
Attractions in Land Park: What is There to Do?
Land Park is home to wholesome, fun-for-all-ages attractions that range from the Fairytale Town Play Park, Funderland Amusement Park, and the Sacramento Zoo. If you have kids, you won't run out of options on the weekend.
As for nightlife, since Land Park is so close to downtown Sacramento, you'll have your choice of bars and restaurants in one of the biggest cities in all of California.
Additionally, William Land Park, the namesake of Land Park, features a jogging trail, fishing pond, and a golf course -- and if you live in Land Park, you're likely within walking distance of the park itself.
Summary
Land Park is a neighborhood in Sacramento, right below downtown and east of the Sacramento River, with a population of about 10k.
Homes are roughly one-and-a-half to two times more expensive than homes in the Sacramento area. The homes themselves were built around the 1920s and 1940s, giving the neighborhood a classic, old-school feel.
The schools, from Crocker/Riverside Elementary to C.K. McClatchy, are excellent, and the area offers some family-oriented amenities, close proximity to downtown Sacramento, while ranking as one of the safest neighborhoods to raise a family in Sacramento.
Property values are increasing rapidly, indicating that homes in Land Park are in high demand. With so many amenities important to young, working families, it's no wonder why.
To Buy or Sell a home in Land Park, contact Land Park Real Estate Agent Michael Rehm at (916) 233-7346 License Number: 02143896
Land Park Homes For Sale - Real Estate Agent Michael Rehm - (916) 233-7346
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