Neighborhoods
Jackson can be broke down into 11 different areas. Below is a breif description of them all.
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Downtown DistrictThis part of Jackson you will find homes built in the 1800's. Most of the homes in this district are Victorian Style homes. If you want a piece of the "wild west" this is where you would want to buy.south by Highway 88, the east by Church and Pitt Streets and the west by Highway 49.
The predominant use in this neighborhood is retail commercial and governmental (i.e. the old courthouse and Jackson City Office) with several pockets of residential uses. The majority of the structures in this area are historic and should be protected. Issues of concern for the downtown area include limited parking, pedestrian access to shops and services, preservation of historic buildings and cultural resources, re-use of the old courthouse, commercial encroachment into the residential pockets, and an under-utilized natural resource -- the Jackson Creek |
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East DowntownThis neighborhood is bounded on the north by the Amador D’Oro property, on the south by Highway 88, on the east by the City limits and
on the west by Church and Pitt Street. Existing land uses in
this neighborhood include professional offices, Amador County Administration Building, Jackson Elementary School, the cemetery, retail commercial, and low, medium and high density residential.
The most defined area within this neighborhood is the residential subdivision, Old Mine Estates. Significant roads traversing this neighborhood include Court Street and New York Ranch Road. Issues of concern identified for Neighborhood 9 include, pedestrian access to the medical services in the area and other parts of town, preservation of historic buildings, commercial encroachment into the residential pockets, future local roads to improve circulation, and an under-utilized natural resource -- the New York Ranch Road drainage. |
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New York Ranch Road AreaThis is a large area bounded by the City limits to the north and east, the southern boundary of the Oro De Amador property to the south and to the west. Significant roads traversing this neighborhood include and New York Ranch Road and China Graveyard Road. Existing land uses include residential, light commercial and a large area of open space. The most defined developed area of this neighborhood is Rollingwood Estates, a mobile home park located along New York Ranch Road. There is a large tract of vacant land between North Main Street and New York Ranch Road known as the Oro De Amador property. Most of this land contains waste rock and tailings from the Kennedy Mine. Though it is within the City
limits, the overall nature of this neighborhood is rural open space. Additionally, much of the property surrounding this neighborhood is within the jurisdiction of Amador County and is rural and agricultural. Issues of concern for this neighborhood include, preservation of the rural and open space character of this neighborhood, preservation of the riparian corridor along New York Ranch Road, appropriate zoning for the Oro De Amador property and surrounding properties in County jurisdiction, pedestrian access along New York Ranch Road and the appearance of any development in this area as viewed from Highway 49/88. |
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Hoffman HillHoffman Hill was first owned by a Rancher by the name of Hoffman.This small neighborhood is bounded on the north by
Hoffman Street, to the south by Jackson Creek and the City limits, to the west by the City limits, and to the east by Highway 49. There are few vacant lots remaining in this neighborhood. The predominant use is residential with some commercial along Highway 49. The primary issues of concern identified are traffic on Hoffman Street and the lack of off-street parking for the school and associated events. |
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Argonaut HeightsThis neighborhood is a diverse one to say the least. With old Victorian Style homes mixed with Ranch Style, Bungalow, and Modern Homes, you are sure to find something you love. This neighborhood is bound by the City limits to the north, Hoffman Street to the south, Highway 49 to the east, and Argonaut Lane to the west. The majority of developed land in this neighborhood is used for single family residential units. There are some newer residential subdivisions as well as some that
were developed in the 1940s and 50s in this neighborhood. Other developed uses include a commercial strip along Highway 49, Jackson Junior High between Hoffman and Sutter Streets, and the County Courthouse located at the corner of Argonaut Lane and Hoffman Street. The majority of the undeveloped land was historically used for mining and processing of ore and tailings disposal. There exist a number of issues of concern in this neighborhood, including, but not limited to the following: appropriate designation of the Argonaut Mine site, unattractive commercial development along Highway 49, limited parking for commercial along the Highway. |
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WestviewThis neighborhood is bounded on the north, south and west by
the City limits and to the east by Argonaut Lane. This neighborhood is half residential (Westview) and half school district property (Argonaut High School). The residential development is relatively new and is a mix of medium and low density. The primary issue of concern for this neighborhood is growth around the residential neighborhood (which is in Amador County’s jurisdiction). |
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Perry HillPerry Hill was built in the 50's and 60's. There are only a few lots left for sale in this enchanting neighborhood. If you are looking for mid-century home, look no further.This neighborhood is bounded on the north by Jackson Creek and the City limits, on the south by French Bar Road and the City limits, on the east by Highway 49, and on the
west by the City limits. Current land uses consist of commercial along the Highway, residential behind the commercial, and the remaining parcels are undeveloped and are used for agricultural purposes. Two issues of concern have been identified for this area: First, there are two parcels on French Bar Road adjacent to residential uses which are zoned commercial. Not only does this zoning disagree with the land use designation, but also it is not really compatible with the rural nature of the area. Second, there is a large area of undeveloped land in this neighborhood which, depending upon how it is developed, could have a significant impact upon the adjoining residents. |
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Southwest Jackson ~ Gold RidgeThis neighborhood is the newest track housing in Jackson. With large lots and houses spread far apart gives it a feeling of space. This is the perfect neighborhood for families with children and domestic friends. This neighborhood is bound on the north by French Bar Road, on the south and west by the City limits, and on the east by Highway 49. The predominant land use in this neighborhood is agricultural/residential with an area of commercial along the Highway and a portion of French Bar Road. The predominate issue of concern in this neighborhood is as the agricultural areas are developed, care must be taken to appropriately handle the biological (wetlands and vegetation), geological (slopes), and historical (the Moore Mine) resources in the area.
