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Rockin’ Homes in Rocklin

John LaRosa 03/24/2014

Buyers will find that there are homes for sale in Rocklin, CA to fit virtually any budget. The market has a wide variety of properties to view, from detached houses to condos and townhomes. Situated 22 miles northeast of Sacramento, the city is located in Placer County. Families who want to relocate to the area will find easy access to several schools, walking and biking trails, shopping centers, golf courses and a variety of local activities. There are plenty of reasons to move to a new home in Rocklin.

Single-family home options including townhouses, condominiums and other attached units, in the median price range of $250,000 to $500,000, can be found throughout the city. Detached homes are priced at an average of $420,000. In March of 2014 a simple empty 6,600-square foot lot was on the market for $75,000, with sewer and water access. This offers the rare opportunity for a new-construction home or manufactured home. You can also find spacious homes that offer two or three bedrooms at affordable prices throughout Rocklin. Really, no matter what size home you are looking for or what your budget is, you can find the perfect home for you and your family in this community.

Many of the house listings offer comfort and style to meet personal requirements, such as multiple bathrooms and modern kitchens; tile, laminate, wood or carpeted floors; and a garage. They may have fireplaces to go along with central air conditioning and heating. Rocklin, CA homes for sale are situated on landscaped lots, some with swimming pools, floral gardens, or breathtaking views of the Sacramento Valley.

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Small Town Atmosphere Close to Everything

Mary Pizzimenti 03/21/2014

There’s something nice about living in a small town. You know everybody. You feel safe. Everybody roots for the same high school football team. When you look at homes for sale in Grass Valley, these are things that make you think it’s a good place to live. 

Then again, there is that nagging voice in the back of your head, the one that says small towns are insulated and can’t offer your family the cultural exposure you want them to have. That voice asks you about art museums and concerts, multi-cultural cuisine and intellectual discourse. Now’s the time for you to tell that little voice just how wrong it is. 

The homes for sale in Grass Valley aren’t thousands of miles from civilization. In fact, Nevada City is just 10 minutes away. Visiting an artist or other cultural offering barely means having to leave home! For a little excitement, there’s a thriving nightlife that the San Francisco Guardian said was reminiscent of Savannah or New Orleans, and any of the regions’ wineries are sure to provide an outlet for your need for a little culinary exploration. 

And let’s be honest, shall we? 

How often do you really take advantage of those so-called opportunities in the city? Between fighting the crowds and hunting for parking, not to mention the cost of tickets, events can be burdensome. But that little voice keeps telling us that at least they are there if we want them. 

Tell that little voice the big city attractions will still be there, but in Grass Valley or Nevada City you’ll also have the option of small town festivals, friendly neighbors and quiet nights. What more could you ask for?

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