El Dorado Hills, California
Welcome to my 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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Jul. 12, 2008
Categorized in: Best Finds
Queen Elaine Court, El Dorado Hills, CA - This fabulous single story, semi-custom was built in 2001 by US Homes on just over one acre. The very open floor plan and high ceilings has approximately 3717 square feet with 4-5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The kitchen has granite slab counters and raised maple cabinetry. This home is situated in Crown Valley among newer homes and, as true with all of El Dorado Hills, privy to award winning schools. From the homes front you can enjoy panoramic local foothill views and from the back you can enjoy your beautifully landscaped yard set among native oaks. One additional plus for this great home is that there are no Mello Roos or HOA dues. It is listed at $898,900. For more information or pictures email me at driley@golyon.com.
To search all El Dorado Hills and more visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com.
To see and read all of my blogs on the best homes I'm coming across visit www.MyBestoftheHills.com.
Jul. 6, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
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Alpine Falls Drive, Folsom, CA - The lowest price per square foot home for sale in Folsom is only $136.88 per square foot. This bank owned home was built in the American River Canyon neighborhood in 2003 on .9 acres with approximately 4442 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms. It has upgrades that include honey-glazed Alderwood cabinets, granite counters, and Travertine floors. It is listed at $608,000. For perspective on price, our Lyon Real Estate Trendgraphix market statistics for the month of May show that 73 homes sold at an average price per square foot of $203. Of those 73 sales, 18 were bank owned homes that sold for an average $179 per square foot. For more information on this great deal email me at driley@golyon.com.
To see all bank owned homes for sale currently in Folsom visit my website at www.deedeeriley.com and click on the instant search button at the top of the page.
If you're thinking about buying a bank owned property, be sure and read "The 8 things you should know before making an offer" on my website www.DeeDeeRiley.com under the section "Buyer Information" or click here.
For more Trendgraphix market statistics for Sacramento County click here.
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Jul. 5, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
Montebello Way, Cameron Park, CA - The best price per square foot house is still Foxmore Lane which was June's best deal which is now listed for sale at $529,000 or $130.16 per square foot. So this bank owned listing is actually the 2nd best but is an amazing deal at $137.10 per square foot. It is a contemporary, built in 1977 on .35 acres with 2895 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The rear deck overlooks the Cameron Park Airpark. It's listed at $396,900. To give you perspective on this price, our Trendgraphix market statistics for May show bank owned sales averaging $185 per square foot. For more information on this home email me at driley@golyon.com.
To see all bank owned homes for sale in the Cameron Park Vicinity visit my website at www.deedeeriley.com and click on the instant search button at the top of the page.
Thinking about buying a bank owned home? Read about the 8 things you should know before writing an offer on my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com under Buyer Information or click here.
To see more of Trendgraphix statistics for El Dorado County click here.
Jul. 5, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
Cascara Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA - The best price per square foot home today in El Dorado Hills is listed at just $130.49 per square foot or $475,000. This 3640 square foot home sits on just under one quarter acres and was built in 2003 in the Stonebriar neighborhood. It has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. The home has a downstairs bonus that can be used as a bedroom and a pool. For perspective on this price: Our Lyon Trendgraphix shows the average price per square foot for all El Dorado Hills sold homes for the month of May at $191. Bank owned sold homes averaged $171 per square foot. Email me for more information on this property or other homes for sale in El Dorado Hills.
To see all bank owned properties for El Dorado Hills visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the link at the top of the page.
Thinking about buying a bank owned home, read "The 8 things you should know before you make an offer".
To see more of our Trendgraphix click here.
Jun. 11, 2008
Categorized in: Best Views
Knight Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA - Though I love the look of Mediterranean homes, this home was refreshing and adorable. It was built in 1989 but has been completely updated. It sits on just over 1/3 acres in the Ridgeview subdivision, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the local foothills and the beautiful snow capped Sierra Mountains from the front rooms of the home or relax by the pool in the lushly landscaped back yard. There is approximately 3458 square feet of living space which includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an office, and a bonus room. Neighborhood advantages for Ridgeview include not only great schools and a great location but also no HOA dues or Mello Roos taxes. As of the date of this blog, it is listed for $829,000. Please call or email me for more information on this great find.
To read all my Best of the Hills blogs visit www.MyBestoftheHills.com.
Jun. 5, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
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| Foxmore Lane, Rescue, CA - Priced at only $140.01 per square foot makes this my best deal for the Cameron Park Vicinity. It was built in 2003, in the Sierra Crossing neighborhood, on just over .5 acres with approximately 4071 square feet. This home is bank owned and has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage. HOA dues are only $120 per quarter. It is listed at $570,000. Keep in mind that this is the lowest price per square foot home for sale for the area, but necessarily the cheapest. There are actually fixers for sale starting at $224,900. To give you some perspective on this pricing, our Lyon Real Estate Trendgraphix market trends showed 29 homes sold in April at an average of $204 per square foot. Of those 29 homes, 10 were bank owned and sold for an average of $183/square foot. Yeah, I think this is a deal! For more information or pictures on this property or others like it for the Cameron Park area, email me.
To see all bank owned properties currently 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 for more of our market trends click here.
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Jun. 5, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
Given Street, Folsom, CA - This bank owned, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home was built in 2004 and is the "lowest price per square foot home" for sale today in Folsom at $155.11 per square foot. It is approximately 1998 square feet, has cherry cabinets, granite counters, a downstairs bedroom, and a great location. To show the value here, our Trendgraphix market trends show Folsom had 280 homes for sale in April; 53 sold for an average of $196 per square foot. Looking just at bank owned properties, there were 25 for sale, 10 sold for an average of $179 per square foot. Listed at $309,900. Please call or email me for more information or pictures of this home.
