South Fork Grille
Located in El Dorado Hills Town Center, South Fork Grille is a popular spot for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and dining near the Town Center lake feature.
Homes for Sale in El Dorado Hills, CA
El Dorado Hills is a scenic foothill community known for hillside neighborhoods, larger homes, Folsom Lake access, El Dorado Hills Town Center, parks, trails, and convenient connections to Folsom, Cameron Park, Granite Bay, and Sacramento.
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Browse current homes for sale in El Dorado Hills and explore available properties by price, size, location, acreage, views, and features.
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$8,900,000
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2020 Kaila Way El Dorado Hills, California
5 Beds 7 Baths 6,645 SqFt 22.04 Acres
$6,800,000
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5005 Gresham Drive El Dorado Hills, California
6 Beds 7 Baths 7,931 SqFt 0.96 Acres
$5,499,000
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5010 Greyson Creek Drive El Dorado Hills, California
7 Beds 5 Baths 6,322 SqFt 0.77 Acres
$5,450,000
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2155 Salmon Valley Ln El Dorado Hills, California
6 Beds 5 Baths 9,800 SqFt 48 Acres
$4,500,000
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2040 W Green Springs Road El Dorado Hills, California
5 Beds 7 Baths 9,167 SqFt 4.43 Acres
$4,500,000
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3937 Greenview Drive El Dorado Hills, California
6 Beds 7 Baths 7,100 SqFt 1.92 Acres
What It’s Like to Live in El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills has a more elevated, foothill feel than many nearby communities. The area is known for rolling hills, scenic views, larger homes, gated neighborhoods, master-planned villages, trails, parks, and access to both Folsom Lake and the Highway 50 corridor.
For buyers, El Dorado Hills often appeals because it feels spacious and residential while still offering restaurants, shopping, entertainment, medical services, and commuter access nearby. Folsom is just down the hill, Sacramento is reachable by Highway 50, and the Sierra foothills are close enough for weekend trips, wine tasting, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
Places That Give El Dorado Hills Its Local Character
El Dorado Hills Town Center
El Dorado Hills Town Center is one of the community’s main gathering places, with restaurants, shops, a movie theater, hotel options, events, live music, and a waterfront-style setting around the lake feature.
Serrano
Serrano is one of El Dorado Hills’ best-known master-planned communities, with gated villages, trails, parks, preserved open space, larger homes, and access to Serrano Country Club in select areas.
Promontory
Promontory is a residential area known for hillside homes, views, larger properties, gated neighborhoods, and access to parks and trails.
Folsom Lake
Folsom Lake sits near El Dorado Hills and gives residents access to boating, paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, biking, and day-use recreation areas.
Kalithea Park
Kalithea Park is a local park in El Dorado Hills with sports fields, playground areas, walking paths, picnic space, and open views.
Valley View Sports Park
Valley View Sports Park serves the Blackstone and Valley View areas with sports fields, playground space, picnic areas, and community recreation.
Foothill Views, Trails, Parks, and Lake Access
Outdoor space is a major part of El Dorado Hills’ appeal. The El Dorado Hills Community Services District provides more than 530 acres of parks and open space, including parklets, neighborhood parks, village parks, and community parks throughout the area.
Residents have access to trails, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, community programs, and nearby lake recreation. Folsom Lake adds boating, paddleboarding, fishing, beach days, hiking, and biking options, while the hills and open-space areas give many neighborhoods a more scenic, spread-out feel than flatter suburban communities nearby.
Local Restaurants and Places to Go
El Dorado Hills has a strong dining and gathering scene centered around Town Center, with additional local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and casual spots throughout the community. Folsom is also nearby, expanding the options for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Milestone Restaurant
Milestone is a well-known El Dorado Hills restaurant offering American food, brunch, cocktails, and a polished neighborhood dining experience.
Selland’s Market-Café
Selland’s offers prepared foods, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, wine, and casual dining in Town Center.
Ruffhaus Hot Dog Co.
Ruffhaus is a casual Town Center spot known for hot dogs, sausages, beer, and a relaxed local feel.
World Traveler Coffee Roasters
World Traveler Coffee Roasters gives El Dorado Hills a local coffee option in Town Center for coffee, tea, pastries, and casual meetups.
Mraz Brewing Company
Mraz Brewing Company is a local brewery in El Dorado Hills known for craft beer and a casual taproom atmosphere.
What to Know About El Dorado Hills Real Estate
El Dorado Hills offers a wide range of housing options, including hillside homes, larger single-family homes, gated communities, custom properties, luxury homes, view lots, newer neighborhoods, and master-planned villages.
Different parts of El Dorado Hills can feel very different from each other. Serrano is known for its master-planned layout, gated villages, trails, open space, and country club setting. Promontory offers hillside homes, views, and larger properties in select areas. Blackstone, Valley View, and other newer neighborhoods may appeal to buyers looking for newer construction and planned community amenities.
Buyers often compare El Dorado Hills with Folsom, Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin, and Cameron Park depending on budget, commute, school area, lot size, views, home age, and lifestyle preferences. For sellers, those differences matter because pricing, presentation, views, upgrades, HOA details, and neighborhood identity can all shape buyer interest.
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Local Guidance for Your El Dorado Hills Move
Whether you are buying a larger home, relocating to the foothills, upsizing, downsizing, investing, or preparing to sell in El Dorado Hills, Cathy can help you understand the local market and compare your options clearly.
Cathy brings over 40 years of combined real estate and mortgage lending experience, along with long-standing local knowledge of Placer County, El Dorado County, and the surrounding Sacramento region.
Common Questions About El Dorado Hills, CA
El Dorado Hills is located in El Dorado County, California, along the Highway 50 corridor east of Folsom and Sacramento. It sits near Folsom Lake, Cameron Park, Granite Bay, and the Sierra foothills.
El Dorado Hills is known for hillside neighborhoods, scenic views, larger homes, gated communities, Folsom Lake access, El Dorado Hills Town Center, parks, trails, and master-planned communities like Serrano.
El Dorado Hills includes hillside homes, luxury homes, gated communities, custom properties, view lots, newer subdivisions, and master-planned neighborhoods.
Notable places include El Dorado Hills Town Center, Serrano, Promontory, Folsom Lake, Kalithea Park, Valley View Sports Park, and local restaurants such as South Fork Grille, Milestone, Selland’s Market-Café, Ruffhaus Hot Dog Co., World Traveler Coffee Roasters, and Mraz Brewing Company.
Many relocating buyers consider El Dorado Hills because it offers larger homes, scenic views, planned neighborhoods, parks, trails, lake access, and convenient connections to Folsom, Sacramento, and the Sierra foothills.
Yes. Cathy helps buyers and sellers in El Dorado Hills and nearby communities throughout the greater Sacramento region.
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