The city of Modesto is known as the city of “Water, Wealth, Contentment, and Health.” This city is the largest city in StanislausCounty, with a population of 203,000.  This city located in the Central Valley gives you a sense and feel of a metropolitan city with the shopping and job opportunities.

Modesto has easy access to highway 99 which makes it easy to go west to San Francisco in just about 90 minutes. Or if you prefer the fresh mountain air you could go East to the near by Mother Load, Sierra NevadaMountains or YosemiteNational Park.

There are a number of community activities to take advantage of in Modesto. Such as Concert in the Park that takes place in the spring and summer. There is also the historical McHenryMuseum and Mansion where you can learn a bit of Modesto’s history.

Overall Modesto would be a great place to buy a home whether you like a big city feel or a close community with many things to do.