Nestled at the lower end of the rolling green Sierra foothills of Placer County is Granite Bay, located on the western shore of Folsom Lake. The Granite Bay area has all the benefits of metropolitan living, while still incorporating a somewhat rural feel. We bring you closer to nature, surround you with history and give you the opportunity to explore the lifestyle of country living with big city convenience. Officially, the Granite Bay community encompasses an area of approximately 24 square miles of developing countryside. The boundaries generally are Dick Cook Rd. to the north, Sierra College Blvd. on the west, Folsom Lake to the east and the Sacramento county line to the south. Granite Bay is 8 miles from Roseville, which is the largest city in Placer County, and 23 miles from our state capitol, Sacramento. It is a friendly, fast growing and planned resort-oriented community in the unincorporated area of Placer County
The central location of Granite Bay makes it a very desirable place to live. It is close to employment centers in Roseville, Sacramento and Folsom. Granite Bay quickly became a favorite homesite for working professionals employed at nearby corporations like Intel, Hewlett Packard, and NEC. In 1987 the Placer County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution naming Granite Bay an officially designated unincorporated community. Shortly thereafter the Municipal Advisory Council of Granite Bay was formed. The council, which is one of the most respected in the county, passes their ideas on to the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
Another major draw is Granite Bay's proximity to recreational areas locally as well as in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the San Francisco Bay area. Douglas Blvd. and Auburn-Folsom Road, the primary east-west and north-south roads in the area, provide access to Folsom Lake State Recreation area, which has a full range of water oriented activities. Folsom Lake State Recreation area features an 18,000 acre manmade lake with water skiing, horseback riding, nature studies, camping and picnicking. Shaded by a heavy canopy of oak trees with natural outcroppings of granite boulders decorating the landscape, Granite Bay is also an equestrian area. Signs can be seen warning motorists of horses crossing the road on their way to or from the riding trails in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
Golfing enthusiasts can tee off at Granite Bay Golf Club's fabulous 18-hole championship golf course. The course integrates the natural beauty of the terrain, while providing beautiful views of the snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains. A well-appointed clubhouse complete with restaurant and bar allows golfers to relax and enjoy themselves after a round on the green.
Climatic conditions have played a significant role in the area's attractiveness as a place to live. Warm summers and mild winters generally characterize the climate. The annual rate of precipitation averages 25 inches. Approximately 90% of the average rainfall occurs in the six-month period extending from November to April. The area does experience ground fog during winter months
Granite Bay is experiencing some of the fastest growth in Placer County. There are approximately 18,000 residents in Granite Bay at the present time. Projections for 2000 are 21,000 and 23,000 for 2010. The Granite Bay housing market is primarily single family homes. There are all varieties of homes and neighborhoods. Some areas are comprised of custom homes; some have views of the lake while other neighborhoods are gated. There are a variety of rural residential settings as well as some rural/hobby farms, as housing moves away from the main traffic corridors. Prices range from the high $200,000 range to over $1,000,000. The average sales price of a home in Granite Bay is $359,839, while the median home value is $331,730 and the median household income is $58,737. There are several elementary schools, two junior highs and one high school within Granite Bay. There are also several junior colleges and two universities within commuting distance. A sheriff's substation, completely staffed by volunteers, was established in Granite Bay in 1995. The crime rate is on of the lowest in California and residents intend to keep it that way by making reporting crimes easier and more personal. The central location of Granite Bay makes it a very desirable place to live. It is close to employment centers in Roseville, Sacramento and Folsom. Granite Bay quickly became a favorite homesite for working professionals employed at nearby corporations like Intel, Hewlett Packard, and NEC.
In 1987 the Placer County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution naming Granite Bay an officially designated unincorporated community. Shortly thereafter the Municipal Advisory Council of Granite Bay was formed. The council, which is one of the most respected in the county, passes their ideas on to the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
Another major draw is Granite Bay's proximity to recreational areas locally as well as in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the San Francisco Bay area. Douglas Blvd. and Auburn-Folsom Road, the primary east-west and north-south roads in the area, provide access to Folsom Lake State Recreation area, which has a full range of water oriented activities. Folsom Lake State Recreation area features an 18,000 acre man-made lake with water skiing, horseback riding, nature studies, camping and picnicking. Shaded by a heavy canopy of oak trees with natural outcroppings of granite boulders decorating the landscape, Granite Bay is also an equestrian area. Signs can be seen warning motorists of horses crossing the road on their way to or from the riding trails in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Golfing enthusiasts can tee off at Granite Bay Golf Club's fabulous 18-hole championship golf course. The course integrates the natural beauty of the terrain, while providing beautiful views of the snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains. A well-appointed clubhouse complete with restaurant and bar allows golfers to relax and enjoy themselves after a round on the green.
