El Dorado County, California · Market Report
El Dorado County Real Estate Market — What the Numbers Say, June 2026
A grounded look at the El Dorado County, California housing market — from the El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park foothills to historic Placerville and the wine-country ridges — with real numbers on prices, inventory, and pace of sale.
As of June 2026, El Dorado County, California real estate shows the median list price is about $720,237 (-0.8% YoY), homes are selling in a median of about 50 days on the market, and there are roughly 930 active listings — per Realtor.com and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data via the Federal Reserve (FRED). Conditions still favor sellers — inventory is tight and homes are moving relatively quickly.…
What do El Dorado County home prices and inventory look like now?
Source: Realtor.com & U.S. BLS via FRED · data as of June 2026
The town-by-town relocation guides cover commutes, neighborhoods, schools, and day-to-day life — everything the numbers don't tell you.
Is El Dorado County a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Conditions still favor sellers — inventory is tight and homes are moving relatively quickly. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes can still draw competition, so buyers benefit from being pre-approved and ready to act.
El Dorado County still favors sellers, but the market rewards pricing to today's data rather than last year's peak. Well-prepared, well-priced homes are what actually move — everything else just sits.
Discover El Dorado County
El Dorado County is, quite literally, where the California Gold Rush began: on January 24, 1848, James Marshall spotted gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, on the South Fork of the American River. Placerville — first nicknamed 'Hangtown' — became a vital supply town and the county seat, and the gold camps along the river drew tens of thousands of miners almost overnight. As the gold thinned, the foothills turned to ranching, apple orchards, and vineyards, and today the county climbs from the Apple Hill and wine-country ridges all the way to South Lake Tahoe.
Things to see & do
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Coloma's riverside park marks the spot where the Gold Rush started, with a replica of Sutter's Mill.
Apple Hill
A cluster of family orchards, bakeries, and wineries above Camino, busiest during the fall harvest.
Historic Main Street, Placerville
A walkable Gold Rush downtown of brick buildings, shops, and the county's civic core.
El Dorado wine country
High-elevation vineyards and tasting rooms across the El Dorado and Fair Play growing areas.
Annual events & traditions
- Apple Hill harvest season (September–December) around Camino
- El Dorado County Fair (Placerville, June)
- Gold Rush living-history days in Coloma
- Wine-trail passport and tasting events across the county
From the birthplace of the Gold Rush in Coloma to apple orchards, vineyards, and the road to Tahoe, El Dorado County mixes deep history with foothill and mountain living — explore it town by town below.
Explore El Dorado County by town
Pick a community for its local market read, neighborhoods, history, and things to do.
El Dorado Hills
Master-planned foothill living with Town Center shopping and quick Highway 50 access.
Explore El Dorado Hills →Cameron Park
A foothill community famous for the Cameron Airpark, where some homes have hangars.
Explore Cameron Park →Placerville
The historic Gold Rush county seat — once 'Hangtown' — with a walkable Main Street.
Explore Placerville →Shingle Springs
A rural Highway 50 foothill community between Cameron Park and Placerville.
Explore Shingle Springs →Pollock Pines
A forested mountain community on Highway 50 and the gateway to Sly Park.
Explore Pollock Pines →Farris also helps buyers and sellers in Diamond Springs, Cool.
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Free local tools
Free Home Value Report
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A plain-English read on where rates and the local market are heading, updated regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is now a good time to buy or sell in El Dorado County?
- Conditions still favor sellers — inventory is tight and homes are moving relatively quickly. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes can still draw competition, so buyers benefit from being pre-approved and ready to act. The honest answer depends on your specific situation — reach out for a free, no-pressure read on your options.
- What is the median home price in El Dorado County, CA?
- As of June 2026, the median list price in El Dorado County is about $720,237 (-0.8% YoY). List price differs from final sale price — ask Farris for a precise read on your neighborhood.
- How fast are homes selling in El Dorado County?
- Homes in El Dorado County are spending a median of about 50 days on the market as of June 2026. Rising days-on-market generally means more negotiating room for buyers.
- Do you work with VA buyers in El Dorado County?
- Yes — VA and military relocation buyers are a core focus. Farris is a Navy veteran and NAR Military Relocation Professional (MRP). Try the free VA Buyer Analyzer or book a call.