Erin Phillips
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Thanks to its Northern California countryside location with its easy access to large employment centers in the area, the Sacramento suburb of Granite Bay is an upscale community of some 20,000 residents with 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, California’s state capital. Granite Bay is located on the western side of expansive Folsom Lake, an 18,000-acre, man-made lake that offers a myriad of recreational opportunities. Granite Bay encompasses an area of approximately 24 square miles and is just minutes from Roseville, which is the largest city in Placer County. Granite Bay also sits within a short drive from other cities in the surrounding areas such as Folsom and Fair Oaks. This charming suburban community continues to attract new residents and as a result, continues to grow and offer more features to its residents. Granite Bay’s real estate offerings consist mainly of single-family homes on beautiful treed lots; however, real estate prices vary depending on size, location and amenities. Some homes even offer waterfront views and for buyers and investors who are looking to custom build, land and lots are available for purchase in Granite Bay.

 

 

 

Single-family homes situated on treed lots anchor the real estate market in the suburban community of Granite Bay. Buyers can easily find a single-family home starting from just under $250,000 in a quiet residential area. Estate properties featuring an impressive amount of acreage are also available for purchase in Granite Bay starting from just under $1 million and exceeding $5.5 million. For custom homes near the lake, sale prices being in the $300,000s and can exceed $2 million for homes in the prestigious Los Lagos development. Waterfront properties are also available as are land and lots for custom building. For other lifestyle options, buyers can also look for homes in any of Granite Bay’s retirement communities, gated communities, or near the Granite Bay Golf Club.

 

 

Granite Bay’s roots date back to the early 1550's 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. Cattle ranchers also took advantage of water and grassy slopes.

The modern history of the area dates back to the 1970s with the steady development of housing along the bay. In 1987, the Placer County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution naming Granite Bay an officially designated unincorporated community. Today, Granite Bay is a community with a storied past and a bright future.

 

 

Granite Bay schools are some of the best in the region. The Eureka Union School District covers the elementary grades. During a recent year, this district boasted that three-fourths of its student’s individual scores scored at or above the national average. Granite Bay High School is part of the Roseville Joint Union School District, a collection of schools that are proud of superior academic performance.

There are several choices for higher education in the surrounding areas. Adult Education programs are offered at several locations in and around nearby Fair Oaks. Institutions such as the American River College, National University, Sierra College and California State University, Sacramento are all located in Sacramento. The University of California has a campus in nearby Davis, plus the highly acclaimed UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.

 

Parks & Recreation

When it comes to recreation, the opportunities are nearly endless. Folsom Lake offers water sports including swimming and boating, skiing, fishing hiking, running, camping, picnicking and horseback riding. There is a 32-mile bike path that connects Folsom Lake with many Sacramento County parks. Located a short drive away from Granite Bay is the famous California Delta where you can camp by the water, swim, ski or float down the river in houseboats.

Golfing enthusiasts can tee off at Granite Bay Golf Club's fabulous 18-hole championship golf course. The course integrates the natural beauty of the terrain, while providing beautiful views of the snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Currently, there are two major parks in Granite Bay with plans for additional parkland and facilities. Treelake Village Park offers a family picnic area, baseball and soccer fields in addition to a sports park. Douglas Ranch Park also offers similar amenities and sits on approximately 4.5 acres.