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[caligirlz]

I've been out playing on the web and answering questions about Folsom (& of course directing people back here), and people are curious about this neighborhood since it shows up on the google map with the most affordable prices (that's what they tell me) for people looking for an established neighborhood, with larger lots & trees. I recall seeing, a long time ago, a website that listed all the Folsom neighborhoods, along with the history of each, but I can no longer find that website.

Can someone provide me with some detailed info on this neighborhood? Including the pluses & minuses? What you like about it, or not? Thanks

[folsom500]

I've been out playing on the web and answering questions about Folsom (& of course directing people back here), and people are curious about this neighborhood since it shows up on the google map with the most affordable prices (that's what they tell me) for people looking for an established neighborhood, with larger lots & trees. I recall seeing, a long time ago, a website that listed all the Folsom neighborhoods, along with the history of each, but I can no longer find that website.

Can someone provide me with some detailed info on this neighborhood? Including the pluses & minuses? What you like about it, or not? Thanks

Here is one listing of neighborhoods http://www.neighborh...hoods/Folsom_CA

Lake Natoma Heights is in Fair Oaks on the bluff across Lake Natoma...

[ducky]

Here is one listing of neighborhoods http://www.neighborh...hoods/Folsom_CA

Lake Natoma Heights is in Fair Oaks on the bluff across Lake Natoma...

That's all I could find, too. Here's an interesting letter that popped up:

http://www.sarariverwatch.org/prop50/Letter-from-Lake-Natoma-Heights-NA-11-18-09.pdf

On one Google search, a real estate site popped up showing homes on Talisman, School St., Briarcliff and that area. I've lived here since the '80s and have never heard it called that. If anything, it's been called the Alice Wild neighborhood because that's the name on the plot map.

You could always ask your Realtor, Steve. He's a pretty knowledgeable guy.

[caligirlz]

That's all I could find, too. Here's an interesting letter that popped up:

http://www.sarariverwatch.org/prop50/Letter-from-Lake-Natoma-Heights-NA-11-18-09.pdf

On one Google search, a real estate site popped up showing homes on Talisman, School St., Briarcliff and that area. I've lived here since the '80s and have never heard it called that. If anything, it's been called the Alice Wild neighborhood because that's the name on the plot map.

You could always ask your Realtor, Steve. He's a pretty knowledgeable guy.

That's the area I'm asking about. I know we've talked about that neighborhood in the past but I can't find the posts. I remember that I repeated some rumors at that time, and I don't want to misrepresent that 'hood. Which of the neighborhood divisions would it be considered here on myfolsom? Central district?

I could ask Steve, and hopefully he will jump in here, but I was really hoping to get some feedback from people who live in or are knowledgable about it (in addition to Steve).

[caligirlz]

Here is one listing of neighborhoods http://www.neighborh...hoods/Folsom_CA

Lake Natoma Heights is in Fair Oaks on the bluff across Lake Natoma...

Yes, I came across that website also, BUT, it does not appear to be just neighborhoods in Folsom. It looks more like an HOA association list of 'hoods throughout the sacto region...Auburn, EDH...are there really neighborhoods in Folsom by those names?

[ducky]

That's the area I'm asking about. I know we've talked about that neighborhood in the past but I can't find the posts. I remember that I repeated some rumors at that time, and I don't want to misrepresent that 'hood. Which of the neighborhood divisions would it be considered here on myfolsom? Central district?

I could ask Steve, and hopefully he will jump in here, but I was really hoping to get some feedback from people who live in or are knowledgable about it (in addition to Steve).

Yes, it is known as the Central District (even here on the forum under the neighborhood designations). I'm not sure how accurate the "Central" is now that Folsom's built out to Highway 50.

We've enjoyed living here. Like I told you before, walking distance to just about anything you want - schools, parks, Sutter Street, Post Office, banks, grocery stores. Some of the houses that might be for sale were ones that got caught up in the "flipping" craze and might have very nice interiors. Many have really nice-sized yards, which could be also considered potential for expanding the square footage of the home if you don't care for a yard.
There is one foreclosed place on Dean right now that they had started to fix up and I'm not sure what happened.
There are foreclosures like any neighborhood, but the houses are slowly becoming occupied again - some with young couples, which we love to see. Some are turned into rentals, which is disappointing because the landlords, renters, and property management people just don't seem to care about keeping up their properties.

[4thgenFolsomite]

The other benefit of the central district is that most of the three bed, two baths have real hardwood floors and real brick fireplaces.

[Pool Runner]

Steve Heard just sold us a house in this neighborhood, all and all we were not looking in this neighborhood at first, but Steve found us a home with a huge yard, pool and remodeled for less that what we were renting an apartment for here in town.

