Placer County Blog

Number of homes sold in Rocklin jumps nearly 40 percent

Nov 14, 2017

The number of single-family homes sold in Rocklin increased by nearly 40 percent in the last month.

Specifically, 32 listings sold in Rocklin this month, which represents a 39 percent increase over last month. There are currently 117 listings for sale in Rocklin, with 33 pending.

Rocklin is a vibrant city home to corporate headquarters, great parks and schools, hiking and biking trails, restaurants and more. The population is 64,417 and it has been considered one of the fastest growing cities in California (60 percent growth since 2000). Situated right off I-80 and Highway 65, residents have easy access to Sacramento and other cities in the area.

In neighboring Roseville, there were 57 single-family homes sold in the last month. There are currently 230 homes for sale in Roseville.

Roseville has blossomed into a city with 128,615 people and covers a total of 42 square miles. The city features great schools, endless restaurant options, golf courses, a water park, hiking and biking trails, creeks and more.

For more real estate statistics, check out the neighborhood pages under the “Explore Placer” tab.

The real estate market in Placer County remains robust. If you have any questions about moving to a community in the area, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our professionals!

For more information on Rocklin, check out these neighborhood spotlight videos.

 

Veterans Day events happening in Placer County

Nov 09, 2017

Placer County is the home to a large Veteran population and our team at iHeartPlacer is very thankful for their service.

We will honor those who have served in our military this weekend as we celebrate Veterans Day.

For those who would like to attend a Veterans Day event, we have compiled a list of what is happening around Placer County on Nov. 11.

Auburn

What: 2017 Auburn Veteran’s Day Parade. Parade will begin at the corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street. A patriotic ceremony will take place at Central Square with the release of doves. There will be a fly-over, a three-volley rifle salute followed by TAPS. The parade will resume onto High Street and end at the Gold Country Fairgrounds.

Where: Begins at the corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street.

When: Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m.

More information here.

Lincoln

What: Community Veterans Day Celebration. Memorial wreath laying at Veterans monument. Instrumental music by the Roseville Community Concert Band.

Where: 965 Orchard Creek Lane, Orchard Creek Lodge Ballroom

When: Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.

More information here.

Rocklin

What: Rocklin Veteran’s Day Ceremony. The Rocklin American Legion Post 620 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 904 will join the Whitney High School Junior ROTC Color Guard for the Posting of the Colors. The Parker Whitney Elementary School chorus will sing the National Anthem. Boy Scout Troupe 29 will place flags and crosses on graves at the cemetery.

Where: 4090 Kannasto St., Rocklin Cemetery

When: Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

More information here.

Again, to all of our Veterans: Thank you for your service!

Number of homes for sale in Granite Bay on the rise

Nov 06, 2017

The number of single-family homes for sale in Granite Bay increased by 5 percent this month.

There are currently 68 homes for sale in Granite Bay.

With a population of 20,402, Granite Bay is an unincorporated area of Placer County with top-notch schools, fun recreational activities and some of the regions’ most luxurious homes. Granite Bay covers 25 square miles. The area was originally known as “Granite Bar” during the 1950s as gold miners stopped along the American River. Granite Bay makes for a great place to live for those who commute to Roseville, Folsom or Sacramento to work and offers a rural lifestyle with rolling land and steep hillsides. It also features a variety of creeks and grasslands.

In neighboring Rocklin, the number of homes sold increased 18 percent over the last month. Rocklin has been considered one of the fastest growing cities in California (60 percent growth since 2000). Situated right off I-80 and Highway 65, residents have easy access to Sacramento and other cities in the area.

For more real estate statistics, check out the neighborhood pages under the “Explore Placer” tab.

The real estate market in Placer County remains robust. If you have any questions about moving to a community in the area, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our professionals!

Casting Call: Rocklin Adventure Park seeks people to participate in 2018 promotional campaign

Nov 02, 2017

Quarry Park Adventures is currently in the development phases. When it is complete, it will allow attendees to zip line, ride on giant swings, participate in free-fall jumps, ride paddle boats and much more.

The adventure park will be located at the historic quarry site in Rocklin (4060 Rocklin Road).

In the meantime, Quarry Park Adventures is currently seeking local acting talent to participate in a 2018 promotional campaign for the park. Families and individuals with enthusiasm for the idea of the park are being encouraged to try out to be a part of the campaign on Friday, Nov. 10, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4060 Rocklin Road, Rocklin. Those who try out do not need any specific talents or acting experience.

