Natomas Panhandle area is filling in with new homes. Here’s what they’re selling for

Vitaliy Moskalenko

06 Jan 2026 — 2 min read

An aerial look at the Natomas Panhandle shows new homes rising, streets paved, and active construction. Image courtesy of Onsite Observer.

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