What’s Being Built in Folsom? The 2026-2027 Development Guide
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Last updated: September 2026
If you've driven through Folsom lately- especially south of Highway 50- you've probably noticed that the city is still changing quickly.
Folsom development in 2026 includes new neighborhoods, expanding trails, planned parks and additional infrastructure as the city continues to grow.
Here's a look at some of the projects worth knowing about in Folsom heading into 2027:
Folsom Ranch Continues to Grow
The biggest development story remains the area south of Highway 50, commonly known as Folsom Ranch or the Folsom Plan Area.
The 3,520-acre area includes Folsom Heights, Mangini Ranch, Russell Ranch, White Rock Springs Ranch and other neighborhoods. The first residents moved in during 2019, and the area now has elementary schools, its first commercial center, a fire station and Prospector Park, but buildout is far from complete.
One of the largest recent projects is Toll Brothers at Alder Creek, a planned 1,424-lot residential subdivision that received City Council approval in June 2026.
Another large proposal, Sierra Oaks, was submitted by Taylor Morrison in March 2026 and calls for 804 residential lots. As of September 2026, the city lists its hearing date as still to be determined.
For buyers considering new construction in Folsom, the takeaway is simple: south of Highway 50 isn't one neighborhood or one builder. This part of Folsom will continue evolving for years, so it's worth looking at future phases, roads, schools, parks and commercial plans, not just the homes currently for sale.
Buyers looking at newer Folsom communities often compare them with options in nearby El Dorado Hills.
More Trails Are Coming South of Highway 50
One change residents will be able to see much sooner is the expansion of Folsom's trail network.
Approximately three miles of new Mangini Ranch Trails are scheduled to open in September 2026. The trails run through the Mangini Ranch development between Alder Creek Parkway, Savannah Parkway, East Bidwell Street and White Rock Road.
Construction on another trail project along White Rock Road (the Southeast Connector Trail) is expected to begin in September 2026, with an anticipated opening in October 2027.
The impact of these projects extends beyond recreation. As development south of 50 fills in, trails, parks and connections between neighborhoods will increasingly shape how the area actually feels to live in.
New Parks Are Moving Through Planning
Several park projects are also progressing.
Jackrabbit Hill Park, a future 10.75-acre neighborhood park within the Folsom Plan Area, is currently in design and engineering. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with an anticipated opening in 2028.
The city is also planning Neighborhood Park #2, a 5.65-acre park next to Alder Creek Elementary School, and Benevento Family Park near Vista del Lago High School is moving through design with construction currently planned for 2027.
These aren't immediate amenities for someone buying today, which is exactly why buyers should distinguish between what already exists and what's planned for the future.
It's Not Just Housing
Growth is happening in established Folsom too.
The city is currently reviewing an expansion of Folsom Lake Bowl that would add an arcade and new outdoor seating and entertainment space. A Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2026.
Meanwhile, infrastructure planning continues south of Highway 50, including roads, water, sewer and other systems needed to support future development. White Rock Road is also part of the larger Capital SouthEast Connector project intended to eventually create a regional connection between Elk Grove and El Dorado Hills.
What Does All of This Mean for Folsom?
Folsom isn't simply adding houses south of Highway 50.
It's gradually building another major portion of the city, with neighborhoods, schools, parks, trails, retail and transportation infrastructure developing alongside one another.
For buyers, that creates opportunities, but also tradeoffs.
A brand-new home may offer modern construction and community amenities, while an established Folsom neighborhood may offer mature landscaping, completed infrastructure and greater certainty about what's around you.
Neither is automatically better.
The important thing is understanding what exists today, what has actually been approved, and what is still only planned before deciding where to buy.
Considering a move to Folsom?
I can help you compare new construction south of Highway 50 with established Folsom neighborhoods- and understand the differences in lots, assessments, location and long-term plans that aren't always obvious from a builder's website.
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