The actors selected will appear in TV, radio, print and social media campaigns for Quarry Park Adventures.

The Rocklin City Council recently agreed to spend $2.6 million on the various design elements of the park, including zip lines, a rope course and climbing activities along quarry rock faces. The construction elements are expected to be completed by February, with the park opening in spring 2018.

City officials have said that the project has the potential to be a catalyst for Rocklin business and development in the Quarry District and hopes to attract customers to local business to increase local tax revenue.

Watch this video to see what an Adventure Park is.

Proposed development could bring new schools, thousands of homes to Lincoln

Oct 31, 2017

A proposed 4,787-acre development could bring thousands of new homes, new commercial/office property and five new schools to Lincoln.

The Lincoln Planning Commission will be reviewing plans for the project, known as Village 5, during a Nov. 1 public hearing. The project plans include single-family residential properties, multi-family residential properties, mixed-use properties, commercial properties, and regional uses, including parks and open space areas.

Village 5 would be located southwest of the current city limits, north and south of State Highway 65, but within Lincoln’s “Sphere of Influence”, as outlined in the city’s 2050 General Plan.

The project plans call for:

  • 8,242 dwelling units (rural residential, country estates and low-to-high density residential);
  • 7.5 acres (56 units) of mixed use;
  • 196.3 acres of commercial;
  • 159.9 acres of office/commercial; and
  • 42.8 acres of business and professional space.

In addition, the project calls for three new elementary schools, one new middle school and one new high school.

The Lincoln Planning Commission will be voting on the certification of the final environmental impact report, approval of a General Plan amendment and a development agreement by and between the city of Lincoln and Richland Developers, Inc., among other aspects.

For more information, click here.

Roseville may add nine daily train routes to Bay Area

Oct 25, 2017

The Roseville City Council has approved an agreement that may boost the rail service options between Roseville and the Bay Area.

The number of train trips would increase from one round trip per day, to ten per day on Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor, which spans from Auburn to San Jose. More specifically, the number of routes between Roseville and Sacramento to be bumped up to 10 per day, and those subsequently would go to and from the Bay Area.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) unanimously approved by the city council is between the city of Roseville and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. An Environmental Impact Report and design plans for railroad track improvements between Roseville and Sacramento are also a part of the agreement. The agreement explains that “additional parking supply will be required as a result of the expanded service, and as currently proposed the installation of the new track and layover facility will also remove existing parking in the Historic Old Town area.”

It is expected that the implementation of this Capitol Corridor Third Track project will increase activity in Old Town Roseville. This prediction is based on the idea that a new customer base will be drawn to the area, which the existing business can leverage to increase sales.

You can find the current train schedule here.

The increase in potential commuting options for those who live in Roseville (and Placer County) and need to commute to the Bay Area for work is good news. That is because we are continually seeing more and more families relocate from the Bay Area to Placer County in search of the many things that make this area great.

If you are currently looking to relocate from the Bay Area to Placer County, we have many resources available to you! For more information on that, click here.

And make sure you check out our Guide to Relocating to Placer County.

 

Lincoln sees uptick in number of single-family homes for sale

Oct 23, 2017

The number of single-family homes for sale in Lincoln increased by 7 percent this month.

There are currently 168 homes for sale in Lincoln, with 72 listings currently pending. With a population of 45,902, Lincoln is wonderful place to live with history dating back to 1859, when the creation of the railroad system pushed development in the area. Today, Lincoln features award-winning wineries, beautiful golf courses, biking trails, a Las Vegas-style casino in Thunder Valley Casino and Resort and a history-filled downtown.

In neighboring Rocklin, there are 128 homes for sale, an increase of 9.4 percent percent from last month. Rocklin is a vibrant city home to corporate headquarters, great parks and schools, hiking and biking trails, restaurants and more. The population is 64,417 and it has been considered one of the fastest growing cities in California (60 percent growth since 2000). Situated right off I-80 and Highway 65, residents have easy access to Sacramento and other cities in the area.

For more real estate statistics, check out the neighborhood pages under the “Explore Placer” tab.

The real estate market in Placer County remains robust. If you have any questions about moving to a community in the area, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our professionals!

iHeartPlacer.com launches new rental listings feature

Oct 19, 2017

Whether you’re in the market for renting a property or listing one, iHeartPlacer.com is the premier website for listings in Placer County.

