Dec. 27, 2007 - Best Deals

These are homes for our foothill area in the MLS (multiple listing service) that have the lowest price per square foot. I've excluded those in a distress situation (short sales) and those needing alot of updating or repair. Today (April 3, 2009,) I have decided not to include bank owned homes in these "best deals" either as the banks have no concept of value.  They will lower the price of a home to whatever it takes to get it off of their books.  If I use this concept for my search, it will be easier to tell when our values are truely going back up.  If you are looking specifically for bank owned homes, please visit my website at DeeDeeRiley.com where I have hot links at the top of the page for bank owned homes in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and the Cameron Park Vicinity.  Please keep in mind that these are not necessarily the lowest priced houses for these areas.  The reason for this is that generally as a home's square footage goes up, the price per square foot comes down.

Sep. 10, 2009 - Best Deal for Cameron Park on September 10, 2009

 

Taraya Court, Cameron Park, CA - The lowest price per square foot home for sale today in Cameron Park is listed at only $103.61 per square foot.  Last year at this time the lowest one available was priced at $139.36 per square foot!  This two story home was built in 2006 on just under 1/3 acre in the Canbridge Oaks Subdivision just off Highway 50.  It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 3377 square feet.  It is bank owned and is listed for $349,900.  To give you perspective on this price, our Lyon Real Estate Trendgraphix statistics show that 23 properties sold in the month of August in the Cameron Park Vicinity for at an average square foot price of $170.  Of those 23 homes, 6 of them were bank owned and sold for an average square foot price of $133.  To see all bank owned homes for sale in the Cameron Park area visit my web page at DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.  To see more of our Trendgraphix statistics by county for the Sacramento Region click here or visit my website above and click on the Market Trends tab in the left column.

Sep. 9, 2009 - Lowest Price Per Square Foot in EDH Sept. 9, 2009

San Marino Court, El Dorado Hills, CA - The lowest price per square foot home for sale today in El Dorado Hills is this 5 bedroom, 4 bath  two story.  It was built in 2003 in the Stonebriar subdivistion on cul-de-sac lot approximately .19 acres in size.   It is not a short sale or a bank owned home but priced as such.  The home is approximately 4329 square feet, is move in ready, and has many upgrades that include a wine room, central vacuum system, and stainless steel appliances.  It is listed at $495,000 which is only $114.35 per square foot.

To give you perspective on this great price our Trendgraphix statistics show that 38 homes sold in El Dorado Hills during the month of August at an average square foot price of $160.  Of those 38, 10 were bank owned and had an average square foot sold price of $141.

To see all homes for sale in El Dorado Hills under $500,000, visit my website at DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.

Jul. 13, 2009 - Best Deal for Folsom on July 13, 2009

Branding Iron Court, Folsom, CA - For some reason Folsom prices have held fairly well in the recent market downturn.  Sacramento county statistics show bank owned properties selling at $101 per square foot in June compared to $156 per square foot in Folsom.  Non-bank owned homes sold in Sacramento County for an average square foot price of $145 while Folsom sold for $187 per square foot on average.  Today there were only 7 homes in Folsom listed under $150 per square foot and this bank owned (REO) home was the lowest at $124.90!  It was built in 2005 on .21 acres by Elliott Homes in the Empire Ranch Subdivision.  It has approximately 3602 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a loft area, 3 car garage, and views from the back.  The great price more than likely is taking into account that the back yard it unlandscaped.  It is listed at $449,900. 

For more information on homes for sale in Folsom or neighboring towns and communities email me at driley@golyon.com.  

To see all bank owned homes for sale in Folsom visit my website at http://DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page. 

To see the "Best Deal" for El Dorado Hills this month click here.  To see the "Best Deal" for the Cameron Park area click here. 

Jul. 12, 2009 - Best Deal for Cameron Park Vicinity on July 12, 2009

Jul. 11, 2009 - Best Deal for El Dorado Hills on July 11, 2009

Damico Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - My search for the lowest price per square foot today showed 10 homes for sale under $140 per square foot but the lowest was this two story home at only $119.26.   It was built in 2005 by Standard Pacific Homes on just over .25 acres with approximately 4091 square feet, 5 bedrooms - 1 down and the master and additional 3 upstairs, 4 bathrooms, and an upstairs bonus or loft. From the picture above it appears to have a 2 car garage but there is an additional tandem one for 3 total.   It is situated inside gates in one of the Serrano villages and has a huge flat yard, which guessing from this price needs landscaping.  Regardless, it is not a short sale or bank owned so an incredible price for El Dorado Hills!  It is listed at $487,900.  

