Folsom Lake at Dusk -In this region of rolling hills we are fortunate to have beautiful views of not only the Valley, but also Folsom Lake, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and a number of local golf courses and community lakes. Here is Folsom Lake at dusk seen from the Highland View neighborhood in El Dorado Hills. The lights across the lake are Granite Bay. Please add this site to your favorites and check back to see what other great things I have come across.
Jan. 6, 2012 - What's Selling in El Dorado Hills - December 2011
What's Selling in El Dorado Hills - December 2011
No matter what the market has brought, things are always selling in El Dorado Hills CA! Here's a look at what was selling in El Dorado Hills during December 2011.
Lowest Price Home Sold
This home on Encina Drive was our lowest selling home at $170,000. (Not our lowest price per square foot home sold though as it's selling price was $147.57 per square foot.) It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1152 square feet and was built in 1963 on .59 acres. It was a bank owned (REO) property and sold for 89.5% list to sale price.
Highest Price Home Sold
This fabulous Serrano custom on Greyson Creek Drive was our highest price home sold at $1,500,000. It has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, approximately 6365 square feet. It was built in 2006 on just over a half acre. The MLS description boasted formal and informal living areas, a chef's kitchen, wine room, exercise room, bonus and media rooms, a veranda with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, pool, putting green, bocci ball court. It had it all!
For a little perspective on these prices, Trendgraphix statistics for December sales show:
Bank Owned (REO) properties - 6 total sales at an average square foot selling price of $142.
Regular (Non-Bank Owned/Non-Short Sale) properties - 36 total sales at an average square foot selling price of $159.
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Sur Mer Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - This fabulous custom is inside the gated and prestigious Country Club community of Serrano. It was built in 1999 on just over 1/2 acre with approximately 3852 square feet, 4 (with a possible 5th) bedrooms and 4 full baths. It also features a formal living room, formal dining room, an over-sized office, an auxiliary bedroom on the first floor with private access to one of the baths, stunning maple hard wood floors in the family room area, updated kitchen cabinets, surround sound, and central vacuum.
The yard features a pool, spa, and some wonderful local views.
It is currently listed at $799,999. Please contact me for current status or more information on this property. I would love to represent you as an agent and help you purchase this fabulous Serrano custom or a home like it in El Dorado Hills.
Search for homes in El Dorado Hills and our surrounding area on my website. There are several search options for you there. If you prefer to search by zip code, ours here in El Dorado Hills is 95762.
Oct. 19, 2011 - Incredible View Home in Villa Doro Neighborhood of El Dorado Hills CA
Via Fiori, El Dorado Hills, CA - Contrary to what you might hear, things are always busy in the real estate world, no matter the market. Though we may not be closing as many deals, most of us are having to work twice as hard for the deals we do close especially this El Dorado Hills Realtor! Touring homes is something I am a huge believer in, however, and I haven't gotten a chance to write about them but I am seeing many incredible homes coming on our market all the time. This incredible Mediterranean view home in the Villa Doro neighborhood that I saw on last week's Realtor tour is just one of them and ..... Wowwww! I can't say enough about it but here are some highlights:
It was built in the exclusive and gated neighborhood of Villa Doro in 2007 on .85 acres where it has the most incredible views of Folsom Lake and the Sacramento Valley. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Coastal Ranges. Our tours are in the early part of the day but the sunets and city lights have to be amazing!
As for the house itself, there are 4 bedrooms and 5 baths in approximately 6420 square feet. There's a wine cellar, bonus room, office, a pool/spa, 4-car garage, a kitchen to die for, central vac, outdoor kitchen, balconies everywhere, extensive use of stone and granite, and so much more! It was built by Snipes Construction, by far one of my favorite builders.
Villa Doro has HOA dues of $105 per month. This incredible home is currently listed at $1,999,999. If you are not working with a Realtor I would love to work with you to buy this home or another in our wonderful El Dorado Hills community. Contact me for more information or to see more pictures.
Jul. 19, 2011 - Gorgeous Custom Tudor in El Dorado Hills CA
Gorgeous Custom Tudor in El Dorado Hills CA
Lennox Drive, El Dorado Hills CA- This gorgeous custom Tudor in El Dorado Hills was built in 2000 on just under an acre lot on a gated street that is technically part of the Highland Hills subdivision but which unlike the rest of Highland Hills has in addition to the gated entrance, HOA dues of $231 per quarter.
