Northern California has a wide range of gated and age-restricted communities, from foothill golf neighborhoods near Sacramento to coastal-adjacent developments near the Central Coast. Below is a look at active 55+ and gated communities across the region, with amenities and pricing as a starting point for buyers weighing a move or a downsizing decision.

 Sacramento, Placer & El Dorado County

The largest concentration of active adult and gated communities in the region, generally 20–30 minutes from downtown Sacramento.

Heritage Placer Vineyards

Roseville, CA — 25 miles from Sacramento
A 55+ community from Lennar with a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, tennis, bocce, and pickleball courts, and walking trails. Three home collections range from 1,260 to 2,993 square feet.
Pricing: Mid $500,000s–$800,000s Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse, Fitness, Golf Nearby, Pickleball, Solar/Renewable, Swimming, Tennis, Walking Trails

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at The Ranch

Rancho Cordova, CA
A clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pool with spa, fitness center, pickleball and bocce courts, and walking trails, with low-maintenance single-family homes built for buyers 55 and over.
Pricing: From the $400,000s Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse, Gatehouse, Golf Nearby, Pickleball, Swimming, Near Lake, Walking Trails

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Homestead

Dixon, CA — near Napa, Tahoe, and the Bay Area
Amenities include a clubhouse, pool with spa and poolside cabanas, fitness center, outdoor exercise area and yoga deck, and pickleball and bocce courts.
Pricing: From the $500,000s Type: 55+ Active Adult

Biking Trails, Clubhouse, Dining, Dog Park, Fitness, Gatehouse, Golf Nearby, Pickleball, Spa, Swimming, Tennis, Walking Trails

Trilogy Bickford

Lincoln, CA — Sierra Nevada foothills, 24 miles from Sacramento
Resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, restaurant and bar, and lounge areas, with floor plans from Shea Homes.
Pricing: From the high $400,000s Type: 55+ Active Adult

Biking Trails, Clubhouse, Dining, Fitness, Golf Nearby, Nature Trails, Pickleball, Solar/Renewable, Swimming, Tennis

Heritage Carson Creek

El Dorado Hills, CA
A gated, master-planned community for buyers 55+, with single-family homes, a clubhouse, sport courts, and select plans built with Lennar's Next Gen design for multi-generational living.
Pricing: From the high $400,000s Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse, Gatehouse, Golf Nearby, Pickleball, Tennis

Heritage Solaire

4073 Afterlight Lane, Roseville, CA 95747
Three neighborhoods of new homes with Everything's Included features, home automation, and access to private community amenities.
Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse/Amenity Center, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Bocce Ball Courts, Parks & Natural Space, Outdoor Patio

Heritage El Dorado Hills

2968 Calypso Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Amenities are centered on The Retreat, a roughly 5,000-square-foot residents-only fitness center with a gym, covered pool, spa, and aerobics room, plus tennis and pickleball courts and a fire pit area. A future clubhouse, dog park, and community garden are planned.
Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse/Amenity Center, Multipurpose Room, Fitness Center, Locker Rooms, Demonstration Kitchen, Aerobics & Dance Studio, Arts & Crafts Studio, Billiards, Card Room, Performance/Movie Theater, Bar, Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Patio, Spa, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Bocce Ball Courts, Gardening Plots, Pet Park, Fire Pit, BBQ, Parks & Natural Space, Walking & Biking Trails

Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills

3186 4 Seasons Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Located near El Dorado Hills Town Center, about 30 minutes from Sacramento, with grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and parks nearby. The gated community is a few miles from Folsom Lake.
Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse/Amenity Center, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Card Room, Arts & Crafts Studio, Ballroom, Performance/Movie Theater, Library, Billiards, Walking & Biking Trails, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Bocce Ball Courts, Shuffleboard Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Gardening Plots, Parks & Natural Space, Demonstration Kitchen, Outdoor Patio, Golf Practice Facilities/Putting Green, Picnic Area, Multipurpose Room, Business Center, Gazebo, Locker Rooms

Four Seasons at Westshore

4200 Hovnanian Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834
A gated community in the Natomas area with a 22,000-square-foot lodge, a 26-acre lake, 31 acres of parks, and a nature preserve. Close to shopping, dining, medical care, golf, and downtown Sacramento.
Pricing: From the low $300,000s Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse/Amenity Center, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Aerobics & Dance Studio, Card Room, Arts & Crafts Studio, Ballroom, Performance/Movie Theater, Library, Billiards, Walking & Biking Trails, Tennis Courts, Bocce Ball Courts, Shuffleboard Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Lakes - Scenic Lakes & Ponds, Parks & Natural Space, Outdoor Patio, Picnic Area, Locker Rooms