To give you perspective on this price, I pulled statistics from our Lyon Real Estate Trengraphix for the month of June.  There were 51 total sales in El Dorado Hills for the month selling at an average square foot price of $158.  Of those 51, 17 were bank owned selling at an average square foot price of $142 and 34 were non-bank owned selling at an average square foot price of $166.  

To see all homes for sale in El Dorado Hills under $500,000 visit my website at http://DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page .

For more information on El Dorado Hills email me at driley@golyon.com.  

To see the "Best Deal" for the Cameron Park are this month click here.

May. 16, 2009 - Best Deal for Folsom on May 16, 2009*

Kennar Way, Folsom, CA -  The lowest price per square home today in Folsom is listed at $346,750 or $136.73 per square foot.  This bank owned home was built in 1991 on .18 acres with 2536 square feet, 4-5 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms.  It has high ceilings, has a bright open kitchen, a fireplace in the master, and a built-in pool.  It is situated in the Natoma Station neighborhood which is a great neighborhood convenient  to Highway 50, Intel, and the Folsom Outlet Mall. *Sold 6/11/2009.

To give you perspective on this outstanding price our Trendgraphix statistics for April  show that there were 18 bank owned homes that sold for an average square foot price of $169.  There were 40 non-bank owned homes that sold for an average square foot price of $186.

To see all bank owned homes for sale in Folsom, visit my website at DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page. If you would like to be set up on a automatic email notification of bank owned listings for this area email me at driley@golyon.com.

To see Trendgraphix statistics for the Sacramento Region by county click here.

May. 15, 2009 - Best Deal for the Cameron Park Vicinity on May 15, 2009

Jose Court, Cameron Park, CA - Though not the lowest price per square foot for the area, this "Best Deal" sounds almost to good to be true.  If only I had money to invest myself.... Anyway, this bank owned property was built in 1992 on just under 1/3 acre with approximately 3030 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an upstairs loft/bonus room, hardwood floors, and a built-in pool.  It was recently updated with new carpet, paint, and granite kitchen counters.   It is listed today at $339,900 or $112.18 per square foot.

For perspective on this great price:  our April Trendgraphix statistics show that 6 bank owned homes sold at an average square foot price of $137.  There were 15 non-bank owned homes that sold at an average square foot price of $172.

To see all bank owned homes currently listed in the Cameron Park Vicinity visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.

For you are interested in buying a bank-owned home read The 8 Tips You Should Know Before You Write An Offer. 

To see more of our Trendgraphix statistics for the Sacramento Region click here.   

May. 15, 2009 - Best Deal for El Dorado Hills May 15, 2009

Meadow Wood Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA -  The lowest price per square foot house for sale currently in El Dorado Hills is an amazing deal!  It was built in 1999 in one of the gated Serrano neighborhoods on a spacious corner lot that is approximately .29 acres.  It is 3950 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.  This bank owned property is list for only $121 per square foot or $478,000.

For perspective on this great price, our Trendgraphix statistics for the month of April showed 17 bank owned homes selling for an average square foot price of $147.  There were 19 non-bank owned sales for an average per square foot price of $173.

To see all bank owned homes currently listed in El Dorado Hills visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.  

For you are interested in buying a bank owned home read The 8 Tips You Should Know Before You Write An Offer. 

To see our Trendgraphix statistics by county for the Sacramento Region click here.   

Apr. 5, 2009 - Best Deal in Cameron Park Vicinity for April 5, 2009*

Woodleigh Lane, Cameron Park, CA -  The lowest price per square foot ,non bank owned or short sale, home in the Cameron Park Vicinity this month is only $134.61 per square foot.  It was built in 1988 on the .488 acre lot with 5 bedrooms, 4 bath rooms, and approximately 4435 square feet. You may be able to tell from the front picture of the home that it has local views to the back, but you'll also find a pool, granite kitchen counters, a theater, a weight room, and 2 laundry areas.  The home has slate floors on the first story and and hardwood floors on the second story.  This is a lot of house for a great price.  It is currently listed at  $597,000.  *Sold 6/26/09.

To give you perspective on this price, our Lyon Trendgraphix show that 7 non-bank owned homes sold in February with an average square foot price of $169.  Looking at bank owned homes,  there were 5 sales with an average square foot price of $155.

For more information on this home or others like it in the Cameron Park area email me at driley@golyon.com.

