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Elk Grove, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Elk Grove
Elk Grove is a city in the Sacramento area of Northern California. The city’s beautiful sunsets and scenic views are enough to make anyone want to become a resident. The…
Elk Grove is a city in the Sacramento area of Northern California. The city’s beautiful sunsets and scenic views are enough to make anyone want to become a resident. The community encourages active lifestyles and hosts a variety of events, making it a desirable place for active adults.
Climate & Geography
Elk Grove is situated on lower land in the Sacramento Valley, and Laguna Creek runs through the city. Residents of Elk Grove receive lower rainfall than the national average, no snow, and enjoy California's sunny weather. The hottest days in Elk Grove most often occur from June through October.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Elk Grove promotes healthy lifestyles with “Join the Elk Grove Movement” that offers tips, activities, and events. For those who love to be active, there are 90 parks, 18 miles of trails, fitness centers, and pools throughout the city. Visitors can observe native and flowering plants while viewing the art sculptures and water-harvesting technologies at Rain Garden Plaza.
Lange Twins Family Winery and Vineyard is a local winery which allows residents to become club members of the winery. The Winery offers a wine tasting and cheese pairing experience as well as private tours. Several organizations have recognized the venue as a great place for learning about wine.
The city hosts many annual events and festivals, including Bike Day, Dog Days of Summer, a multicultural festival, and more. Elk Grove is a short drive from Sacramento, making it easy to experience the bigger city life when desired.
Cost of Living & Taxes
While lower than the state average, the cost of living in Elk Grove exceeds the national average. The median home cost makes the biggest impact on the overall cost of living. Median home cost in Elk Grove is almost double the national average, but still lower than California’s state average. Grocery, health care, and utility costs are all around or below the national average.
The sales tax in Elk Grove is 7.75 percent. California does not tax Social Security income but other forms of retirement income are taxed.
Health Care
Residents of Elk Grove 55+ communities have many options when it comes to health care. There are multiple hospitals in the Sacramento area with a total high performing rank of 33 procedures and conditions.
UC Davis Medical Center is is ranked as the No. 6 hospital in the region and boasts national rankings in 10 adult specialties, including cancer, cardiology, and neurology.
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center is high performing in heart failure, hip replacements, knee replacements, and lung cancer surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 3 55+ communities in Elk Grove, 3 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Elk Grove has 269 homes, the largest has 631 homes, and the average communities consists of 502 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Elk Grove. The most recent communities started in Elk Grove include Esplanade at Madeira Ranch, Glenbrooke, Heritage Lakeside. There is also 1 communities in Elk Grove that offers new construction homes, including Esplanade at Madeira Ranch.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Elk Grove. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Heritage Lakeside is a gated communities with 269 homes, and Esplanade at Madeira Ranch is another gated communities with 606 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Elk Grove stay on the market for around 146 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $658,454, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Esplanade at Madeira Ranch average around $785,533, while homes in Glenbrooke average around $629,828.
52 communities near Elk Grove
656 homes near Elk Grove
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,670 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,161 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,322 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,161 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,040 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,854 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,635 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,054 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,054 sq ft
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5 beds
|5 baths
|3,105 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,287 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,578 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,266 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,617 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,710 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,993 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,427 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,784 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,775 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,756 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,206 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,924 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,389 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,323 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,873 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|996 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,635 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,287 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 3 55+ communities in Elk Grove, 3 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Elk Grove has 269 homes, the largest has 631 homes, and the average communities consists of 502 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Elk Grove. The most recent communities started in Elk Grove include Esplanade at Madeira Ranch, Glenbrooke, Heritage Lakeside. There is also 1 communities in Elk Grove that offers new construction homes, including Esplanade at Madeira Ranch.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Elk Grove. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Heritage Lakeside is a gated communities with 269 homes, and Esplanade at Madeira Ranch is another gated communities with 606 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Elk Grove stay on the market for around 146 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $658,454, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Esplanade at Madeira Ranch average around $785,533, while homes in Glenbrooke average around $629,828.
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