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May 2008
May. 28, 2008 - Charming Custom in Upscale Highland Hills Neighborhood
Highland Hills Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - I use to live in the next neighborhood over (Sterlingshire) and drove by this house on a regular basis. It has always caught my eye as it's curb appeal is so charming. I wondered what it looked like inside. On our Lyon office tour yesterday, I finally got a chance to see it, and to my delight, it is just as charming on the inside! The charm continues out to the back yard where you find the pool and garden areas nestled around some of our majestic native oaks. Highland Hills homes all have large lots and there are no HOA dues or Mello Roos. The majority of the homes here were built in the 90's, this one was built in 1990 on .80 acres. It has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and approximately 4420 square feet. Additionally, the home has a separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath guest suite with it's own mini kitchen, family room, and private entrance from the front of the house. The downstairs has extensive use of beautiful Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring. The upstairs master bedroom has a fireplace and private balcony overlooking the back yard where you can also catch glimpses of the local hills beyond. Listed at $998,500. Please call or email me for more information. To read all my best of the hills postings visit MyBestoftheHills.com or click here.
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May. 23, 2008 - Serrano Golf Course Lot with Folsom Lake Views*
Powfoot Way, El Dorado Hills, CA - This charming Serrano single story may have been built by John Laing Homes as a semi-custom but has superb amenities and upgrades that make it stand out. Throw in the fabulous views and it easily fits into my best find category. The 3200 square foot, Mediterranean home sits on a slightly raised lot overlooking the 18th fairway of Serrano Country Club with views of not only the golf course but Folsom Lake and the Sacramento Valley beyond it. A few of the amenities include a custom built casita, a loggia with a fireplace off the back where you can enjoy your views year-round, spacious rooms, a gated courtyard entrance, and a beautiful kitchen with granite counters and maple cabinets. The neighborhood is gated, typical of all of the Serrano Villages, but this particular village is one of my favorites. Listed at $799,900. Please call or email me for more information on this wonderful home. This home sold 10-3-2008.
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May. 20, 2008 - Highland View Home with Folsom Lake and Sacramento Valley Views*
Aberdeen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA - Almost to the top of the Highland View neighborhood, sits this beautifully upgraded and adorned, semi-custom home with stunning views to enjoy sunsets over Folsom Lake and twinkling night lights across the Sacramento Valley. The home is approximately 3799 square feet, has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and includes an upstairs bonus room. One of the bedrooms is located downstairs so can be used as an den/office or a guest room. The spacious kitchen has more added space with a walk-in pantry. Venture out from the nook to the back yard, where you'll find the pool area that is private and secluded then wander around the side of the house where the views await you. The owners have created a patio area there for all your entertaining possibilities. All homeowners in this neighborhood enjoy large lots, no Mello Roos, and HOA dues of only $35 per month. This best find home is listed at $879,000. Please call or email me for more information on it or other listings in the Highland View. This home sold 09/2008.
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May. 3, 2008 - Stunning Semi-Custom Single Story in Serrano
Meadow Wood Court, El Dorado Hills, CA - It may have the same floor plan as some of the neighboring houses but the owners of this Serrano home spared no expenses on the upgrades and improvements in customizing it. From the minute you pass through the leaded glass entry and enter the rotunda, you can't help but notice the beautiful travertine floors and the inlayed motif at the rotunda's center. As you move through the home you'll see not only the owners added touches but those the builder designed in as well such as art niches, a stone hearth, and architecture that transcends between the interior and the outdoors. In the back yard, you'll find an outdoor kitchen and a refreshing pool/spa. As with all Serrano neighborhoods, you have a security gate and a private neighborhood park. This particular Serrano village is close to all levels of schools, the El Dorado Hills Library, and is within minutes of Highway 50 and our Town Center. This stunning "best find" home was built in 1998, with approximately 2680 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a den. It is listed for $614,000. If you'd like more information on this home or others like it in the Sacramento Valley area, please call or email me. For a map click here.
