Rancho Cordova Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Rancho Cordova Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

On July 1, 2003, Rancho Cordova celebrated its incorporation as a city. Formerly a suburb of Sacramento, this newly minted city is home to approximately 57,000 residents who enjoy both a peaceful suburban atmosphere and proximity to the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Rancho Cordova is located on Highway 50 in Sacramento County, near the American and Sacramento rivers. The county is made up of prime farmland and boasts a diverse topography, from the low delta between the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Because of its numerous business partners and easy access to the state capital, Rancho Cordova is primed to experience a population explosion. Several Fortune 500 companies, including Aerojet Industries, Bank of America, Intel and MCI, call Rancho Cordova home. The community hosts many exciting annual events, such as the Wine and Food Festival held at the Nimbus Winery and the Salmon Festival at the Nimbus Dam. Also popular is the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament at the Mather Field Golf Course. The Folsom-Cordova Unified as well as the top-rated San Juan Unified School Districts, serve local students. Private and parochial schools are also available within Rancho Cordova, and several excellent colleges and universities are nearby. Just a few miles away, Sacramento is a gold mine of family-friendly attractions, museums, theater and fine dining. Housing in Rancho Cordova is affordable, abundant and diverse. Prices for single-family homes start in the high $200,000s and condominiums and townhouses are also available.