Feb. 14, 2009 - Beautiful Semi-Custom JTS in Serrano

Meybees Court, El Dorado Hills, CA - This home had a real "wow" factor for me when I saw it on tour recently.  It was built in 2001 on .285 acres in the Serrano neighborhood by JTS homes.  This is what JTS called their Magnolia model.  It has approximately 4878 square feet with 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a loft area for games or studying, and a home office with it's own entrance off the front courtyard.  The home is impeccably maintained and looks like a model.  It has been upgraded with cherry cabinets, hardwood and slate flooring, and 6 sets of custom French doors.  The back yard is beautiful as well with everything you could imagine for entertaining - a pool/spa that include waterfalls and a beach entrance to cool you on our hot days, and a fire pit  to warm you or roast marshmallows when the evenings cool.  This beautiful home is listed at $839,000.  If you would like more information or pictures please email me at driley@golyon.com

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Feb. 14, 2009 - Best Deal for Cameron Park Vicinity for February 14, 2009*

Sudsbury Road, Cameron Park, CA -  The lowest price per square foot today in the Cameron Park area is this home with the square foot price of only $108.72.  It is a custom and was built in 2003 on approximately .6 acre, with 3578 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms.  The master bedroom is on the main level and includes a fireplace.  This home is bank owned and listed at $389,000.  If this home is looking familiar, it was my "Best Deal" for the Cameron Park vicinity in January where it was listed for $415,000 or $116 per square foot.  *Sold 5/13/2009.

For perspective on this great price, I pulled statistics from our Trendgraphix for January 09.  For all property types (bank owned, non-bank owned, short sale) there were 205 homes for sale with 10 sales.  The average price per square foot for those sales was $161.  A positive statistic showed 36 pending homes for the month which is up 63.6% since January 08.  Looking at bank owned listings only, there were 25 for sale and 6 of those sold with an average per square foot price of $149.   Trendgraphix can be viewed by county on my website but to get them specific to a zip code email me. 

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Feb. 6, 2009 - Best Deal for El Dorado Hills February 6, 2009

Breese Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA -  Excluding my Best Deal November blog on Souza which is still for sale at $524,900 or $97.31 per square foot, my Best Deal October blog on Montrose also still for sale at $429,900 or $104.62 per square foot, and a Pulte new Construction 3800 square feet, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in the development of Laurel Oaks for $499,990 or $131.58 per square foot, this is the lowest price per square foot home you'll find in El Dorado Hills today.  The amazing thing about this home is that it sits inside the guard gates of the Serrano Country Club where some of the most expensive custom homes in El Dorado Hills are located.  The bank owned home was custom built in 2003 on .627 acres.  It has approximately 4370 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.  It is listed as $579,900 or $132.70 per square foot. 

To give you perspective on the this price I've pulled the latest statistics from our Trendgraphix which are based on sales from  the month of January.  There were 19 non- bank owned sales in El Dorado Hills where the average square foot price was $187.  Looking at bank owned only, there were 10 sales averaging $137 per square foot.  Interestingly, the average sold price was $481,000 just $1 lower than it was in January 08.  The difference is that people are just getting a lot more for their money.  

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Feb. 4, 2009 - Beautiful Craftsman in Gated Francisco Oaks

Lida Court, El Dorado Hills, CA - Absolutely beautiful!   This home is described by the listing agent as a Cottage Craftsman style home and was designed and built to perfection.   It was built in 2004 on just less than one third acres in the gated neighborhood of custom homes called Francisco Oaks.  There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half bathrooms within its 4233 square feet.  Most of the cabinetry is a creamy white that look beautiful with the dark wood flooring found throughout much of the main rooms.  The kitchen has plenty of working room and is equipped with limestone counters, top of the line appliances, and a separate built-in baking center. There is not much more the chef in your family could ask for. As you can see here, even the laundry room is fabulous. The lot has been landscaped in the front but remains very natural in the back where you have native oaks and a view of the seasonal creek running by.  Francisco Oaks has HOA dues of $85 per month which help to cover the neighborhood lights and gate.  This amazing home is listed at $1,425,000.  If you are not currently working with an agent, please email me for more information as I would be happy to help.

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Feb. 2, 2009 - Single Story in Best Roseville Location

Alden Way, Roseville, CA - Though not exactly in our Sierra Foothills, I just listed this home and it is in such a great location, still in our Sacramento Valley, so I had to blog about it.  This little single story home was built in 1998 by Cresleigh Homes on approximately .15 acres in a wonderful neighborhood where it is convenient to the Galleria Mall and the newly opened Fountains Mall, (approx. 1.2 miles or 4 minutes), Hewlett Packard  (2.9 miles or approximately 9 minutes, Sutter Roseville Med Center (2.3 miles or 7 minutes), and an award winning elementary school (.2 miles or 53 seconds).  These distances and times are by car, of course.  This charming home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, within its 1537 square feet.  The 10 foot high ceilings and bright, open floor plan give it a much bigger feel.  It is meticulously clean and has been newly painted so it is move-in ready for you to make your home or buy as a rental.  This great find is listed at $295,000.  Please email me for more information, pictures or to arrange a showing.