To see all bank owned properties for sale in Folsom, visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com and click on the button at the top of the page.
To see our more market trends click on the link on the right or visit my website address above.
Jun. 1, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
Castle Craigs Court, El Dorado Hills, CA - The lowest price per square foot home in El Dorado Hills is a property that I blogged about last month on Redondo Drive which is still available and still the lowest at $140.66 per square foot. This single story, bank owned home, however, is the second lowest, priced at $146.75 per square foot or $399,900. It was built in 1986, has approximately 2725 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a pool. It has a large open plan and has had some updating done to it. An issue for this home and possibly the reason for the extremely low price per square foot is that it backs up to El Dorado Hills Blvd. (a four lane road). Our Trendgraphix statistics for April sales show that there was a total of 45 home sales averaging $195 per square foot, of those sales 14 were bank owned and averaged $170 per square foot. For more information on this home or others like it in our area, please email me.
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.
The lowest priced home for El Dorado Hills is a single story, bank owned property, listed at $285,000.
To read all my Best of the Hills postings visit www.MyBestOfTheHills.com.
May. 23, 2008
Categorized in: Best 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 $869,900. Please call or email me for more information on this wonderful home.
May. 20, 2008
Categorized in: Best 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 $923,000. Please call or email me for more information on it or other listings in the Highland View.
May. 3, 2008
Categorized in: Best Finds
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 $629,000. 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.
May. 2, 2008
Categorized in: Best Finds
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.
May. 2, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
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.
May. 2, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
Redondo Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - The "best price per square foot" home in El Dorado Hills is unbelievably priced at only $140.66 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. 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.
May. 2, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
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.
Apr. 20, 2008
Categorized in: Best Finds
Cabrito Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA - Built in 1999 and filled with character, this single story, semi-custom home was a great find this week on tour. Located behind the gates of Serrano's Village B neighborhood, it is within walking distance of not only the local elementary school but the middle school, high school, and the El Dorado Hills library as well. The home is approximately 2109 square feet, has 3 bedrooms plus a den and 2 baths. In the kitchen you'll find granite and Corian counters with stainless steel appliances. I found the backyard to be inviting and very private. This wonderful home is currently listed at $529,000. Please call or email me for more information or pictures on this home or others like it. As always, if you are not currently working with a Realtor, I would love to represent you in the purchase or sale of your home.
Mar. 5, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
Owl Meadow Street, Folsom, CA - This bank owned home is situated in Empire Ranch and is currently listed on the MLS as the lowest price per square foot for all of Folsom. Built by Elliott Homes in 2005, it has 3999 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms. Trendgraphix statistics for January show that 24 homes at the average of $208 per square foot. Nine of those were also bank owned and sold for an average of $193 per square foot. This property is listed for $634,500 $614.500 or $158.55 $153.66 per square foot. There are currently 2 other very nice homes in Folsom under $168 per square foot and not bank owned or in a short sale position, please email me for more information on them as well.
Mar. 5, 2008
Categorized in: Best Deals
Belhaven Way, El Dorado Hills, CA - The best deal today in El Dorado Hills looks like this 3640 square foot home built in 2003 in the Stonebriar neighborhood on just over a 1/4 acre lot . It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a pool. Our current Trendgraphix statistics shows that 28 homes sold in El Dorado Hills in the month of January for an average of $206 per square foot. Nine of those 28 homes were bank owned and averaged $175 per square foot. This one is also bank owned and is listed for $535,000, only $146.98 per square foot. Unfortunately for homeowners, they are having to compete with these low prices to get their homes sold. Please email me for more information on this property or others like it. (This home sold 3-27-2008.)
Feb. 16, 2008
Categorized in: Best Finds
Meder Court, Shingle Springs, CA - Two years ago or so, while on Realtor tour, I visited a home on this street. Though I couldn't tell you what the inside of that house looked like, the street stuck in my mind as it was so beautiful meandering through a little pocket of homes, sitting among majestic oaks on acre + lots. When this week's list of homes on tour came out, I remembered that beautiful street and made this home first on my list to see. The house itself is very spacious with 3709 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a game room, but was built in 1991 and could use updating. However, the lot (just over 1 acre), is stunning and the potential for this home is huge. It is listed at $799,000 $675,000. If you would like more information or to arrange a showing please email me.
Feb. 10, 2008
Categorized in: Best Finds
Bertella Road, Cameron Park, CA - The delightful English country home had my interest from the moment I pulled up to it. It is only winter so many of the plants I saw walking up to the front door are dormant, but I could still imagine their beauty in bloom and see that the landscape fit the style of the home so perfectly. The home, built in 2001, is situated on approximately 1/2 acre and has views to the east from the front, including local views of Cameron Park. Inside the 3577 square foot house are 6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and custom everything from cabinetry to wall finishes. The kitchen was amazing with 2 full sinks, a Dacor double oven, 2 Bosch dishwashers, a large island with a warming drawer, granite counters. cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a gourmet gas cook-top with a pot filler. The owners had the back yard designed and began the project but are relocating. It will be up to the buyer to see it through. It is a very private and beautiful lot, however, and looks quite promising. It is listed at $849,000. I would love to represent you as your buyer's agent on this best find. Please contact me for more pictures or information. (This home sold 4-4-2008.)
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