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Mission AreaThis neighborhood is bound on the north by Highway 88, to the south by the South Fork Jackson Creek, the east by the City limits and the west by Highway 49. Significant roads traversing this neighborhood include Broadway, Bright Avenue, French Bar Road, Pitt Street, and Mission Boulevard. Existing land uses in the area include commercial along Highway 49 and portions of Highway 88 and Broadway, residential, institutional (St. Sava Mission) and
Sutter Amador Hospital. Concerns for this neighborhood include vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation onstreet parking, commercial development encroaching into the residential areas, development concerns for the Saint Sava Mission property, future extension of Mission Boulevard, and flooding along the South Fork Jackson Creek. |
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Jackson ViewPerched up on a hill, this neighborhood has limitless possiblities. It offers empty lots and great homes for sale. Family friendly and over 55+ community... I know, sound strange but it works. Come and find out for yourself.This neighborhood is bound on the north by Jackson Creek, on the south and east by the City limits and on the west by Highway 49.
Existing and planned uses in this neighborhood vary widely from professional offices, commercial, low, medium, and high density residential, and industrial. The most well defined areas within this neighborhood include the Jackson Highlands subdivision of low density, single family residential units, the Highlands mobile home park, and Scottsville which is a planned development with industrial, commercial and residential development (Terrace View). There are relatively large parcels of land between the Highlands and Scottsville which are vacant. The majority of these parcels are currently designated Planned Development (PD). The major roads traversing this neighborhood include Broadway and Clinton Road. Issues of concern relating to this complex neighborhood include the following; traffic along Clinton and Broadway, a desire to close south Broadway to through traffic, topographic concerns for the area between the Highlands and Scottsville, flooding along the South Fork Jackson Creek, and pedestrian access to the west of town. |
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Countryside LivingIf you are looking for a more rustic style of life, Jackson has plenty to offer you. Large lots and beautiful ranches surround the city. Close to town but still feel like you're miles away.
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Parks
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Deter ParkThis 6.5 acre park is located along Highway 49/88 in the northern area of the City. Facilities include the Jackson City Pool, which is open to the public for recreational swimming and lessons from June through Labor Day weekend. The park also includes John Aime Field, a baseball diamond used primarily for youth baseball games, one tennis court, a new playground structure for kids age 2 to 12 and lots of shaded, grassy picnic areas for public and private
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Petkovich ParkLocated near historic downtown Jackson, Petkovich is a gathering place for visitors to the downtown area and has public rest rooms available. It is the location of the original volunteer fire department bell used at one time for emergency call outs.
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Tailinig Wheels ParkHome to the historic Kennedy Tailing Wheels, these engineering marvels were used to move tons of waste rockfrom the Kennedy Gold Mine to a tailings area on the other side of a ridge where they were impounded to prevent silting and pollution of waterways and downstream agricultural areas. Built in 1912, two of the original four tailing wheels stand today. The park includes a kiosk explaining how the system worked, picnic tables and many viewing points for the tailing wheels and scenic vistas in the area.
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Gold Ridge ParkThis pocket-style park was built as part of a new subdivision in 2002 and includes picnic tables, a half-court basketball court and a play structure. The park also includes incredible views of the City.
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