Why Do People Live here?

Located on the north side of the river, American River Canyon is a beautiful neighborhood containing some of Folsom’s most expensive and prestigious neighborhoods.  An early developer of this area was Elliott Homes, which purchased American River Canyon North in 1987.  Elliot homes started developing custom lots and installed the landmark waterfall entrance to the neighborhood during this time.  In, 1989 Elliot built the 120-unit, gated area known as the Cascades.  This area has easy access to the American River Bike & Walking Trail which runs along Lake Natoma and eventually leads to downtown Sacramento.  There are also several parks including Lew Howard Memorial Park, which sit on a hill with stunning views and a playground for the kiddos.  Several shopping areas are located on the north side of the river including the Folsom Village Shopping Center. Another great attraction to the area is Zittel Farms, which sells fresh produce throughout the year.