Apr. 3, 2009 - Best Deal for El Dorado Hills April 3, 2009*

Dunnewood Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA -  In case you didn't see the category heading for my "Best Deals", I have decided not to include bank owned properties in addition to the short sales, and fixer uppers.  This month's best deal is priced to sell at only $145.53 per square foot or $459,000.   It was built in 2003 on approximately .21 acres in the Stonebriar neighborhood (south of Highway 50, off White Rock Rd.).  It has 4 bedrooms (one on the first floor) and 3 baths in it's 3198 square feet.  In addition you'll find a 3 car garage and RV access.  This home has been beautifully upgraded with natural stone and shows extremely well. *Sold 6/16/2009.

To give you perspective on this great price, our Lyon Trendgraphix statistics for February show 12 non-bank owned homes sold for an average square foot price of $184.  Looking at bank owned statistics - 14 sold for an average square foot price of $154.  

To see all homes in El Dorado Hills for sale under $500,000 visit my website at DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.  There is also a link there for all bank owned listings in El Dorado Hills.  

Mar. 8, 2009 - Best Deal for Folsom - March 08, 2009*

Westbury Circle, Folsom, CA - The lowest price per square foot home aside from January's Best Deal on Tomlinson Dr. which is still available is this 2 story in Lexington Hills where there are no HOA dues.  It is not bank owned or a short sale but priced like one.  Built in 1990  with 2779 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms.  The home features a huge family room with a brick fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, and a master that includes a fireplace.  It is listed at $430,000 or $154.73 per square foot. *Sold 5/28/2009.

To give you perspective on this price, our Lyon Trendgraphix statistics show that in February there were 42 sales averaging $191 per square foot.  Of those 42 sales, 11 were bank owned and sold for an average square foot price of $179. 

To see more of our Trendgraphix by county visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com. To get our statistics for a specific zip code in the Sacramento Valley  area email me at driley@golyon.com.

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. 

To see all bank owned listings in the Cameron Park vicinity, visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page. 

To see all my Best Deal blogs visit www.MyBestoftheHills.com and click on the Best Deals under the "Categories" section on the right of the page.

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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.  

To see our Trendgraphix by county for the Sacramento Region click here. 

To see all bank owned homes in El Dorado Hills visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.

If you would like me to put you on an automated email search for properties like this, please email me at driley@golyon.com.

You can see all my blogs at www.MyBestoftheHills.com or click on the Best Deals link under "Category"  on the left hand side of the page.

Jan. 5, 2009 - Best Deal for Folsom on January 5, 2009

Tomlinson Drive, Folsom, CA - The lowest price per square foot home for sale in Folsom today is a monstrous home with 5413 square feet listed at $755,000.  It was custom built in 1990 in the American River Canyon neighborhood on just under .3 acres.  It is not bank owned (REO) but is "below REO pricing" at $139.48 per square foot.  It has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a game room, and a pool.

For perspective on this price, our Lyon Trendgraphix statistics for last month show that there of the 26 bank owned homes for sale, 10 sold for an average square foot price of $171.  Looking at non-bank owned homes, there were 197 for sale with 33 sales with an average square foot price of $204.

For information on this home or others like it in the Folsom area, please email me. 

To see more of our Trendgraphix statistics visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the Market Trends tab in the left column.  If you'd like statistics tailored to a specific zip code email me at driley@golyon.com or by clicking on the link above. 

Jan. 5, 2009 - Best Deal for Cameron Park Vicinity - January 05, 2009

Sudsbury Road, Cameron Park, CA -  This is actually the third lowest price per square foot home listed in the Cameron Park Vicinity but the other two were blog posts from previous months and are still for sale but now at even lower prices.  Montebello Way, the Best Deal for July 2008 is now listed at $269,900 or $93.23 per square foot and October's Best Deal on Lambeth Drive is now $459,900 or $113 per square foot. Back to this month's featured home on Sudbury - a custom, built in 2003 on just over .6 acres where it has local views.  The bank owned home has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and approximately 3578 square feet.  It is listed for $415,000 or $116 per square foot.  

To give you perspective on these prices our Lyon Real Estate Trendgraphix statistics for the month of November show there were 27 bank owned listings for sale.  Four of them sold for an average square foot price of $148.  

To see all bank owned homes (REOs) for sale in the Cameron Park Vicinity visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.  

To see more of our Trendgraphix statistics by county for the Sacramento Valley area on my webpage click on the Market Trends tab on the left side column or click here.  For this month's statistics customized to your zip code or for more information on this home email me.

