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There are many housing options in West Sacramento  including single family homes, condos and townhomes with many of them priced in the affordable to middle income range, and some higher up into the upper brackets. Age, size and locations will determine prices.  Wonderful homes of the traditional types are available in the older neighborhoods, featuring heavily landscaped and tree lined streets.  Newer subdivision type homes are available also, featuring gated and secured communities with pools and gyms.  Condos and town homes are offered with security gates, and workout areas including pools and spa’s.  Prices will be in the medium to upper ranges for most of the new types of homes.  Rentals are also available and will range in the middle to upper ranges. This is one of California’s fastest growing communities and is fast becoming ‘the’ place to live and work and play.  Raise a family, live single or retire, you will have it all right here in West Sacramento.

This is a relatively young city, with modern conveniences found in any modern city located anywhere in the U.S.
Modern shopping malls and centers, along with chic and specialty shops located throughout the area make this a destination shopping spot for residents and visitors.  Museums, libraries and other attractions, including cafes and restaurants are everywhere.  Beautiful parks and trails, many winding thru the waterfront are available to those just wanting to walk or jog in an environment of peace and privacy.  There are many business districts offering diverse shops and business opportunities as well as employments options.

The history of West Sacramento is rich and dates back through the centuries to when the lifestyle of the Patwin Indians lived in the area; hunting and fishing and taking advantage of the abundant natural resources. This all changed with the introduction of European settlers to the Sacramento Valley  during the 19th century.  It brought hunters and trappers by the abundance of fur bearing animals.  Unfortunately, it also brought many diseases to the area which eventually wiped out the Patwins with malaria and smallpox epidemics and other sickness.  Over time, more and more settlers came into the Valley and the few Patwin Indians that were left had to work for the European Americans, doing different types of jobs, and resulted in the cessation of the Patwin Indian culture, many valued traditions, and eventually their lifestyle.  Around 1844 and 1845, the first of the permanent residents settled in and built permanent buildings in the area where the Sacramento and American Rivers come together.  This was the beginning of what we know today as West Sacramento, California.  One of these 2 original residents acquired a land grant from the Mexican Governor for a small area of land.  A salmon fishery was established along the river for the pickling and drying of the salmon, also raised livestock and began to grow different types of vegetables and melons.  Shortly after, the gold rush began in California and everything after that would change forever.  That discovery brought thousands of miners to the area, most which planned to go back to wherever they had come from, however many of those miners decided to stay in the area causing the population to explode during the following years.  In 1849 the first land area was subdivided into forty one blocks and the Town of Washington was created.  Soon many types of businesses came flocking to the area, drawn by the Sacramento River close by and everything and possibility that the river could eventually offer the businesses.

Soon hotels, saloons, restaurants catering to the needs of the miners and weary travelers who making the harsh journey through the marshlands on their way north.  As time passed, the area continued to boom economically and grew into several small communities;  Bryle, Broderick and West Sacramento.  The former little Town of Washington was changed to Broderick.  The area was called ‘East Yolo’.  This area eventually became the beginnings of the City of West Sacramento.  The City continues to change and grow and prosper today. With roots that are deep, the residents of West Sacramento look forward to the future with the same positive spirit and work ethics that the original pioneers brought to the area.  The pride of ownership of the town and history is alive and strong.