Climatic conditions have played a significant role in the area's attractiveness as a place to live. Warm summers and mild winters generally characterize the climate. The annual rate of precipitation averages 25 inches. Approximately 90% of the average rainfall occurs in the six-month period extending from November to April. The area does experience ground fog during winter months Granite Bay is experiencing some of the fastest growth in Placer County. There are approximately 18,000 residents in Granite Bay at the present time. Projections for 2000 are 21,000 and 23,000 for 2010.
The Granite Bay housing market is primarily single family homes. There are all varieties of homes and neighborhoods. Some areas are comprised of custom homes; some have views of the lake while other neighborhoods are gated. There are a variety of rural residential settings as well as some rural/hobby farms, as housing moves away from the main traffic corridors. Prices range from the high $200,000 range to over $1,000,000. The average sales price of a home in Granite Bay is $359,839, while the median home value is $331,730 and the median household income is $58,737. There are several elementary schools, two junior highs and one high school within Granite Bay. There are also several junior colleges and two universities within commuting distance. A sheriff's substation, completely staffed by volunteers, was established in Granite Bay in 1995. The crime rate is on of the lowest in California and residents intend to keep it that way by making reporting crimes easier and more personal.
The central location of Granite Bay makes it a very desirable place to live. It is close to employment centers in Roseville, Sacramento and Folsom. Granite Bay quickly became a favorite homesite for working professionals employed at nearby corporations like Intel, Hewlett Packard, and NEC. In 1987 the Placer County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution naming Granite Bay an officially designated unincorporated community. Shortly thereafter the Municipal Advisory Council of Granite Bay was formed. The council, which is one of the most respected in the county, passes their ideas on to the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
Another major draw is Granite Bay's proximity to recreational areas locally as well as in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the San Francisco Bay area. Douglas Blvd. and Auburn-Folsom Road, the primary east-west and north-south roads in the area, provide access to Folsom Lake State Recreation area, which has a full range of water oriented activities. Folsom Lake State Recreation area features an 18,000 acre man-made lake with water skiing, horseback riding, nature studies, camping and picnicking. Shaded by a heavy canopy of oak trees with natural outcroppings of granite boulders decorating the landscape, Granite Bay is also an equestrian area. Signs can be seen warning motorists of horses crossing the road on their way to or from the riding trails in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
Golfing enthusiasts can tee off at Granite Bay Golf Club's fabulous 18-hole championship golf course. The course integrates the natural beauty of the terrain, while providing beautiful views of the snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains. A well-appointed clubhouse complete with restaurant and bar allows golfers to relax and enjoy themselves after a round on the green.
Climatic conditions have played a significant role in the area's attractiveness as a place to live. Warm summers and mild winters generally characterize the climate. The annual rate of precipitation averages 25 inches. Approximately 90% of the average rainfall occurs in the six-month period extending from November to April. The area does experience ground fog during winter months
Granite Bay is experiencing some of the fastest growth in Placer County. There are approximately 18,000 residents in Granite Bay at the present time. Projections for 2000 are 21,000 and 23,000 for 2010. The Granite Bay housing market is primarily single family homes. There are all varieties of homes and neighborhoods. Some areas are comprised of custom homes; some have views of the lake while other neighborhoods are gated. There are a variety of rural residential settings as well as some rural/hobby farms, as housing moves away from the main traffic corridors. Prices range from the high $200,000 range to over $1,000,000. The average sales price of a home in Granite Bay is $359,839, while the median home value is $331,730 and the median household income is $58,737. There are several elementary schools, two junior highs and one high school within Granite Bay.
There are also several junior colleges and two universities within commuting distance. A sheriff's substation, completely staffed by volunteers, was established in Granite Bay in 1995. The crime rate is o one of the lowest in California and residents intend to keep it that way by making reporting crimes easier and more personal.