Justamere Court, Cameron Park, CA - This "best find" home for sale is situated on the 16th fairway and green of the Cameron Park Country Club inside the small gated neighborhood of El Dorado Royal.  It was built in 2001  with high ceilings that give it a big feel and floor to ceiling windows that let you take in the beautiful golf course view.  It has approximately 3082 square feet, 3 bedrooms plus a den, and 3 bathrooms.  It is upgraded throughout that include rosewood flooring, slab granite counters, cherry cabinets, and a covered patio that lets you take in the views rain or shine.  There are HOA's here but only $105 per month and no Mello Roos.  It is listed at $649,000.  This is one of those homes where the pictures don't do it justice so take my word for it when I say that it is definitely worth a look.  

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

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Royal Troon Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - I was in heaven last week on our REALTOR tour with two amazing homes on golf courses.  Both on the 16th hole, but one in Cameron Park situated on the fairway of the Cameron Park Country Club and this one in El Dorado Hills situated on the fabulous Serrano Golf Course.  Built in 2001 by John Laing, this home is mostly a single story except for a secluded loft off the master suite.  It has three bedrooms (two of them can be master suites)  and 3 baths among its 2970 square foot plan.  The upgrades inside this home make it elegant yet homey and include a wet bar with a wine room tucked behind it, extensive use of masonry, an outdoor covered patio with a fireplace, alder cabinetry, and granite counters.  And the views of the golf course and mountains behind are fabulous!  Like all Serrano homes it is situated in a gated neighborhood but few in comparison to the number of homes in this master planned golf course community have a location like this.  It is listed for $649,000.   For more information or pictures of this "best find" or others like it in El Dorado Hills email me at driley@golyon.com. 

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Navion Court, Cameron Park, CA - Tucked back on a cul-de-sac in a small gated neighborhood, this home looked quaint from the curb. Once you enter the home, however, you can't help but be drawn to the beautiful backyard setting with giant oaks, a  cart bridge that takes you over a creek, and the beautiful Cameron Park Country Club golf course.  The home was built in 1988 but updated and remodeled in 2001 with granite counters, tile flooring, new appliances, etc. It has approximately 2139 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. To complete the beautiful backyard setting you will find a built in solar heated pool, a spacious patio, lush landscaping and a BBQ island.  This great find is listed for $529,000.

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If you are looking to buy or sell in the Cameron Park area, please visit my website for information and to learn more about me or email me at driley@golyon.com.

Greenview Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - The amazing custom homes inside the Serrano Country Club gates never cease to wow me.  This fabulous home was built in 2003 on lot almost 3/4 of an acre in size and backing to a greenbelt.  It is superbly crafted in what I'd call a modern style with approximately 4324 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 4.5 bathrooms.  Giving way to that modern feel were the walls of windows off the back of the home where the kitchen and family room look out to the vanishing edge pool and the greenbelt behind it that you see in the third picture.  The kitchen  is truly gourmet with top of the line appliances, granite counters, European cabinetry, and a large walk-in pantry.  The master suite has it's own balcony and access to the back yard which is equipped with every amenity you could imagine in addition to the pool - spa, water slide, fire-pit, outdoor kitchen with built in BBQ, and a fireplace.  The home also has a separate guest house with a full bath and a kitchen that also has access to the back yard.  Something I have not seen before but definitely impressed me was a Jack-N-Jill closet for the junior bedrooms.  It is listed at $1,299,000.  

To see all homes for sale in El Dorado Hills over $1,000,000 visit my website at DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page. 

El Dorado Hills is a wonderful community and I am proud to call it home.  If you would like more information please email me at driley@golyon.com    

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. 

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

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Titleist Way, El Dorado Hills, CA - It's been quiet on the home touring front with the holidays but with the new year were many new listings to see this week.  I saw several great homes today, but this one wowed me the most.  This Serrano home was built by Parker as a semi-custom in 2000. However, it is far from that now as the sellers have totally customized it through it's extensive remodel that included the addition of walls, columns, arches, and wood beams.  The home is nestled between the quaint street and the 8th green of the Serrano Golf Course.  You can see the beautiful golf course views and the local views from the nook, family room, ground floor master bedroom, and the cozy bonus upstairs.  It has just over 3000 square, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and other added features such as a refrigerated wine room, three fireplaces (bonus, master bedroom, office),  and a built in BBQ.  It is listed at $1,035,000.

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Bantry Place, El Dorado Hills, CA -   The pictures do not do this beautiful home justice.  It was built in 2000, inside the gates of the Serrano Golf Course Country Club by Parker Development  who also designed and developed the master planned community of Serrano itself.  This is on a street of semi-custom homes surrounded by amazing custom homes.  The home has approximately 3827 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, an office, and a down stairs bonus room where you have access to the covered veranda and pool/spa combo.  As you enter the home, you can go upstairs to the main level where you find the kitchen with walnut cabinetry ,granite counters, and double dishwashers, the library/den,  the master suite is spacious and elegant with a fireplace, marble flooring in the bath, and its own balcony; or you can go downstairs where you find the bonus room with a wet-bar/kitchen and fireplace, and a bedroom suite with it's own bathroom and fireplace.  From the main level, outside the nook and living room, there is a balcony where you have splendid views of  the golf course and the our local foothills. Parker planned this model out well to include a dumb waiter where you enter from the 3-car garage so you can get your groceries etc. to the main floor without having to carry them up the stairs.  The lots here are small and were designed with low maintenance in mind.  This reminds me of a luxury home you might find in Tahoe but here you can enjoy the golf course, our great restaurants, and soon our Red Hawk Casino just 15 minutes up the freeway.  It is listed at $999,900. For more information on our area please feel free to email me at driley@golyon.com.  

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Renaissance Way, El Dorado Hills, CA -  This single story semi-custom sprawls out on just under .5 acres inside the guard gates of Serrano Country Club in the Donatello  Community built by Greenbriar Homes.  One of the things that makes this community of homes stand out are the beautiful majestic oak trees that surround them. The homes themselves are very large are beautifully built.  The well designed floor plan of this home includes approximately 4100 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a library.  The breakfast nook opens to a covered patio overlooking the beautiful pool, spa, and gardens.   The master bedroom, living room, and dining rooms all enjoy the views of the backyard while the library sits off the front of the home and opens to the courtyard.  This "best find" is listed at $1,000,000.  Please email me for more information. This home sold 11/26/2008.  

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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.

Greenview Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA