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What is a McKeon property?

May 16, 2011 By Ryan Lundquist 6 Comments

If you live in the Sacramento area or various portions of California, you’ve likely come across a “McKeon” property. Maybe you didn’t know the formal name, but chances are you’ve seen one since they are sprinkled throughout the Sacramento area. McKeons are named after the McKeon Corporation, which built a great deal of attached four-unit properties in the 60s and 70s that are either condominiums or fourplexes. Take a one-minute video tour with me below to see in person what a McKeon looks like.

Where have you seen McKeon properties? If you have lived in one or sold quite a few, I’d be curious to hear your perspective on which unit you think is most preferrable?

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  1. Philo Beddoe says

    March 15, 2018 at 3:40 PM

    I prefer one of the side units. My girlfriend and her dad own two of these Mckeon units. Her dad has a front unit. It’s nice, and plenty spacious. I think it’s better for folks where mobility is an issue since it’s all one story. One drawback is you get all of the noise from the street.

    My girlfriend’s unit is a side unit, which I like. I like the split level. It offers a spacious feel and can also help with noise (first floor noise isn’t as bothersome on the second floor.) But also, heat rises and with the bedrooms on the second floor, summer can be a bit warm. The flip side of course is the rooms upstairs are pretty toasty in the winter. I like the side units also because you don’t get the noise from the alley in the back or the street in the front.

    The best thing about the rear units is you get an upstairs balcony. Depending on what your view is this can be good or bad. I think another downside is being right above the garages. Not all of these units have garage doors, but I can’t imagine enjoying the noise from the openers at all hours of the day.

    Thanks!

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    • Ryan Lundquist says

      March 15, 2018 at 3:54 PM

      Hi Philo. Your commentary is spot on, and I really think you highlighted the pluses and minuses very well. Thank you so much. I concur about Unit #4 because sometimes the view is open space if you’re lucky, but in many cases it’s an alley. I’ve seen the same thing too as some units have a garage door and other times not.

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      • PAULA J SWAIN says

        September 14, 2020 at 10:33 PM

        Any idea where I can get floor plans for remodeling the Ventura McKeons (unit 3 model)? There are some upgrades I would like to make and want to make sure if load bearing and if I can add a beam? Add air conditioning and possibly a small washer/dryer.

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        • Ryan Lundquist says

          September 15, 2020 at 8:58 AM

          Hi Paula. Hmm, I’m not entirely sure. I suspect a contractor could let you know if a wall was load-bearing or not. I wonder if someone has plans posted somewhere on a site like Flickr. Sometimes I’ve been able to find really old images for other types of homes. That’s a longshot, but I figured I would mention it.

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  1. Real estate trivia & $20,000 houses in Sac County | Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser says:
    February 21, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    […] is the current lowest-priced listing? There is a McKeon condo on Greenholme priced at $20,000 (short sale). There are only three listings under $30,000 in MLS, […]

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  2. Neighborhood market trends & my wife’s 2nd book | Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser says:
    March 18, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    […] Bell Curve & Condos: This graph is of a McKeon condo neighborhood in the 95841 zip code called Madison Villa Estates. It’s incredible to see the […]

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