Sacramento Corridor · Sacramento County
Homes in Galt, CA
Small-town roots, about 20 minutes from Sacramento
C. Ray Brower buys and sells homes in Galt full time. If you are considering a move here, start with this local guide, then talk to C. Ray about what your specific search looks like.
Living in Galt
What makes Galt special
Galt grew up around the Western Pacific Railroad in 1869 and still keeps the unhurried feel of a farm town a half-hour's drive from the state capital. It sits on Historic Highway 99, the old Lincoln Highway route, about 20 miles south of downtown Sacramento.
The Galt Market, an open-air market with more than 400 vendors and over 750,000 visitors a year, has anchored the community since 1953. Around it, buyers will find older downtown-style blocks, classic single-story ranch homes, and newer neighborhoods built for Sacramento commuters.
Highlights
- About 20 minutes south of Sacramento on State Route 99
- The Galt Market, an open-air tradition with 400-plus vendors since 1953
- Historic downtown along the original Lincoln Highway
- A mix of town-and-country homes, from farm-era classics to new subdivisions
- Sacramento County schools close to capital-area jobs
Location & commute
Galt puts downtown Sacramento about 20 minutes away on State Route 99, one of the shortest commutes from anywhere on this list.
Best suited for
Buyers who want more home for the money than the inner Sacramento suburbs offer, without giving up a straightforward commute or small-town ease.
Nearby, and worth comparing
C. Ray serves all nine communities, so he can help you compare Galt against nearby towns honestly.
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Gold Rush history at the heart of the Mother Lode
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Gated golf and lake living between Sacramento and the foothills
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