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Midtown Living in Downtown Sacramento
August 21st, 2007 categories: Downtown, Real Estate, Sacramento
Midtown is the heartbeat of Sacramento. Located in the Sacramento Downtown area bordered by the American River on the north, Highway 50 on the south, the Sacramento River on the west and Business 80 on the east.
If you want to live in an area with Victorian homes, Craftsman bungalows, cozy cottages and splattered about with new condos, modern lofts and contemporary townhomes with a cosmopolitan air about it, Midtown is the place for you. Midtown is draped with big beautiful canopy trees lining the wide boulevard streets and within walking distance to everything imaginable.
Restaurants of every flavor, cafes, art studios, night life, parks and light rail are all within walking distance which is why you see everyone walking and or biking about Midtown.
Art is EVERYWHERE in Midtown, be sure to check out the R Street Market and see the sculpture that was presented made out of old bumpers what an exquisite display of art
. You cant help but marvel at this exquisite horse while doing her grocery shopping.
Many of those that moved out to the suburbs are finding their way back to Midtown for an easy life with less of a commute. Its a friendly sidewalk area where neighbors meet neighbors no matter which street they happen to live on.
With the big old fashion front porches it is common place to see gatherings of neighbors meeting to talk over the weeks happenings and get to know one another.
In Midtown there is an Art Walk every second Saturday of the month the galleries host an open house evening starting at 6 pm until 9 pm.
On the second Sunday of every month from 6:30 am to 3 pm is the Sacramento Antique Faire between W & X Street on 21st Street. I could go on and on since there is always something happening in Midtown
For those of you just moving into Midtown here is some vital utility information to help you with your relocation to this great area. Homeowners and those renting receive permits for parking which is a premium and tickets are distributed so watch out and read the signs.
Utilities Information
SMUD (Electric Service)
Phone: (888) 742-7683
SBC Telephone
Phone: (800) 310-2355
PG&E (Gas)
Phone: (800) 743-5000
City of Sacramento Water Utilities
Phone: (916) 808-5454
Comcast Cable
Phone: (800) 824-2000
City Hall
915 “I” Street, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 264-5704
Chamber of Commerce
917 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 443-3771
Public Transportation
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) operates 80 bus routes and 27 miles of light rail covering a 418 square-mile service area. Buses and light rail run 365 days a year using 65 light rail vehicles, 220 buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and 20 diesel buses. Buses operate daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. every 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the route. Light rail trains operate from 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily with service every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening.
The above information is taken from the RT website. For all the information on schedules, routes and more visit www.sacrt.com
ParkingParking Permits - Department of Public works
No Parking Times - Don’t forget to move your car!!!
The letter streets are No Parking 8am - Noon:
Mondays and Tuesdays
- Department of Public works - The letter streets are No Parking 8am - Noon: Mondays and TuesdaysThe numbered streets are
No Parking 8am - Noon:
Wednesdays and Thursdays
If you are interested in moving to a condo in Midtown, be sure to check
out what condos are currently for sale in Midtown right here by clicking on the CA sunshine
Or if you are looking for a bungalow, Victorian or Craftsman home for sale in Midtown, click the CA sunsine to the left.
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Gosh Gena,
You almost make me want to leave my cabin in Pollock Pines to live in Midtown with the way you described it…
Thanks Edde. It’s a fun place to be where all the action is right at your fingertips. And it’s only going to get better and better!
I just put a new home buyer on T Street in a beautiful home with such friendly neighbors. Be sure to come back and read First Time Home Buyers in Sacramento Congratulations, next week.
Pollock Pines is wonderful as well, though. I have a client in a home in Pilot Hill that just loves it there.
Let me know when you are ready to come on down and I’ll be happy to help you!
Looks like downtown Scaremnto is a really hip place. Art, dining, hotels, nightlife, and variety of events for residents!! Nice place to be…wish it could be me!
Janis, yes it’s a great place to live, work and play. I’m here to make your wishes come true…just let me know when you are ready!
That’s ok… I am already a licensed broker… but I do enjoy reading your blog..
Ahhh, glad you stepped on over, Edde. I’ll be visiting you, soon.
Gena: If I were moving to Sacramento, I think I would want to live in Midtown.
Congrats on holding the PR 5; now go for PR 6:-)
It’s a great area and my new home buyer is thrilled!
Thanks for the notice.
Gena,
What about rentals? I am temporarily relocating to the area and am an urban guy. Interested in both unfurnished and furnished, need a garage. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Jim,
The SacBEE is your best bet for rentals. There are both furnished and unfurnished condos, apartments and homes to chose from.
Downtown is your oyster!