Homes Tours in Folsom CA via Bicycle
October 8th, 2008 categories: Biking, Outdoor Activities
Trails that connect the community
Folsom is known for it’s bike paths and jogging trails and last week I decided to do my real estate tour via bicycle and discovered some interesting paths under construction. Starting out at the Folsom Community Center it was an easy jaunt to the Historic District where there is a new home that has received the SMUD Platinum rating for it’s energy efficiency. This home had everything from recycled glass counters to solar hot water and heating…it even sells energy back to SMUD!
Next I went across the Rainbow Bridge to American River Canyon and checked out a bank owned property that is on a cul-de-sac and is priced at $152.00 per sqft. It’s amazing to see the housing prices so affordable in that part of town. Heading back towards Natoma Station along the river I jumped off at the Natoma Factory Outlets to check out a cute little house in the Bungalows that is a short sale. This one is a 3/2 just under 1500sf for $319,000. Down Turn Pike Drive to another listing that is selling short but has a lot of house for the price 5bed/3bath for $399,000.
Following the main drag Blue Ravine over to Prairie City to preview a home close to Folsom High School that backs up to open space. This property has a pool with slide and cave, mature landscaping and a deck for entertaining. The cherry cabinets and huge floorplan (5 or 6 bedrooms) is located on a cul-de-sac…priced at $197.00 sf. This is where I discovered a new bridge under construction which I think will connect to the bike trail just off Blue Ravine between Riley and Prairie City Rd.
Going west along Iron Point Rd. down to Broadstone I picked up a trail that led me to one of my favorite places to ride along the Parkway. This was one of the first bike and walking paths installed in Folsom. The area has lookouts and bridges and benches to sit and enjoy the view. I’ve seen people jogging and doing their tai chi exercises at various points along the path. John Laing continues to build and is offering some great incentives on their homes next to the new Raley’s center.
As I wind up my tour and head back home to Empire Ranch I cut through Humbug Creekto the trails at Ninesan Park. This was an area that was originally designated for a private golf course but was turned over to the city as open space. It’s a beautiful area with great blue herons and egrets and offers a peaceful ride through the various subdivisions towards the lake.
For more information on bike trails the city of Folsom offers a map online and of course if you’d like to see any of these homes please contact me and arrange a tour.