It has a wonderful sprawling floor plan with 3515 square feet, 4 bedrooms (Master downstairs and 2 additional bedrooms are down, and a remote guest suite is upstairs), 4 bathrooms, an office, and a bonus room. The kitchen is well appointed with beautiful cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and slate flooring that adorns much of the main downstairs living areas.
The resort-like back yard includes a pool/spa, a built-in BBQ, a huge lawn area, and an incredible covered loggia with a wood burning fireplace, half bath, and built-in TV.
If that isn't enough, let's talk about the 4-car garage! Three are attached to the home and one is unattached and deep enough for boat storage!
This gorgeous custom Tudor is currently listed at $829,000. For more information on it or others like it in El Dorado Hills please email me.
Jul. 9, 2011 - Best Mobile Application for Real Estate
Realtor.com Application for Mobile Devises
Realtor.com has a great and free application for mobile devises - iPad, iPhone, and Android phones! It allows you to: Search near by your location for: * Homes for Sale * Open Houses * Homes for Rent
You can search using map tools by: * Highlighting an area with a drawing tool. * Scout an area based on criteria you are looking for.
When you click on a property you'll be able to see: * Detailed information including price, size, square footage * Property photos * Agent information
If you want to share the property you can: * Email it to a Friend * Email it to your agent * Post it to Twitter * Post it to Facebook
If you're my client and you send it to me, I'll: * Check into it further for other information not available to the public * Add it to the Property Portal I've set up for you where you can add it to your "Saved" tab, make comments on it, ask me additional questions about it.
If you're not using Realtor.com's free application for mobile devises, you should be!
I am happy to help you if you are searching for homes in our Foothills areas - El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Cameron Park, Rancho Cordova, Orangevale, Fair Oaks .....
May. 31, 2011 - Darling Ridgeview Home for Sale in El Dorado Hills
Brown Drive - El Dorado Hills CA. This darling Ridgeview home in El Dorado Hills was built in 1981 on just over 1/3 acre with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. It has approximately 2492 square feet of living space and 1300 square feet of decking where you can take in beautiful local views of El Dorado Hills.
The home has been updated in the kitchen with granite counters and upgraded appliances . The Master and guest baths have also been updated. There is hardwood flooring in much of the main level including the kitchen.
In the back yard you'll find a beautful pool and spa to enjoy in our hot summer months.
A big advantage of the Ridgeview neighborhood is that there are no HOA dues or Mello Roos.
This darling El Dorado Hills home is currently listed at $469,000. If you are not currently working with an agent, I would love to represent you on the purchase of this home.
Apr. 10, 2011 - City Lights and Lake View Home for Sale
Beatty Drive - El Dorado Hills CA - This best find home has both a Sacramento Valley City Light view and a Folsom Lake view! Many homes on the El Dorado Hills ridge have one or the other but not all have both.
This spectacular custom home was built in 2000 on just over a half acre lot in the Ridgeview neighborhood. It has almost 4800 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a large bonus room. The luxurious master bedroom, a guest room, and the main living areas are on the main level with the additional bedrooms and the bonus on the floor below. Custom finishes and amenities include Travertine stone and Brazilian Cherry wood flooring, granite slab counters, and upscale kitchen appliance such as a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and a Dacor commercial cook-top. The living room has been set up with a Paradyme Home Theater system.
The full half-acre lot has been beautifully landscaped and includes an infinity edge pool and spa, extensive cement decks and walkways, two covered patios, a gas fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ and cook-top.
This Beatty Drive home is currently listed at $1,049,500.
Ridgeview homes have no HOA dues or Mello Roos, a huge bonus for an El Dorado Hills buyer!!! For more information on this home or others like it in our area please email me at driley@golyon.com or call me at 916-225-2719.
Mar. 4, 2011 - Almost Time for WCR's Grape Escape in El Dorado Hills
8th Annual Grape Escape Event in El Dorado Hills
It's almost time for the 8th Annual Grape Escape Event in El Dorado Hills presented by theEl Dorado Chapter Women's Council of Realtors! It is a fun evening featuring wine tasting from Amador and El Dorado County wineries, hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants, a silent auction, music, and dancing! For those of you who prefer beer - we have a couple breweries there as well.
