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Best of the El Dorado Hills

Blog by DeeDee Riley
El Dorado Hills, California

Welcome to my Best of the El Dorado Hills 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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Best of the El Dorado Hills

Single Story Custom in Great Shingle Springs Neighborhood*

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. Sold 6 /27/08.        

Spacious Home on Stunning Shingle Springs Street*

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  $649,000.  If you would like more information or to arrange a showing please email me.  This home sold 8/19/2008. 

Best Deals

Dec. 27, 2007
Categorized in: 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.  

    

Sprawling Single Story Custom in Milton Ranch Estates - Shingle Springs

Nov. 9, 2007
Categorized in: Best Finds

Shingle Springs, CA - Located in prestigious Milton Ranch Estates, on 5 level acres, this sprawling single story custom home has it all. It was built in 2004 on Pyracantha Drive; and it just so happens as you drive south on South Shingle Springs Road beautiful Pyracantha bushes mark the road side boundary's for the development on both sides of the entry gate. This time of year they are in their splendor with bright red orange berries. The 3627 square foot, 4 bedroom home has many elegant touches throughout including the use of Italian travertine on the floors and floor to ceiling in all shower and tub areas, coffered ceilings, crown moldings, and a slate fireplace in the great room. The large gourmet kitchen features beautiful granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a commercial range, a butler's station, and a large pantry. Outside you'll find a covered patio and a wonderful pool with a rock waterfall. Milton Ranch Estates are horse properties as well and this home is already set up with a two stall barn, tack room, and a round pen; and is completely fenced. This is a great find and is offered for $1,199,999  $1,080,000. Please call or email me for more information.

Shingle Springs Custom with Sierra Views

Oct. 29, 2007
Categorized in: Best Views

Crooked Branch Street, Shingle Springs, CA - Out in the country but still less than 10 minutes to Highway 50 sits this beautiful Santa Barbara style villa on just over 5 acres. Built in 2006 with top of the line construction used throughout it includes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a bonus-media room, office, and 2 laundry rooms in approximately 4611 square feet. The kitchen is a chef or entertainer's dream with two sinks, two dishwashers, double ovens, a large island with granite slab counters, and a six burner gas cook-top. The cabinetry here in the kitchen and throughout the home has a beauty that stands out. The family room has rustic beams in the ceiling and a precast Old-world fireplace that attribute to it's cozy feel. Downstairs are three of the bedrooms including the spacious master suite, guest bedroom, another bedroom currently used as an office. Upstairs is the bonus and the other two spacious bedrooms. Each of the two upstairs bedrooms has its own bathroom and door to the covered loggia that separates them. A custom wrought iron railing secures the loggia on the front making it a wonderful place to take in the sunrise or the beautiful Sierra views which in the winter and spring months includes the snow capped mountains you see here in the picture. In the back yard you can relax under the covered patio or cool off in the large salt water pool that includes automatic retractible cover. With 5 acres, there's plenty more room to spread out and it is even zoned as horse property if you so desire. This amazing home and property is offered for sale at $1,250,000 $1,150,000.