North Auburn, Auburn, CA
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North Auburn in Auburn holds an overall Houseberry score of 2.9/5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
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Placer County governs from here, not from downtown Auburn: the DeWitt Center campus off Bell Road, a onetime 1940s military hospital complex, now houses much of the county government. Around it spreads North Auburn, an unincorporated stretch of Placer County foothills along Highway 49 north of Auburn, CA, where about thirteen thousand people live at roughly 1,300 feet among oaks and pines. Highway 49 is the spine and the sore point, a commercial strip anchored by centers like Rock Creek Plaza at Bell Road, with Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital just off it. Away from the strip, streets bend into foothill lots that run from suburban quarter acres to small acreage, some on wells and septic. Regional Park on Richardson Drive is the everyday outlet, with ballfields, pickleball courts, a pond loop, and an 18 hole disc golf course considered one of Northern California's best. The knocks are real: commute hour congestion on 49 between Bell Road and town, strip frontage that does the area no visual favors, and wildfire insurance math on wooded parcels. In exchange you get more house and land than Auburn proper, county services concentrated in your backyard, and the American River canyon trails a short drive east.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Auburn Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Skyridge Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Golden Sierra Junior Senior High | Middle | 6-12 | |
| Foresthill Divide | Middle | 6-8 | |
| EV Cain Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bowman Charter | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Placer High | High | 9-12 | |
| Foresthill High | High | 9-12 |
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North Auburn FAQs6 answers
Is North Auburn a good place to live?
North Auburn, Auburn holds an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
Is North Auburn safe?
North Auburn, Auburn scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score.
Which schools serve North Auburn?
Schools serving North Auburn, Auburn include Northside Elementary (3.8/5), Auburn Elementary (1.8/5), Skyridge Elementary (2.7/5), Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (3.2/5) and Foresthill Divide (2.5/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in North Auburn?
North Auburn, Auburn receives 78% of its possible sunshine. Summer days run 60° to 89°F and winter days 38° to 56°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 36 inches a year.
Is North Auburn walkable to shops and restaurants?
North Auburn, Auburn scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5.
What are the downsides of living in North Auburn?
North Auburn, Auburn scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
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