Thousands of visitors search iHeartPlacer.com each week looking for properties. Investors and property managers can now take advantage of this robust activity and post listings on our new Rental Listings feature.

As our visitors already know, our website and social media provide platforms to learn more about the communities of Placer County. Whether it’s reading up on the latest buzz, planning a weekend with their families or learning about the process of buying a home or relocating, we take pride in being the one-stop shop that allows our visitors to fully enjoy foothill living.

Our events calendar and community blogs are informative. Our property search includes the best real estate listings and allows families to get smart alerts for properties that fit their needs.

And our Rental Listings feature adds yet another valuable resource!

As individuals prepare to buy homes, they may be looking for rentals. In the current market, there’s no better way to find or list a property than by using iHeartPlacer.com. Its rich content, education and resources attract thousands of people and earn their trust.

Learn more about our rental listings here.

The best pumpkin patches in Placer County

Oct 17, 2017

While your candy corn, fun-sized Snickers and fake spider webs are all good to go, don’t forget the pumpkins and the rest of the fun!

One of the best times of the year is when families can go on an exciting pumpkin hunt. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the best pumpkin patches in Placer County.

Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm

What’s to Love: Though it is just slightly outside of Placer County, Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland is a regional staple and has been harvesting memories for more than 40 years. Families will absolutely fall in love with the charm of this farm. From its train ride, pony rides, hay rides, corn maze, apple orchard and flower farm, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone in the family.

Location: 1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, California, 95692

Fairma Farm Pumpkin Patch

What’s to Love: Fairma Farms is a family-friendly and inviting farm in Lincoln. Patrons of Fairma Farms can look forward to a variety of pumpkins to choose from.

Location: 5570 William Lane, Lincoln, California, 95648

Rickey Ranch Vineyard and Pumpkin Farm

What’s to Love: Rickey Ranch Vineyard and Pumpkin Farm is located in Granite Bay and offers a little more than a typical patch. Visitors can select from other fresh and locally grown goods, like wine grapes, honey, fruits and other goods.

Location: 6950 Cavitt Stallman Road, Granite Bay, California, 95746

Strickler Monster Farms

What’s to Love: Strickler Monster Farms is more than just your ordinary pumpkin patch. The kids will also love the haunted corn maze. If raw pumpkin isn’t your thing, you can select from other pumpkin food items, like cheesecake and pumpkin bread.

Location: 3825 Fruitvale Road, Lincoln, California, 95648

Roseville joins regional effort to land new Amazon headquarters

Oct 12, 2017

A regional effort to bring Amazon’s second company headquarters to Northern California, along with 50,000 high-paying jobs, recently received a shot in the arm thanks to the city of Roseville.

In adopting a resolution, city leaders agreed to partner with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council by offering two city-owned parcels of land that would be used in an economic and inventive package to meet Amazon’s request for proposals (RFP). Amazon is currently seeking another headquarters outside of its existing Seattle facility, and Sacramento threw its hat in the ring last month.

Roseville identified two sites that allows it to participate in the regional response. Both 290 Conference Center Drive, an 11-acre site with utility and traffic capacity for a 500,000-square-foot office, and 6382 Phillip Road, 160 acres with room for 1,080,000 square feet of processional office, were both named by Roseville.

Amazon’s RFP is vague, so the regional teamwork will streamline the process to ensure the delivery of a single, coordinated pitch.

Dozens of other cities across the nation are currently competing to be selected for Amazon’s $5 billion capital investment project. The deadline to submit proposals to Amazon is next week. Amazon will select a site sometime in 2018.

Here’s what Amazon is looking for:

  • Metropolitan areas with more than one million people.
  • Stable and business-friendly environment.
  • Urban or suburban locations with the potential to attract and retain strong technical talent.
  • Communities that think big and creatively when considering location and real estate options.

The city of Roseville thinks the region meets all these requirements.

El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento counties and Elk Grove, Lincoln, Sacramento and West Sacramento are coordinating the regional effort. Roseville’s inclusion is welcome news for the massive effort. Amazon says it will hire as many as 50,000 new full-time employees with an average annual salary exceeding $100,000 over the next 10-15 years. Amazon will hire workers to fill jobs in management, engineering, software development, accounting and administrative positions.

Any further action with possible considerations will have to be brought back to the city for approval, a city of Roseville official said.

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