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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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. 

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Dalewood Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA -  I know most of the times, the homes that really impress me are the million dollar homes but this one is a great semi-custom home in a price range that is really moving in today's market.  Situated behind the gates of one of my favorite Serrano villages on just under a quarter of an acre, it was built in 1998, has 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2.5 bathrooms, and just over 2400 square feet.  As you can see by the pictures, it has great curb appeal and is equally appealing inside with many upgraded features including real hardwood floors, plantation shutters, granite counters, and crown molding.  The back yard features a beautiful pool and built in spa.  This darling single story is listed at $499,000. 

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

Last month El Dorado Hills had 40 homes sell with  the lowest at $295,000, the highest at $1,798,000, and the median at $519,000. Of the 40, 19 were bank owned and 6 were short sales. 

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Please email me at driley@golyon.com  with any questions or to help you get started with a purchase or sale.

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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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.

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

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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!

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.  

To see other homes in El Dorado Hills - visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com where you can do a quick search by price or a more advanced search by map, size, etc.

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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.

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 $469,000.  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.  This home sold 9/16/2008.