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North Davis

The Cannery

Davis, California neighborhood guide — photos, active listings, and local insight.

The Cannery in Davis, California, is a master-planned 98.6-acre community that seamlessly blends sustainable living with modern amenities. Developed by The New Home Company, it stands as California’s first farm-to-table housing community, emphasizing eco-friendly design and a strong sense of community across its 7.4 acres of farms. It opened in August 2015 and continued building homes and apartment buildings through 2025.

  • The Cannery features a cluster of 547 homes, including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and apartments with energy-efficient designs.
  • It offers a diverse range of housing options to cater to various lifestyles and budgets.
  • A network of 9.9 miles of bike and pedestrian pathways provides accessibility to every destination within the community. A 10-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride can take you to where you want to go within the community.
  • Homes are equipped with rooftop solar panels. The solar array supplies 100% of the neighborhood’s electricity needs.
  • Property owners enjoy a resort-style pool, outdoor kitchen, amphitheater, and various parks and playgrounds.

The Cannery FAQ

What is living in The Cannery, Davis like?
The Cannery is Davis's Cannery community, a farm-to-table infill neighborhood of energy-efficient homes on the site of the former Hunt-Wesson cannery. Like the rest of Davis, it offers quick bike access to UC Davis and downtown on the city's separated bike-path network, assignment to the highly rated Davis Joint Unified School District, and the parks and greenbelts Davis is known for.
What homes are for sale in The Cannery?
Inventory in The Cannery is limited and tends to move quickly, mirroring the wider Davis market where homes range from roughly $400,000 for condos and townhomes to $1.2 million-plus for single-family houses. For current The Cannery listings and pricing, browse homes for sale or ask Anna for a tailored search.
Is The Cannery a good place to buy a home?
The Cannery suits buyers who want North Davis convenience with Davis's bike-friendly, university-town lifestyle and top-rated schools. Steady UC Davis demand and the city's firm growth boundary keep values resilient, so well-prepared, pre-approved buyers tend to do best.