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Landis Avenue, in Carmichael, CA, has an eclectic mix of charming country cottages, rural horse property, lovely estates and frankly - ready for the bulldozer. Not this one though... cute through and through.

Landis Avenue, in Carmichael, CA, has an eclectic mix of charming country cottages, rural horse property, lovely estates and frankly - ready for the bulldozer. Not this one though... cute through and through.

The pond at Sacramento Bar, along the American River in Fair Oaks is a popular resting place for ducks, geese, and apparently Corgis such as Miss Cali.

The pond at Sacramento Bar, along the American River in Fair Oaks is a popular resting place for ducks, geese, and apparently Corgis such as Miss Cali.

Curragh Oaks Lane is a gated neighborhood of custom homes in Fair Oaks, CA. Built on a ridge overlooking the American River Parkway, views are wonderful and nature is at your backdoor with walking trails to the river.

Curragh Oaks Lane is a gated neighborhood of custom homes in Fair Oaks, CA. Built on a ridge overlooking the American River Parkway, views are wonderful and nature is at your backdoor with walking trails to the river.

Orangevale CA is such a mix of homes. Horse property is interspersed with newer custom streets, like Beechcrest Court, near Central and Hickory, above.

Orangevale CA is such a mix of homes. Horse property is interspersed with newer custom streets, like Beechcrest Court, near Central and Hickory, above.

Timeless classic traditional homes along Del Dayo Drive in Carmichael retain the charm and grace of yesterday. Mature trees and landscape are the backdrop for solid construction and family styled homes.

Timeless classic traditional homes along Del Dayo Drive in Carmichael retain the charm and grace of yesterday. Mature trees and landscape are the backdrop for solid construction and family styled homes.

Buchanan Drive is an iconic Fair Oaks street stretching from Winding Way to the bluffs of the American River, CA. Large lots and estate homes are set on this lovely lane with no sidewalks, split rail fences and towering trees. Pheasant, deer, turkeys and

Buchanan Drive is an iconic Fair Oaks street stretching from Winding Way to the bluffs of the American River, CA. Large lots and estate homes are set on this lovely lane with no sidewalks, split rail fences and towering trees. Pheasant, deer, turkeys and

Carmichael is a wonderful mix of traditional modest homes and beautiful newer estates like this one, on Hope Lane.

Carmichael is a wonderful mix of traditional modest homes and beautiful newer estates like this one, on Hope Lane.

While this is not the typical home in Northridge Woods, remodeled homes are popular in this established neighborhood along Madison Avenue in Citrus Heights, CA

While this is not the typical home in Northridge Woods, remodeled homes are popular in this established neighborhood along Madison Avenue in Citrus Heights, CA

As meandering ribbons of pooled water slowly evaporate in the vernal pools of Phoenix Park, bands of wildflower seeds slowly awaken, bursting into bands of color. This Fair Oaks phenomenon happens every Spring.

As meandering ribbons of pooled water slowly evaporate in the vernal pools of Phoenix Park, bands of wildflower seeds slowly awaken, bursting into bands of color. This Fair Oaks phenomenon happens every Spring.

Vernal Pools of Phoenix Field, Fair Oaks, CA

Vernal Pools of Phoenix Field, Fair Oaks, CA

As meandering ribbons of pooled water slowly evaporate in the vernal pools of Phoenix Park, bands of wildflower seeds slowly awaken, bursting into bands of color. This Fair Oaks phenomenon happens every Spring.

As meandering ribbons of pooled water slowly evaporate in the vernal pools of Phoenix Park, bands of wildflower seeds slowly awaken, bursting into bands of color. This Fair Oaks phenomenon happens every Spring.

The homes along Ridgegate Way near Rimwood Drive have classic ranch charm. Shady trees provide summer shade in Fair Oaks, Ca.

The homes along Ridgegate Way near Rimwood Drive have classic ranch charm. Shady trees provide summer shade in Fair Oaks, Ca.

The Fair Oaks Grove area of Fair Oaks, Ca is near Madison Avenue and Sunrise Blvd.

The Fair Oaks Grove area of Fair Oaks, Ca is near Madison Avenue and Sunrise Blvd.

Fair Oaks Grove in Fair Oaks, CA, is near Madison Avenue and Sunrise Blvd

Fair Oaks Grove in Fair Oaks, CA, is near Madison Avenue and Sunrise Blvd

Bird Track Park, Fair Oaks, Ca, is a sweet little park in the Bird Track neighborhood.

Bird Track Park, Fair Oaks, Ca, is a sweet little park in the Bird Track neighborhood.

There are many custom neighborhoods tucked away off the beaten track in Fair Oaks, CA, like this one on San Anselm Court, off Lemon Street.

There are many custom neighborhoods tucked away off the beaten track in Fair Oaks, CA, like this one on San Anselm Court, off Lemon Street.

Lemon Street, Fair Oaks, CA, just West of New York Avenue.

Lemon Street, Fair Oaks, CA, just West of New York Avenue.

Olga Lane in Fair Oaks Hills is a gated community of newer homes off Pennsylania Road, Fair Oaks, CA

Olga Lane in Fair Oaks Hills is a gated community of newer homes off Pennsylania Road, Fair Oaks, CA

Old Fair Oaks Village, CA, is full of charming homes with old world character.

Old Fair Oaks Village, CA, is full of charming homes with old world character.

Self proclaimed "Chicken man", artist Hugh Gorman has graced Fair Oaks with his iconic anteaters, who stand guard over the village.

Self proclaimed "Chicken man", artist Hugh Gorman has graced Fair Oaks with his iconic anteaters, who stand guard over the village.

The nieghborhoods around Bonita Downs and Manana Drive, Fair Oaks, Ca, have beautiful estate homes on large lots, among towering oak and redwood trees.

The nieghborhoods around Bonita Downs and Manana Drive, Fair Oaks, Ca, have beautiful estate homes on large lots, among towering oak and redwood trees.

Bike riding along the American River Bike Trail which spans 33 miles from Folsom to Sacramento.

Bike riding along the American River Bike Trail which spans 33 miles from Folsom to Sacramento.

A hidden private beach is tucked away on the banks of the American River, above the Sunrise Bridge in Gold River, CA. The bluffs of Fair Oaks are in the distance.

A hidden private beach is tucked away on the banks of the American River, above the Sunrise Bridge in Gold River, CA. The bluffs of Fair Oaks are in the distance.

CSUS Aquatic Center is located on Lake Natoma, in Rancho Cordova, CA. It offers rentals of kayaks, boats, and windsurfing boards, as well as being the home of numerous aquatic competitions, including the crew competition above.

CSUS Aquatic Center is located on Lake Natoma, in Rancho Cordova, CA. It offers rentals of kayaks, boats, and windsurfing boards, as well as being the home of numerous aquatic competitions, including the crew competition above.

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