A 41-Acre Riverfront Parcel in Rancho Cordova Goes Up for Sale
A 41-acre stretch of the Lower American River in Rancho Cordova, inside a Wild and Scenic River corridor, is on the market. What happens next matters for the whole river.
American River Canyon Alliance
Anyone who has walked the Lower American River knows how rare undeveloped riverfront has become. A new listing puts one of those rare stretches in play.
The Save the American River Association reports that the former Kassis property, a 41-acre parcel in Rancho Cordova, is at the center of a development and preservation campaign. As of March 2026, the entire property was listed for sale.
The land sits directly on the Lower American River. According to SARA, it breaks into two parts. A 20-acre lower terrace runs adjacent to the river itself. A 21-acre upper section lies near Folsom Boulevard.
What makes this parcel notable is where it sits. SARA reports that the property falls within a State and Federally designated Wild and Scenic River corridor. That designation reflects the values the river holds for the region and the care that shoreline land deserves.
We share SARA's interest in how riverfront land is used. Parcels like this shape water quality, public access, and habitat for generations. Once developed, open shoreline rarely comes back.
The full details, including the campaign's history and current status, are documented on SARA's issue page. We encourage anyone who cares about the American River to read their coverage directly and follow how this listing unfolds.
The American River Canyon Alliance will continue to watch land use decisions across the river corridor and share what we learn.