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The 2026 numbers

Fair Oaks set a new high in 2026.

Fair Oaks median $642,659
Gold River median $650,000
Carmichael median $575,000
Sacramento median $486,000
Ten-year change, Fair Oaks +70%

MetroList residential sales, January to October 2026. The guide breaks this down pocket by pocket.

Inside the guide

Nine short chapters on buying and selling homes in Fair Oaks and Gold River.

  1. Why Fair Oaks and Gold RiverTwo sides of the American River
  2. The pocketsSix pockets and how they differ
  3. What homes cost2026 sold prices against the east county
  4. Lots, the river and HOAsWhat the land and the gates bring
  5. Inspecting a home hereThe systems that cost the most to get wrong
  6. The money sideLoans, appraisals and taxes
  7. Daily lifeThe village, the parkway and the drive
  8. Selling herePricing, presentation and negotiation
  9. Your next stepA call, a private search, or a value estimate
I help buyers and sellers across Sacramento County compare what their budget buys in each neighborhood. Here, the lot, the river and the HOA matter as much as the finishes, and that's where the real negotiation happens.

Shawnivan Hone · Real Estate Advisor with Real Broker · close to 10 years and nearly $200M in Greater Sacramento sales