Folsom, CA — Sacramento County — ~200 Homes — Gated — Resale
Mature oak tree setting near historic downtown Folsom. Gated, pet-friendly, park-like with Highway 50 access. Established community with consistent resale demand.
Independent cost breakdown for a buyer at $520K. HOA, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance before you tour.
| Cost Item | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOA (est.) | ~$200 | $2,400 | Estimate for established Folsom gated community; verify with HOA for current dues and what is covered |
| Property Tax | $515 | $6,188 | Sacramento County ~1.19% on $520K; Folsom median tax bill among higher in county per Ownwell data |
| Homeowners Insurance | $130 | $1,560 | Estimate; confirm your specific parcel zone |
| Utilities | $160 | $1,920 | Estimate for Sacramento metro |
| Lawn/Exterior Maintenance | $65 | $780 | Owner responsibility unless covered by HOA docs |
| Total Monthly Carrying Cost | $1,070 | $12,848 | Excludes mortgage |
Diamond Glen residents are minutes from historic downtown Folsom — one of the Sacramento area's most walkable and charming older districts with independent restaurants, boutiques, and the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. This is not something that shows up in an amenity list but matters considerably to buyers who want to walk to an interesting environment rather than drive to a strip mall. Folsom Lake, with swimming beaches, hiking, and boating, is also minutes away.
Diamond Glen is a mature, established gated 55+ community in Folsom, set among oak trees with a park-like atmosphere that distinguishes it from newer, more manicured communities. The community is small — approximately 200 homes — which produces a close-knit environment where residents genuinely know each other. The location near Highway 50 makes Sacramento and the broader metro easily accessible, while the proximity to historic downtown Folsom gives residents walkable access to a genuinely interesting older neighborhood. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is close, providing hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming for active residents.
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