What I like, most homes have a huge lot but the home itself might be small. The garages are mostly two car but deep like they used to make them. I like that even though this is a tract home neighborhood every home looks unique and not a mirror image of the home across the street. We like the central Folsom neighborhood location too.

There are not very many young families though, as far as I can tell so far. I think every home has a real wood burning fireplace, while this is cool from a nostalgic point of view it makes walking in the evening miserable as the entire area is filled with fireplace smoke regardless if you are suppose to burn or not. Not sure about all of the streets in this neighborhood, but the ones near my home are very dark at night with either very poorly lit street lights or lack of enough altogether.

All and all I would buy another home in this neighborhood in a heartbeat. It probably isn't for everyone but it works perfectly for our family. I highly reccomend consulting Steve Heard for more information though, he really knows the area extremely well.

[caligirlz]

Thank you for the fantastic info! I've forwarded it on to the interested buyer.

And congratulations Pool Runner

[Homer]

That's the area I'm asking about. I know we've talked about that neighborhood in the past but I can't find the posts. I remember that I repeated some rumors at that time, and I don't want to misrepresent that 'hood. Which of the neighborhood divisions would it be considered here on myfolsom? Central district?

I could ask Steve, and hopefully he will jump in here, but I was really hoping to get some feedback from people who live in or are knowledgable about it (in addition to Steve).

It sounds like part of the neighborhood your talking about is the Sierra Woods developement that was built in the late 1970s. Most of the houses are 1200-1500sf and have large lots for a suburban neighborhood, The lot my house is on is about a 1/4 acre with room for Rv parking on both side yards. The advantages are price,lot size,no bonds or HOA dues, a diverse mix of residents I.E ages incomes etc. Close to parks, schools, shoping and the bike trail. The disadvantages are some of the streets are busy I.E. Montrose and Flower, There are some some drugies and gangbangers that live in the rundown Apartments and duplexes on Tallisman and Montrose, However they tend to keep a low profile. There are a handful of problem rental houses, Overall the positives outweigh the negitives.

[stangage70]

I consider "Lake Natoma Heights" to also be in Fair Oaks. It is the community than can be reached by taking La Serena from Hazel. I owned a home in this area from '96-'05. Homes were generally build in the 60's, but there is a variety of homes from subsequent decades. Only portions have sidewalks. Several have nice views of lake Natoma.
So there is a "Natoma Heights" in Folsom too? Fascinating...

[Homer]

That's all I could find, too. Here's an interesting letter that popped up:

http://www.sarariverwatch.org/prop50/Letter-from-Lake-Natoma-Heights-NA-11-18-09.pdf

On one Google search, a real estate site popped up showing homes on Talisman, School St., Briarcliff and that area. I've lived here since the '80s and have never heard it called that. If anything, it's been called the Alice Wild neighborhood because that's the name on the plot map.

You could always ask your Realtor, Steve. He's a pretty knowledgeable guy.

If you put "sierra woods folsom ca" in a google search a map comes up listing the names of the neighborhoods. It shows Natoma Heights as the older homes around Wales, School and Fargo.

[aztransplant]

Hi caligirlz,

Perhaps you were thinking of this page under the tomatopages Visitor Guide? http://www.myfolsom....om-real-estate/

Obviously, it hasn't been updated since the housing market crash . . .

[Steve Heard]

Thanks Ducky and Suburban Pool and Caligirlz for the plugs.

Folsom is full of little neighborhoods that people call by a variety of names. I've heard people call my neighborhood, for example, 'Willow Creek Estates', 'Rancho Diablo' or even 'that area off of Rebecca'.

I'm not sure exactly where the boundaries are, but Natoma Heights is the neighborhood in the Central District east of Wales, with streets like Fargo, Briarcliff, McKiernan and Rugosa. Alice Wild is west of Wales, with streets including Glenn, Market and Price. Sierra Woods is west of Natoma Heights, with streets such as Sierra Woods, Monowood, Lisawood, and Montrose.

I consider them all part of the central district, and yes, there are some bargains in there.

Going by sales over the last 6 months, the average is a 1275 sq ft home selling at about $184K. If you're looking for a single-family home in Folsom for under $200K, this is likely where you'll find it.

The average price per square foot is $147, which is $10 below the city-wide average.

Hi caligirlz,

Perhaps you were thinking of this page under the tomatopages Visitor Guide? http://www.myfolsom....om-real-estate/

Obviously, it hasn't been updated since the housing market crash . . .

Hey AZ,

That was indeed written years ago by another contributor. I had committed to re-writing it in 2011 and just this morning noticed that it's now 2012. I shall get it done.