What is the median home price in East Sacramento?

As of Q1 2026, the median sold price in East Sacramento is approximately $1.18M, with an average price per square foot of $612. The Fab 40s typically trade 30-50% above that median.

How long do East Sacramento homes stay on the market?

Median days on market is 14 days. Well-priced homes in the Fab 40s and River Park routinely receive multiple offers within the first weekend.

What zip codes make up East Sacramento?

East Sacramento spans primarily 95816 and 95819, including the Fab 40s, McKinley Park, River Park, and East Sac Village.

Are East Sacramento schools good?

Theodore Judah Elementary (K-6) is widely regarded as one of the top public elementaries in SCUSD. McClatchy High serves as the area’s flagship public high school. St. Francis is the most established private option. Check GreatSchools.org for current ratings and boundary confirmation.

What’s the difference between East Sac and the Fab 40s?

The Fab 40s are the 40th-49th street corridor within East Sacramento — historically the most prestigious blocks. The broader East Sac neighborhood also includes McKinley Park, River Park, and the Mercy Hospital corridor.

East Sacramento Real Estate

East Sacramento homes, block by block.

From McKinley Park to River Park and the Fab 40s, East Sac rewards buyers who understand condition, street, school boundaries, and timing.

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Median Sold Price

$1.18M

Avg $ per Sqft

$612

Median Days on Market

14 days

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Inventory

Low — under 1.8 months

Figures are estimates based on recent MLS closed sales and are updated periodically. For current pricing and absorption data on a specific property, contact Sara directly.

The Neighborhood

Established Sacramento, close to everything.

East Sacramento is not just the Fab 40s. Buyers compare McKinley Park, River Park, Mercy-area streets, and the blocks near East Sac Village differently. Sara helps clients understand which streets carry a premium, where condition matters most, and when a home is priced ahead of the market.

01Fab 40s — the storybook blocks (40th through 49th streets)
02McKinley Park — rose garden, pool, jogging path
03River Park — riverfront living, more bungalow, less mansion
04East Sac Village — local shops, walkable retail

Tree canopy

Mature urban canopy

Walk to coffee

Insight, Pushkin's, Selland's

McKinley Park

Rose garden + pool

East Sac Village

Local-owned retail

Selland Family

OBO, OneSpeed, Ella

Top schools

Judah + St. Francis

East Sac is one of those neighborhoods where the details matter quickly: the block, the tree canopy, the floor plan, the school path, and what has already sold nearby. It is a strong market, but not every pretty house is the right buy.

Sara Raudelunas, Realtor®

Most architecturally consistent neighborhood in Sacramento

Generational ownership keeps inventory tight (and values up)

5-min commute to downtown / Capitol

Genuinely walkable retail at East Sac Village

Insider Notes

The details that change the East Sacramento decision.

If You’re Buying

Have your financing ready before you tour. Good East Sac homes can move fast, and the best offer is usually the one with clean terms and a buyer who already understands the neighborhood.

If You’re Selling

East Sac buyers notice preparation. Paint, lighting, staging, and a clear pricing story can change the first week of activity more than another price tweak later.

Schools

Schools that serve this area.

Attendance zones shift at the street level. Before you make an offer, Sara will confirm the exact feeder pattern for that address.

Live ratings on GreatSchools.org →

Theodore Judah Elementary

K-6

California Middle School

7-8

C.K. McClatchy High

9-12

St. Francis High (private)

9-12

Current ratings, test scores, and reviews for all schools above are available at GreatSchools.org. Attendance boundaries change — always verify the zone for a specific address.

FAQ

Questions buyers and sellers ask about East Sacramento.

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