Salinas Real Estate

Salinas Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

SALINAS, CA: Located along the US 101 between San Jose and Monterey at the northern end of the Salinas Valley is the lovely community of Salinas. Once home to the world-renowned writer John Steinbeck and Olympic medalist Alvin Harrison, Salinas has grown to a community with a resident population of close to 150,000, encompassing 19 square miles. Real estate options in Salinas consist of single-family homes for sale, Salinas condominiums and townhouses as well as land lots for sale. Monterey County real estate listings offer home buyers California's best homes and houses on the market near San Jose. Average temperatures in Salinas, California range from the mid-60s in late summer and early fall to the low 50s in winter. Local commuter access to and from the region includes Highways 183 and 101. The Salinas economy within the Monterey area provides employment opportunities in agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, mining and retail trade. Local educational amenities are provided by the Salinas Union School and over six local colleges and university campuses, including the University of California Santa Cruz. Activities in the Salinas area are provided by local recreation centers outfitted with swimming pools and tennis courts. Golf enthusiasts can visit Salinas Fairways and Twin Creeks golf course. Houses in Salinas are affordable, with luxury homes, golf homes and property for custom home building available to buyers.