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El Dorado Hills, California Real Estate — May 2026

Rolling foothills east of Folsom, master-planned neighborhoods, and the open-air Town Center — here's how the El Dorado Hills market is moving and what it means for buyers and sellers.

About the El Dorado Hills market

El Dorado Hills is a largely master-planned community on the western edge of El Dorado County, just over the line from Folsom and Sacramento County. Its best-known neighborhoods — including the gated Serrano golf community — sit among rolling oak-covered hills, and the open-air El Dorado Hills Town Center anchors much of the area's shopping and dining.

Because it pairs newer construction and Highway 50 commuter access with foothill scenery, El Dorado Hills tends to sit toward the higher end of the El Dorado County market. Homes range from townhomes and standard subdivisions to large custom estates along the golf course and ridgelines.

El Dorado Hills area market data

These figures cover the ZIP code that makes up El Dorado Hills (95762) as of May 2026. Listing counts are summed across that ZIP; median list price and days on market are listing-count-weighted. Source: Realtor.com residential listings data. Unemployment is El Dorado County-level via U.S. BLS.

Median list price
$1,099,000
+4.7% YoY
Median days on market
45 days
-2.2% YoY
Active listings
206
+3.0% YoY
New listings (monthly)
100
-7.4% YoY
Listings with price cuts
76
-24.0% YoY

El Dorado Hills typically prices above the broader El Dorado County median, with custom estates and golf-community homes at the top end. For an address-level read on a specific El Dorado Hills home, request a free home value report.

The market reads as fairly balanced right now — neither side has a decisive edge. The right move depends on the specific home, neighborhood, and your timeline, which is exactly the kind of thing worth talking through one-on-one.

Neighborhoods & areas in El Dorado Hills

A few of the areas Farris helps buyers and sellers around El Dorado Hills.

Serrano

A large gated, golf-course community of custom and production homes on the area's hillsides.

Town Center

Condos and homes near the open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district.

Blackstone

A newer master-planned neighborhood on the southern side with its own community amenities.

Promontory

Hillside homes on larger lots with foothill and valley views.

Discover El Dorado Hills

El Dorado Hills grew from open foothill ranch land into one of the region's signature master-planned communities, taking shape from the 1960s onward and accelerating as Highway 50 made the Folsom-to-Placerville corridor commutable. The gated Serrano community and the open-air Town Center turned it into a destination of its own on the western edge of El Dorado County.

Things to see & do

El Dorado Hills Town Center

An open-air district of shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and seasonal events and concerts.

Folsom Lake (Brown's Ravine)

Boating, sailing, and the area's largest marina just minutes away on Folsom Lake.

Regional trails

Foothill and lakeside trails connecting to the broader American River and Folsom Lake network.

Serrano

A landmark gated golf community that shaped the area's modern identity.

Annual events & traditions

El Dorado Hills offers a polished, master-planned take on foothill living — Town Center, golf, and lake recreation — right where the Sacramento suburbs meet the El Dorado County hills.

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El Dorado Hills real estate FAQ

What kinds of homes are in El Dorado Hills?
A wide range — townhomes and standard subdivisions through large custom estates, including the gated Serrano golf community and newer master-planned neighborhoods like Blackstone.
Is El Dorado Hills a good commute to Sacramento?
It sits right on the Highway 50 corridor next to Folsom, which makes it one of the more commuter-friendly parts of El Dorado County for the Sacramento job market.
How do El Dorado Hills home prices compare to the rest of El Dorado County?
As of May 2026, the median list price in El Dorado Hills is about $1,099,000 (+4.7% YoY). El Dorado Hills typically prices above the broader El Dorado County median, with custom estates and golf-community homes at the top end. For a precise, address-level figure in El Dorado Hills, ask Farris for a free home value report.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in El Dorado Hills?
The market reads as fairly balanced right now — neither side has a decisive edge. The right move depends on the specific home, neighborhood, and your timeline, which is exactly the kind of thing worth talking through one-on-one. El Dorado Hills can move differently than the El Dorado County average, so the honest answer depends on the specific home and your timeline — reach out for a free, no-pressure read.
Do you work with VA and military buyers in El Dorado Hills?
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 to map out your El Dorado Hills options.