Roseville Homes and Neighborhoods

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Roseville, California is one of the most family-friendly communities in Northern California and an ideal city to call home. Notorious for having one of the highest ratios of parks per capita in the nation, Roseville is brimming with miles of nature trails for hikers and bikers and thousands of acres of open space property.

Rich in History

Located in Placer County, Roseville was originally home to the Maidu Indians and has long been a popular railway hub. Today the Roseville real estate market is strong due to the city’s growing population of over 104,000. An active housing authority offers a variety of real estate support programs for Roseville home buyers and existing Roseville home owners.

Rich in history, Roseville is home to the famous Tower Theater, an arts and entertainment venue that was built in 1940 and is still active today. The Maidu Interpretive Center and Historic Site is a natural area surrounded by trees and trails where visitors can learn about the history of the Indians and inspect ancient petroglyphs (rock art) and bedrock mortars—grinding holes used for acorns.

Great for Families

Families in Roseville can take advantage of the many city-operated facilities including batting cages, a skate park, the Roseville Sports Center, golf courses, public swimming pools, a 1.5 acre dog park property, and several museums. The city of Roseville also offers childcare programs, a teen center, and senior activities. Several of Roseville’s schools have been honored with California Distinguished School Awards.

Premium Shopping

Shoppers will appreciate the Westfield Galleria shopping center which boasts over 180 shops and restaurants. Other entertainment destinations include Golfland Sun Splash and the year-round Denio’s Farmers Market and Swap Meet. During the summer, many Roseville residents visit historic old town Vernon Street to attend the popular “Downtown Tuesday Nights” and enjoy live music and a variety of street vendors.

Strong Local Job Market

In 2006, Money Magazine ranked Roseville, California 11th in job growth with a 28.6% increase between 2000 and 2005. Some of the city’s major employers include Hewlett Packard, Kaiser Permanente, and Union Pacific Railroad.

Located along the Interstate-80 corridor just 16 miles from Sacramento, Roseville is conveniently located just a few dozen miles from San Francisco, the Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe.

Home buyers from across California and the nation are investing in Roseville real estate and contributing to the city’s growth. With its historic roots, solid economic growth, beautiful surroundings, and thoughtful community development, it’s no wonder that Roseville homes are in demand and that the community continues to flourish.