Tracy, CA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Tracy, CA

The City of Tracy, with a population of 94,808 is centered in a triangle formed by the major interstates of 580, 205 and 5. Tracy is conveniently situated just an hour from Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose and just a few hours from Los Angeles. If it is recreation you seek, Tracy is also convenient to the Bay Delta, Yosemite, Tahoe and the San Francisco Bay. The City of Tracy has established itself as an important suburb to the San Francisco Bay Area region with its solid base of small businesses, national retailers and restaurants. With an ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, economical, responsive services to the local community. Tracy is well-positioned for future commercial, office and industrial development. Tracy History; In 1869 the Central Pacific Railroad (now Southern Pacific) completed a rail line through the area which is now known as Tracy. The rail line ran from Sacramento through Stockton then over the Altamont Pass and then by ferry service to San Francisco. Shortly after the line was built, a new town sprung up nine miles from Stockton and became known as Lathrop Junction. Lathrop consisted of a roundhouse, railroad shop, yards and hotels for feeding railroad employees. The community became the center of railroad business and the headquarters for the Central Pacific Railroad in the San Joaquin Valley. The railroad found it necessary to build a coaling station at the base of the Altamont Pass, just fourteen miles to the west of Lathrop. The new station was called Ellis and by 1870 its had about 45 buildings serving the needs of the railroad and its employees and their families. In 1878, construction of a new rail line was started from Oakland around the shores of San Francisco Bay, through Martinez to connect to the Central Pacific at a point three miles to the east of Ellis. The line had been built to make possible greater efficiency by avoiding hills and to eliminate the expense of helper engines. The result of the new rail line was the founding of Tracy on September 8, 1878, named for Lathrop J. Tracy, a grain merchant and railroad director in Mansfield, Ohio. Soon after the establishment of the new line connecting in Tracy, the railroad discontinued the coaling station at Ellis and employees and their families were moved to Lathrop and to the new Tracy station. The town of Ellis moved bag and baggage to Tracy including moving two hotels. Tracy continued to grow as a railroad center. A new line through Los Banos was the fastest and least expensive way to Los Angeles. In March of 1894 railroad headquarters at Lathrop were moved to Tracy. All of the railroad equipment including engines and buildings were moved. Thus, Tracy's beginning is in fact the story of a railroad. Tracy was incorporated in 1910 and it grew rapidly after the irrigation district was established in 1915. Although railroad operations began to decline in the 1950s, Tracy continued to prosper as an agricultural area. Today, the City seal reflects this history of railroads and agriculture. less

Tracy was founded in 1878, when new rail lines were built to connect Oakland and San Francisco through Martinez. The city got it's name from the grain merchant and railroad director Lathrop J. Tracy. Fast forward to 1950 and and Tracy prospers as a strong agricultural area. The City seal even reflects the history of railroads and agriculture. The Median Home Cost for Tracy is actually less than the Median Home Cost for California. Not only is it cheaper, but there is plenty to do and conveniently located grocery stores and restaurants. Local farmers markets on Saturdays. Multiple freeways can be accessed fairly quickly. The schools here are excellent and there is a newer high school off of Lammers next to highway 205 11th Street. Multiple hotels, a mall, a Grand Theater, an airport, TRACER/Bus Service, ACE Train, movie theaters, and more. Brand new homes are being build in different subdivisions with such unique and modern designs. less

Located inside the 205, 580 and 5 freeway, this growing city in the San Joaquin Valley has people flocking to it. Summer nights has monthly concerts, girls night out and a variety of restaurants and bars within walking distance from each other. Adults can enjoy the whiskey bar, brewery, wine and beer strolls that happen annually. Kids can enjoy any of the 3 sports complexes, skate park or any of the many parks scattered throughout the city. The Grand Theatre in downtown has a variety of shows including magic, comedy, concerts and more. There is plenty going on for any age in this growing community. less