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El Dorado Hills neighborhoods, foothill views and larger lots
El Dorado County. Luxury homes, foothill views and easy access to nature.
Living in El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, just east of Folsom along Highway 50, where the Sacramento Valley rises into the Sierra foothills. El Dorado Hills neighborhoods are known for views, rolling terrain and larger homesites, with many lots running a quarter acre or more, and a high share of luxury and golf-course homes.
Because El Dorado Hills is not a city, services come from El Dorado County and special districts, including the El Dorado Hills Community Services District for parks and recreation. Buyers usually choose it for space, scenery and access to Folsom Lake while staying within reach of Sacramento.
How Living In Northern California serves El Dorado Hills
Living In Northern California, a Realty of America team led by Rose and Steven Gonzales, helps buyers and sellers in El Dorado Hills sort out the details that make this market different: HOA rules in gated communities, Mello-Roos in newer tracts, slope and lot conditions, and the gap between a custom home and a production build.
For sellers, we price against both the resale market and new homes in Blackstone and Folsom Ranch. For buyers, we compare established neighborhoods and newer communities side by side, so the trade-offs are clear before you choose. See buying a home in El Dorado Hills, selling your El Dorado Hills home or new construction in El Dorado Hills.
El Dorado Hills neighborhoods and communities
Serrano is a large gated master plan built around the Serrano Country Club, with semi-custom and custom homes on hillside lots and some of the area's highest prices. Blackstone, near Latrobe Road and Town Center, is a newer master plan with a resort-style clubhouse and production homes on smaller lots.
Heritage El Dorado Hills is a 55+ active adult community with its own clubhouse and activities. Established neighborhoods such as Ridgeview, Highland Hills and the communities closer to Folsom Lake offer mature oaks, larger lots and, in some cases, no HOA or Mello-Roos.
The Town Center area, south of Highway 50, mixes newer homes with walkable shopping and dining. Each area has its own rules and costs, so we review the HOA documents early.
El Dorado Hills housing market and home types
Single-family homes dominate, with a smaller supply of townhomes near Town Center. Homes range from production builds in the newer master plans to custom estates on an acre or more, so price per square foot varies widely even within one neighborhood.
Ongoing costs are part of every comparison. Many communities carry HOA dues, some newer tracts carry Mello-Roos, homes are on PG&E, and hillside lots can bring higher insurance and maintenance costs. We put those numbers in front of you early. If you are buying for the first time here, read buying a home in El Dorado Hills, or see what your El Dorado Hills home is worth.
El Dorado Hills lifestyle, commute and everyday life
Highway 50 is the main route. Downtown Sacramento is roughly 35 to 45 minutes at peak times, and employers in Folsom and Rancho Cordova are 10 to 20 minutes away, often against traffic.
The El Dorado Hills Town Center is the community's gathering place, with restaurants, a cinema and the Steven Young Amphitheater, which hosts free Live on the Boulevard concerts in summer. Folsom Lake is a short drive for boating and trails, and the Apple Hill farms and wineries are farther east along Highway 50 for fall weekends. Relocating? See relocating to El Dorado Hills, download our free relocation guide, or contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Dorado Hills a city?
No. El Dorado Hills is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County. County government and special districts, such as the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, provide services.
What are the main communities in El Dorado Hills?
Serrano, a gated golf community; Blackstone, a newer master plan; Heritage, a 55+ community; and established neighborhoods such as Ridgeview and Highland Hills.
Which school districts serve El Dorado Hills?
Buckeye Union and Rescue Union school districts serve the younger grades, and El Dorado Union High School District, which includes Oak Ridge High, serves high school. Confirm the assigned schools for any address.
How long is the commute from El Dorado Hills to Sacramento?
Roughly 35 to 45 minutes to downtown at peak times via Highway 50. Folsom and Rancho Cordova employers are 10 to 20 minutes away.
Do homes in El Dorado Hills have HOA dues and Mello-Roos?
Many do, especially in gated and newer communities, and amounts vary widely. Some older neighborhoods have neither. We confirm the figures for any home you consider.
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