Citrus Heights, California: Houses for Sale near Sacramento

Residents commute to downtown Sacramento and state government jobs, roughly 25 minutes in light traffic. Parks, creeks and older mature-tree neighbourhoods give it a settled character, and there is a regional shopping area. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild and wet.

Typical buyers are local families and investors seeking rental homes. It is not a market for overseas lifestyle buyers, so most demand is domestic.

Older neighbourhoods have larger lots and mature trees, while newer subdivisions have smaller gardens and homeowners' association rules. If you are buying to let, check local rental rules and typical rents for three-bedroom homes, the most common type, and budget for a property manager if you live overseas.

No federal or California restriction stops foreigners buying here. Property tax is around 1% of the assessed value plus local charges, with Proposition 13 limiting yearly increases for the owner. Foreign-national lenders usually require a large down payment. When you sell, FIRPTA withholding applies.

See the US financing guide, the US buying guide and the United States overview.

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