Auburn CA. is a rural town nestled at the base of the Sierra foothills. Located in Placer County, it is the oldest gold country town in California with a rolling hills and scattered oaks topography. Just 45 minutes east of Sacramento. Auburn is also the Endurance Capital of the World hosting the Tevis Cup endurance horse race and the 100 mile runner’s Western States Endurance Race. Just minutes from the Auburn Recreation Area and the American River, Auburn is an outdoor recreational paradise! Homes for sale in Auburn CA will include horse properties, luxury homes, lakefront and golf course properties. Surrounding towns have many other wonderful attributes depending on what you are looking for in your next home. Rocklin and Roseville offer top-rated schools and suburban living. Lincoln provides more of a farmland feel and is also home to Del Webb’s active senior housing community. Granite Bay is an affluent area next to Folsom Lake and has many gated neighborhoods as well as upscale custom and semi-custom homes. Meadow Vista is a small town surrounded by pines with country homes and also boast one of Placer County’s top developments, Winchester Country Club. Loomis and Newcastle have a small town rural setting yet near modern conveniences and an easy commute to Sacramento. Colfax is a quaint railroad town with tons of history. Many homes are graced with spectacular views of the Sierras and the occasional dusting of snow. Please see my individual “Community” pages for more detailed information about each town and to check out Auburn homes for sale and other Placer County properties.