Heritage Park

2481 Heritage Park Lane, Sacramento, CA 95835
A gated, master-planned community with tree-lined promenades connecting five themed parks for gardening, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, and horseshoes. The clubhouse has indoor and outdoor pools, an aerobics room, a library, and a ballroom.
Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse/Amenity Center, Restaurant, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Aerobics & Dance Studio, Hobby & Game Room, Arts & Crafts Studio, Ballroom, Performance/Movie Theater, Computers, Library, Billiards, Walking & Biking Trails, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Bocce Ball Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Gardening Plots, Parks & Natural Space, Demonstration Kitchen, Golf Practice Facilities/Putting Green, Multipurpose Room, Business Center, Locker Rooms

Versante

3745 Park Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
A pet-friendly, gated community close to theaters, shopping, restaurants, and Highway 50. The HOA covers roof insurance, front-yard maintenance, water, sewer, and exterior painting.
Type: 55+ Gated

Clubhouse/Amenity Center, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Card Room, Library, Walking & Biking Trails, Parks & Natural Space, Demonstration Kitchen, Outdoor Patio, Multipurpose Room, Locker Rooms, BBQ

Central Coast & South Bay Foothills

Closer to Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast, offering golf and wine-country settings.

Trilogy San Juan Oaks

Hollister, CA — between Hollister and San Juan Bautista
A golf community built around an 18-hole championship course designed by Fred Couples, with three restaurants, a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, a pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, trails, and a dog park. Floor plans from Shea's Freedom Collection range from 1,507 to 2,906 square feet.
Pricing: From the high $600,000s Type: 55+ Golf Community

Biking Trails, Clubhouse, Dining, Fitness, Golf, Golf Nearby, Nature Trails, Near the Beach, Pickleball, Swimming, Walking Trails

Nevina — A Trilogy Boutique Community

Paso Robles, CA — Central Coast wine country
Part of the Viñedo master plan near San Luis Obispo, roughly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and a short drive from the Central Coast's beaches. About 413 new single-story homesites, with wellness and fitness programming, pickleball, and dining and wine events.
Pricing: From the $800,000s Type: 55+ Active Adult

Biking Trails, Clubhouse, Dining, Dog Park, Fitness, Golf Nearby, Pickleball, Swimming, Walking Trails

The Villages Golf & Country Club

The Villages Golf & Country Club sits in the Evergreen foothills of San Jose, offering residents a country club setting shaped around Santa Clara County's natural landscape. Four community clubhouses anchor the amenities, and residents can choose from more than 100 clubs, committees, and organizations. The grounds include stables and bridle paths, a championship golf course, over 500 acres of open space, and lakes with two and a half miles of shoreline.

The gated, 1,200-acre community is built for active adults 55 and better. Surrounded by rolling hills, it feels tucked away while still sitting close to the shopping, dining, and recreation of the South Bay. The Villages is on San Felipe Road, under two miles from Highway 101, and just 10 miles from downtown San Jose.

Pricing: Mid $600ks - Mid $1Ms Type: 55+ Active Adult

Clubhouse/Amenity Center, Golf Course, Restaurant, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Hobby & Game Room, Card Room, Ballroom, Library, Walking & Biking Trails, Tennis Courts, Bocce Ball Courts, R.V./Boat Parking, Gardening Plots, Parks & Natural Space, Demonstration Kitchen, Picnic Area, On-site Retail,, Multipurpose Room Equestrian Facilities, Golf Shop/Golf Services/Golf Cart Rentals

Relocation & 55+ Living

Community Directory: Northern California Gated & 55+ Communities

Website, address, and phone number for the gated and active adult communities covered in our Northern California guide, for buyers who want to reach out directly.

Contact details current as of research date; verify directly with each community before visiting.
CommunityWebsiteAddressPhone
Heritage Placer Vineyards lennar.com 4954 Olive Blossom Drive, Roseville, CA 95747 (916) 304-7944
K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at The Ranch khov.com 12377 Chelidon Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 (888) 261-1056
K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Homestead khov.com 400 Farmhouse Lane, Dixon, CA 95620 (888) 807-0811
Trilogy Bickford sheahomes.com 4450 Southview Drive, Bickford Ranch, CA 95648 (800) 685-6494
Heritage Carson Creek lennar.com 720 Violetta Street, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 304-9711
Heritage Solaire lennar.com 4073 Afterlight Lane, Roseville, CA 95747 (916) 905-1615
Heritage El Dorado Hills lennar.com 2968 Calypso Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 304-9711
Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills fourseasonseldoradohills.com 3186 Four Seasons Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 933-8022
Four Seasons at Westshore fourseasonswestshore.com 4200 Hovnanian Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 419-4300
Heritage Park Heritage Park Owners Association 2481 Heritage Park Lane, Sacramento, CA 95835 (916) 515-2121
Versante 55places.com (managed by Trident Property Mgmt.) 3745 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (530) 790-2224
Trilogy San Juan Oaks sheahomes.com 2275 Aaron Court, Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 346-0508
Nevina — A Trilogy Boutique Community sheahomes.com 1500 Fontana Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 273-8029
The Villages Golf & Country Club thevillagesgcc.com 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose, CA 95135 (408) 274-3220

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