Elmhurst is known for its large elm, ash, and oak trees that provide shady canopy for the neighborhood.

Sacramento Regional Transit routes through Elmhurst include Bus 15 and Light Rail, with stops at the 48th Street station and is within short walking distance.

Elmhurst was established about 1908, when H. A. McClelland purchased about 250 acres (1.0 km2) southeast of Sacramento to create a residential subdivision.

One notable exception is that the northern boundary was moved slightly south in the early 1970s, when U.S. Route 50 was upgraded and rerouted from Folsom Boulevard to its current path.

The home's west wing houses the Life Center and provides health and fitness classes for seniors.