This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for our El Dorado Women's Council chapter. It not only supports our WCR chapter but a portion also goes to a local charity organization. This year a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Assistance League of Sierra Foothills which is composed of Philanthropic programs to help those less fortunate. One of their key programs is Operation School Bell - providing new clothes to children in need.
Mar. 2, 2011 - Beautiful Greenbriar Home for Sale in Serrano - Nattier Ct.
Nattier Court - El Dorado Hills - CA
Not only is this single story my favorite Greenbriar Home floor plan, but this home on Serrano's Nattier Court has been upgraded throughout and definitely wowed me when I saw it yesterday! It was built in 2007 on just over a half acre cul-de-sac lot in a stunning setting of our native and majestic oaks, with approximately 4095 square feet, 4 bedrooms plus an office/library, and 3 1/2 bathrooms.
The gourmet kitchen is just that, with a Wolf range, granite counters, a built in refrigerator, a warming drawer, a Butler's pantry with a wine fridge, and two dishwashers.
Other top-notch amenities include a wine cellar with temperature control, beautiful wood and tile flooring, and a four-car garage with sealed floors and storage. It is fully landscaped front and back.
The Serrano neighborhood is a prestigious master planned community with a champion private golf course. Nattier Court is within the Country Club guard gates. The are HOA dues of $429 per quarter as well as Mello Roos.
This incredible "Best Find" Greenbriar home in Serrano is currently listed for sale at $840,000. If you are not currently working with an agent, I would love to represent you in the purchase of this home or another like it in El Dorado Hills. Please contact me for more pictures or information. Visit my website for more information about me or our wonderful community or visit some of the direct links below.
Feb. 24, 2011 - El Dorado Hills Custom with Folsom Lake Views - Guadalupe Drive
Guadalupe Drive- El Dorado Hills - CA
This fabulous El Dorado Hills custom home sits high on hit and has so much to offer including beautiful views of Folsom Lake. It was built in 1994 on an acre lot in the gated Lake Point View subdivision, where there are just 18 homes. There are approximately 3740 square feet here, with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Much of the home has been updated including the kitchen with it's beautiful off white cupboards, granite counters, and hardwood floors.
One of the bedrooms is downstairs, while the master and other bedroom are upstairs. The master has its own balcony overlooking the lake view
As you can see by the picture, it has professional landscaped gardens. In the back you will find the lovely pool and spa combo with plenty of patio and deck areas.
The Lake Point View subdivision has no Mello Roos but it does have HOA dues of $1000 per year. This best find El Dorado Hills custom is currently listed at $934,000. Please email me if you would like more information on this home or others like it in the El Dorado Hills area.
Welcome to my Best of the Hills blog! The Hills I refer to here are the foothills east of the Sacramento Valley. My inspiration for this blog came as a result of my Real Estate profession where touring homes and knowing the inventory are some of the best parts of my job. Though my predominant intention here is to tell you about El Dorado Hills-CA homes for sale and homes in the immediate areas of Cameron Park and Folsom that have wow’d me, I also want to include what I consider to be among “other bests” of living in this wonderful area. You can search by categories, by clicking on the links below, or click on a tag word under one of my postings for more blogs about that subject. The prices shown on each blog is as of the date written. I'll try and update them when time allows. Please keep in mind that sometimes the pictures don't do a home justice, but they are what the listing agent has submitted to the MLS and what I have to work with. For more pictures or information on any of these postings or for help in locating similar homes available in our area, please contact me - 916-939-2516 or email me at driley@golyon.com. Be sure and visit my website at http://DeeDeeRiley.com for search capabilites, buyer and seller information, community links, local market statistics, and more information on living in El Dorado Hills.
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This fabulous Serrano custom on Greyson Creek Drive was our highest price home sold at $1,500,000. It has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, approximately 6365 square feet. It was built in 2006 on just over a half acre. The MLS description boasted formal and informal living areas, a chef's kitchen, wine room, exercise room, bonus and media rooms, a veranda with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, pool, putting green, bocci ball court. It had it all!
