The Coloma Real Estate market is compromised of approximately 24 houses. The number of homes in the Coloma Real Estate market area is small compared to it’s neighboring towns like Garden Valley and Georgetown. Even smaller is the number of residents willing to give up their piece of the gold country pie. Coloma Real Estate market is often lumped together with the Lotus real estate market, both towns formed and became the at heart of gold rush shortly after John Sutter found nuggets in the riverbed while building the Saw Mill.
About Coloma
Coloma California is a destination for those seeking adventure and excitement in the wild and scenic outdoors. The spring and summer months draw thousands to the valley to enjoy the white water rafting and camping along the river banks of the South Fork of the American River. Famous TV producer Todd Stanley and his crew live and play in the Coloma area. Outdoor eateries and live music draw crowds on weeknights. During the fall hang-gliders and para-gliders ride the air currents above Coloma. There is a unique, strong sense of community amongst the local residents and seasonal travelers that make up the core of the Coloma population.
Coloma is a destination for world travelers who work in Coloma as white water guides, photographers and kayakers. The population explodes in the spring and summer months with people from Nepal, Costa Rica, New Zealand and Australia, enriching the diversity of the Coloma population.
Coloma Home Values
Coloma home values do not fluctuate often because there are so few home sales transactions to add to statistical data. Coloma home values remain steady and so few people are willing to leave Coloma. Also, the number of foreclosures are so few that they do not drag property values down. The small population in Coloma and its desirable location keep home sales static.
Coloma demographics
The elevation in the Coloma Valley is about 900 feet, well below the snow level. The weather is hot in the summer, sometimes reaching 110 degrees, and mild in the winter months with an occasional fog bank rolling in from the Sacramento Valley.
- Males: 33
– Females:29
– Median resident age:47.5
– Average household size: 1.8 people
– Estimated median household: 62,000
– Family households: 47.8%
Attractions & Things to Do Near Coloma:
Coloma is in a prime location for lots of recreational activities. The following is just a short list of things you can do in and near the Coloma Valley.
- Whitewater rafting & kayaking
– Pan for gold
– Enjoy great food at the outdoor eateries
– Wine tasting
– Hang gliding and para-gliding
– Mountain biking and hiking on land preserved by the American River Conservancy as well as Auburn State Recreation area.
– Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
– Gaming at Red Hawk Casino
Homes for Sale in Coloma
Homes for sale in Coloma are few and far between. Currently there are about 2 homes for sale in the Coloma inventory at record highs. Coloma homes for sale do not include inventory under 200k unless the property is bar land or a manufactured home.
To find homes for sale in Coloma as well as other real estate opportunities, please visit our MLS Search Page.