Jan. 5, 2009 - Best Deal for El Dorado Hills - January 5, 2009

Orchid Shade Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - The lowest price per square foot home for sale in El Dorado Hills is actually my blog for November 2008 and is even lower now listed at $580,500 or $107.62 per square foot.  Please see my November "Best Deal" blog for more information on the Souza Drive listing.  This bank owned listing comes in second at $117.81 per square foot.  It is situated in the Wood Ridge neighborhood of El Dorado Hills where there are no HOA dues. It was built in 2002 on approximately .2 acres, has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 3 car garage and is 3386 square feet.   It is listed for $398,900.  

To give you perspective on how low the listing price is, our current Lyon Real Estate Trendgraphix statistics for the month of November show that there were 35 bank owned listings.  Twenty sold for an average square foot price of $162.  There were 273 non-bank owned listings of which 25 sold at an average square foot price of $181.  This figure is down 18% from November 2007.

To see all bank owned properties listed for El Dorado Hills visit my web page at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the REO link for El Dorado Hills at the top of the page.

To see more of our Trendgraphix statistics by county click on the "Market Trends"  tab on my webpage on the left side of the page or click here.  Please email me for current statistics for your zip code or for more information on this home.

Dec. 10, 2008 - Best Deal for El Doroado Hills on December 10, 2008*

Damico Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - The best price per square foot home today in El Dorado Hills is only $111.48 per foot.   It sits in one of the newer Serrano villages on approximately .23 acres with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and just over 4300 square feet.  It is a 2 story with a 2 car garage.  There is no back yard landscaping but at this price you could put a yard in that you want and still be sitting pretty as far a a deal.  This bank owned home is currently listed at $479,900. This home sold 1/21/09.

Since June there have been 9 homes sold in the Serrano area between 4000 - 4500 square feet with the highest selling at $735K and the low at $600K,  a median home price of $678K, and an average square foot price of $163.11.

Looking at our Lyon Trendgraphix statistics for the month of November, in all of El Dorado Hills there were 45 homes sold.  Of those, 25 were non-REO and averaged $181/ square foot while the other 20 were REOs and averaged $162/ square foot.  Comparing statistics from November 07, sales for all properties in El Dorado Hills is up 36.4% and inventory is down 27%.

To see more of our Trendgraphix visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the Market Trends tab.   To see all bank owned properties in El Dorado Hills from my website click on the link at the top of the page.

I would love the opportunity to work with you on the purchase of a home here in El Dorado Hills or anywhere in the Sacramento Valley area.  Call or email me today!

Nov. 7, 2008 - Best Deal in Cameron Park Vicinity as of November 3, 2008

Chasen Drive, Cameron Park, CA - The lowest price per square foot house is actually my Best Deal for Cameron Park Vicinity from June 08 which is still available and now at $112.97 per square foot and listed for $459,000.  This bank owned home on Chasen Drive is the second lowest at $136.35 per square foot; listed at $588,900.  It was built in 2004 on approximately .36 acres in the prestigious and family oriented neighborhood of Eastwood Park.  It has just over 4300 square feet that includes 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a bonus room with a wet bar.  The kitchen has granite counters and a pantry.  The master is situated on the main floor.  To give you perspective on price, our Lyon Real Estate Trendgraphix market statistics for the month of October show there were 28 sales for the month with 8 of them being bank owned.  The average price per square foot of those 8 sales was $175 (up from $143 in September) and the average list to sale price was 96%.  If you would like more information on this home or more information on our Trendgraphix statistics please email me.  

To see all bank owned properties for sale in the Cameron Park vicinity, visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.  

To see our Trendgraphix statistics for the counties of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, and Yolo click here.  

Nov. 7, 2008 - Best Deal for Folsom as of Nov. 3, 2008

Patrick Circle, Folsom, CA -  The best price per square foot home for sale in Folsom, believe it or not, is not bank owned or a short sale, but definitely priced to sell.  It was built in 1999 and has approximately 4051 square feet averaging $135.77 per square foot at the listed price of $550,000.  It has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage.  It is located in the Willow Springs subdivision close to Intel, Hwy. 50, and the new Kaiser Hospital and open air mall being built off East Bidwell.  To give you perspective on this great price:  our Lyon Real Estate Trendgraphix market statistics for the month of October show there were 58 homes sold at an average square foot price of $194 (up from September's average of $191).  Looking at just the bank owned homes, that average price drops to $176 per square foot.   Statistics also show that the average listing price to sale price for all the 58 sales was 98%.  For more information on this home or others like it in Folsom, please email me.

To see our Trendgraphix statistics by county for Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, and Yolo visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the Market Trends tab on the left column. 

Nov. 4, 2008 - Best Deal for El Dorado Hills - November 3, 2008