Loomis

Looking for a place where oak-shaded lanes still lead to mom-and-pop cafés and Friday night lights at Del Oro Stadium? Set in the Sierra foothills just 25 miles from Sacramento, Downtown Loomis hums with art walks, live-music patios, and the kind of neighborly nods that make errands feel like reunions. Trade the city’s bustle for vineyard views, horse trails, and a community that cheers every 4th-of-July parade - sounds pretty inviting, right?

Our live MetroList MLS feed - the primary multiple listing service for the Sacramento metro area - refreshes constantly, so you’re seeing homes the moment agents do. Scroll new builds in Clover Valley, window-shop luxury estates in Sierra de Montserrat, or eye acreage. Whatever your dream-yard ratio, you’ll find it here.

Your Loomis Real Estate Expert

Onyx Real Estate is led by Mela Fratarcangeli - a top-ranked advisor with 600+ closed homes and a reputation for concierge-level detail. Her 25-year career in finance and fine-arts sales means numbers get crunched, staging pops, and negotiations stay graceful.

Backed by Onyx Real Estate’s marketing engine, Mela custom-tailors campaigns that spotlight your home’s unique story. Tenacity, transparency, and straight-talk set her apart—she’ll tell you when to pounce and when to pause. Ready for results without the drama?

Loomis Real Estate Market Pulse

• Median Listing Price: $1,125,000

• Median Sold Price: $1,100,000

• Average Days on Market (DOM): 38 days

• Price Appreciation: 0.7 % YoY

Sellers still hold the upper hand, yet modest price growth and a five-week marketing window give buyers a fighting chance. Well-priced homes under $1M spark showing wars, while top-tier estates may linger just long enough for a savvy offer. Curious when to jump? A pre-approval in hand - and a quick text to Mela - keeps you nimble.

Living in Loomis

Stroll Taylor Road on a Saturday and you’ll catch the scent of barbecue drifting past antique storefronts - tempting to linger, isn’t it? A quick detour leads to High-Hand Nursery where garden lovers sip lattes among citrus trees and local art.

Minutes away, wide-open acreage invites trail rides and paddle-boarding on nearby Folsom Lake. Commuters love the straight shot into Roseville tech hubs, then decompress on porch swings under starlit skies.

This easy blend of recreation and access keeps rental demand steady, which underpins values whether you’re buying your forever place or a future income property. Want proof the lifestyle pays off?

Loomis Local Highlights & Attractions

Weekend plans in Loomis practically plan themselves - here’s where locals head when the weather’s perfect and the mood is laid-back:

• High-Hand Nursery & Café – A onetime fruit-packing shed reborn as a green-thumb paradise, complete with lush greenhouse aisles, a farm-to-fork café, rotating art displays, and a breezy brewery patio that hosts live bands most weekends.

• Loomis Basin Community Park – Forty acres of wide-open space with ballfields, shaded playgrounds, meandering walking paths, and picnic groves that fill up fast when community festivals roll through.

• The Flower Farm – Part country café, part nursery, part tasting room for Casque Winery - it’s the kind of place where a quick coffee turns into an afternoon of wine flights and orchard wandering.

• Local Wineries and Breweries – Cruise the Placer County Wine Trail for pours at Secret Ravine Vineyard & Winery, then cap the day with a pint at Loomis Basin Brewing Company - both spots pour plenty of hometown pride.

• Historic Downtown Loomis – A stroll down Taylor Road reveals vintage storefronts, Taylor’s famous milkshakes, and a lovingly restored train depot that nods to the town’s railroad roots.

• Outdoor Recreation – Launch a kayak on Folsom Lake, hike oak-lined paths at Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary, or simply lace up for a sunrise run on miles of nearby trails.

• Horton Iris Garden – Spring erupts in color across thousands of iris blooms, and seasonal events turn this hidden gem into a photographer’s daydream.

Loomis School Scene

Loomis is primarily served by the Loomis Union School District (LUSD) for elementary and middle schools, and the Placer Union High School District. LUSD is recognized for its academic excellence, consistently ranking in the top 10% in the region on state tests.

• Elementary Schools: Strong, highly-rated elementary school options abound - including Placer, Rocklin, and Valley View.

• Middle Schools: Strong middle school options include Granite Oaks and Spring View.

• High School: The A-Rated Del Oro High School is the primary option

Higher education nearby is Sierra College, California State University Sacramento, University of California Davis.

Crime & Peace-of-Mind in Loomis

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office keeps a close watch on these quiet lanes.

• Violent Crime: 13.8 per 1,000 residents

• Property Crime: 19.3 per 1,000 residents

From block-watch meet-ups to bike patrols, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office stays proactive so neighbors feel safe hosting evening farm-stand pop-ups.

Loomis Real Estate: Buyer FAQs

What are property taxes like in Loomis?

Placer County’s median effective rate hovers near 1.14%, but the actual bill tracks your assessed value. Proposition 13 caps annual value bumps at 2%, yet a sale triggers a fresh assessment. 

Are there special taxes like Mello-Roos here?

Most neighborhoods dodge those extra fees, though a few newer enclaves carry small Community Facilities District assessments for parks and roads. Your lender will flag any CFD during escrow. Mela always double-checks so surprises don’t hit your closing statement.

What kinds of homes dominate the market?

Expect spacious ranches on one-acre lots, hillside custom builds, and luxury vineyard estates. Smaller cottages pop up near Taylor Road, while equestrian spreads line the outer orchards. There’s truly a floor-plan for every phase of life.

How competitive is it near Del Oro High School?

Homes zoned for Del Oro draw multiple offers within days, thanks to that A-rated report card. A strong pre-approval helps your bid stand out. Need a game plan fast? Mela’s phone is always on.