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May. 2, 2008 - Single Story Custom in Great Shingle Springs Neighborhood*
Vega Loop, Shingle Springs, CA - This is a great find in a great gated neighborhood! Built on a flat lot, approximately .92 acres, in Hacienda De Estrellas, this beautiful, custom, 2651 square foot home has it all, great curb appeal, amazing back yard, and classic, quality upgrades in and out. There are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an additional office/den. The kitchen has cherry cabinets and slab granite counters. The flooring consists of distressed wide plank hardwood, 18X18 tile, and carpet. The back yard is exceptional and well layed out with a solar heated pool, a spa, a built in kitchen with a granite top, a play structure, and still has room for the family garden or whatever you desire. The neighborhood itself also has a community center, pool, and tennis courts. HOA dues are $285 per quarter but that takes care of all the neighborhood amenities and there are no Mello Roos. This wonderful home is listed at $749,000. If you aren't currently working with a realtor, I would love to represent you in purchasing this home. Please call or email me for more information or pictures. Sold 6 /27/08.
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May. 2, 2008 - Best Deal in Cameron Park Vicinity - April 08*
Lambeth Drive, Rescue, CA - This bank owned home is currently the best price per square foot listing in the Cameron Park vicinity at $151.60 per square foot. It was built in 2005 on just over 1/2 acre and is located in the Sierra Crossing subdivision. It is approximately 3620 square feet and has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an upstairs loft with built in cabinetry. The back yard has not been landscaped. Our Lyon RE Trendgraphix for the month of March show this area having 23 sales averaging $186 per square foot. Of those 23 sales, 6 were bank owned and sold at an average of $176/ square foot. This home is listed at $548,000. Please call or email me for more information or to find others like it in the Cameron Park vicinity. To see more on our Trendgraphix visit my website at DeeDeeRiley.com and click on Market Trends or click on the Market Trends link on the right side of this blog. This home sold 9/15/2008.
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May. 2, 2008 - Best Deal El Dorado Hills - April 08*
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Redondo Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - The "best price per square foot" home in El Dorado Hills is unbelievably priced at only $140.66 $132.45 per square foot. It's bank owned and extremely low even among other bank owned properties. I truly believe sometimes this is a strategy for banks to get a higher price as it insights competition and multiple offers. However, it is what it is so I'll just give you the information I found. This semi-custom home was built in 2004, in one of the gated villages of Serrano, on approximately .482 acres, and has 4265 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. The kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Our Lyon RE Trendgraphix statistics for the month of March show that 30 homes sold at an average price per square foot of $192. Of these 30 sold homes, 9 were bank owned properties averaging $163/square foot. The home is listed at $599,900 $564.900. Keep in mind that generally, larger homes go for less per square foot so though it has the lowest per square foot price, it isn't the lowest priced home. There are two homes under $300K for sale in El Dorado Hills and both of them are bank owned. Please call or email me for more information. To see all bank owned properties in El Dorado Hills visit my website at www.deedeeriley.com and click on the instant search button at the top of the page. This home sold 10/28/2008.
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May. 2, 2008 - Best Deal for Folsom - April 08*
Pine Grove Way, Folsom, CA - This best deal is not bank owned but definitely priced to sell at $160.34 per square foot. It was built in 1982, in the custom neighborhood of Valley Pines, on approximately 1/3 acre, with 3399 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 baths. The master bath has been tastefully remodeled. The kitchen needs updating still but is large and has used brink incorporated around the built in ovens giving it a great deal of character. In the back yard, you'll find a large pool with 2 waterfalls. Currently listed for $545,000. For some perspective on this price, our Trendgraphix for the month of March showed 67 homes selling for an average of $210 per square foot. This figure includes 11 bank owned sales that averaged $188 per square foot. For more information on this home or others like it, please call or email me. For more information on our Lyon RE Trendgraphix please click on the Trendgraphix link above. Sold 6/10/08.
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Welcome to my Best of the El Dorado Hills weblog! 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 the homes for sale 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 by clicking on the “Email Me” link below. Be sure and check out My Favorite Links for more helpful sites. Blog postings with * following the name indicate that the home has been sold and is no longer available.
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