Placer County Real Estate

Placer County was home to the peaceful Nisenan Native Americans for hundreds of years before the discovery of gold in 1848 brought hordes of miners from around the world. As we look back at our colorful history we discover the similarities between the 49ers and the families of today who are moving here because it's a wonderful place to live. Just as in 1849, Placer County is the fastest growing county in California. The county reaches from the borders of Sacramento to North Lake Tahoe.  The current population is 260,000. Click here to read more about Placer County and its communities!

Residents of Auburn and Lake of the Pines enjoy a quiet residential atmosphere in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the country. Established in 1848, Auburn is located just 30 miles northeast of Sacramento on Interstate 80 in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The former mining town is now the Placer County seat and is home to approximately 12,500 residents. Lake of the Pines is located along Highway 49, just across the Placer County line in Nevada County. Both areas have the advantage of being above the valley fog and below the Sierra snow line, but are just a short drive from recreation areas. The Lake Tahoe area and all of its recreational opportunities are just 85 miles from Auburn. Other ski areas and hiking trails are nearby as are Lake Clementine and Folsom Lake for boating and fishing. A variety of festive annual events provide fun and entertainment for the whole family, such as Auburn’s Wild West Stampede Week and Rodeo, the Mountain Mandarin Festival and the community festival. The real estate offerings of Auburn and Lake of the Pines are varied, with a wide selection of single-family homes as well as condominiums and townhouses available. Many homes are located on treed acreage, and some horse properties can be found as well.

Granite Bay- Granite Bay’s roots date back to the early 1550s when gold miners first settled the banks of the American River. This area was initially known as “Granite Bar,” a small mining camp just below another mining area. Granite Bar was changed to Granite Bay for the granite rock quarried from the banks that were used for the Folsom Dam.  In 1987, the Placer County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution naming Granite Bay an officially designated unincorporated community.

Granite Bay is an upscale community of over 20,000 residents. Granite Bay has outstanding schools, affordable homes for sale and an excellent quality of life. This bedroom community is located in Placer County, about 20 miles northwest of Sacramento. Real estate in Granite Bay is limited, with more buyers than sellers. The medium proce home in Granite Bay is $700,000.

Auburn- The real estate markets of Auburn and Lake of the Pines are varied and consist primarily of single family detached homes. Home prices in Auburn range from the high $200,000s for smaller single-family homes to $1 million and more for hilltop estate properties with spectacular views of the area. Many horse properties are available. Condominiums and townhouses can be found in the low $100,000s and run up to the mid-$300,000s. Lake of the Pines offers newer homes and modern amenities along with gated security and privacy. Prices for single-family homes range from the mid-$300,000s to $800,000 and more. Large estate properties are priced at upwards of $1.5 million. A few condos and townhouses can also be found.
 

Placer County Real Estate