Sunset over Folsom Lake
Shot from Vista del Prato · 4355 Gresham Drive · Serrano Country Club · El Dorado Hills, California
The calls we get in late spring and early summer have a different quality to them. They tend to be from people who have been thinking about this for a while — people who've had a number in mind, done some research, maybe driven through on a weekend trip to Folsom Lake. By the time they reach us, they're not wondering whether El Dorado Hills is the right place. They already know. They're wondering whether the market will cooperate.
This summer, it has a reasonable chance of doing exactly that — depending on where you're looking and what you're looking for. The June 2026 market data shows 213 active listings across the El Dorado Hills total market with a 3.9-month supply of inventory, 66 homes in pending status, and a market-wide list-to-sold ratio of 98.4%. Those numbers describe a balanced market — not overheated, not soft. But the headline numbers hide a more interesting story at the price-band level, and that's where it gets useful for anyone making a real decision.
Who Is Moving Here — and Why It Matters for the Market
The most consistent buyer profile we see relocating to El Dorado Hills this summer is someone moving from a higher-cost California market — often the Bay Area, sometimes Southern California — who is selling with meaningful equity and buying with intention. They're not stretching for the foothills. They're downsizing their commute and upsizing their life.
A second profile that has grown steadily is the remote or hybrid worker who no longer needs to be within 45 minutes of a major employment hub. For that buyer, El Dorado Hills checks every box: broadband infrastructure, a real airport 30 minutes away in Sacramento, top-rated schools, and a lifestyle — trails, the lake, good food in Town Center, the Sierra Nevada visible on a clear morning — that simply doesn't exist at comparable prices anywhere closer to the coast.
The third profile is local: Sacramento metro buyers who have watched prices in the suburbs and decided to make the jump to the foothills while the spread between there and here still makes sense. That window doesn't stay open forever.
| El Dorado Hills Market Snapshot · June 1, 2026 |
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213
Active Listings
58 avg. days on market
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3.9
Months of Supply
Balanced market range
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98.4%
List-to-Sold Ratio
Market-wide · last 6 months
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66
Pending
31% pending ratio
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$1.06M
Avg. Sold Price
$1.077M final list price
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55
Sold per Month
330 sold last 6 months
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The Two-Speed Market — and Where Buyers Have the Advantage Right Now
The single most important thing to understand about buying in El Dorado Hills this summer is that the market is not one market. It is several markets stacked on top of each other, and the dynamics are meaningfully different depending on your price range.
Below $1.75 million, the market is moving. The $1.25 million to $1.5 million band has a 57% pending ratio — meaning more than half of the active inventory in that range is already under contract. The $750,000 to $1 million range is selling at 99.0% of list price with 18 homes closing per month. In the $1.5 million to $1.75 million range, homes are spending an average of 29 days on market before going under contract. If you are a buyer in these ranges, you are competing with other buyers. Preparation and pricing discipline matter.
Above $1.75 million, the story shifts. The $1.75 million to $2 million band is sitting at 11 months of supply — a meaningful buyer's market by any measure. The $3 million to $3.5 million range shows 24 months of supply and a list-to-sold ratio of 89.4%, which tells you that sellers in that band have had to negotiate more than they may have planned. For buyers in the $2 million to $5 million range, this is an unusually calm moment to be searching. You have inventory, time, and leverage.
"The people calling us about El Dorado Hills this summer aren't just looking for a house. They're looking for the foothills version of the life they've been designing — and the market, right now, gives serious buyers in the right price range a genuine chance to find it."
What the Serrano Community Offers That Nothing Else Does
When relocation buyers ask us where to start, Serrano is almost always the first conversation. The guard-gated security, the Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course, the proximity to the award-winning TK–12 school corridor — those are the known quantities. What surprises people when they actually get inside the gates is how much land and privacy you can own here at price points that would be unimaginable in Marin or Palo Alto or Newport Coast.
We currently have three active listings in Serrano spanning a range of price points — from an established 4-bedroom home at $1.099M to two extraordinary estates at $3.2M and $3.675M. That range matters, because Serrano isn't one experience. It's several, depending on what you're looking for and where you are in life.
Vista del Prato — 4355 Gresham Drive
5 Bed · 5 Bath · 5,468 Sq Ft · ~1.5 Acres Across Two Parcels · $3,675,000
The defining characteristic of Vista del Prato is land — approximately 1.5 flat acres across two separate parcels, a configuration that simply does not exist anywhere else within Serrano. One parcel holds the home, pool, and entertaining grounds. The second is open lawn at an event scale. Resort-caliber pool with beach entry, waterfall, and slide. Owned solar. Backup generator. Three fireplaces. The outdoor kitchen has fed 40 guests as easily as a quiet Tuesday evening.
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The Greyson Creek Estate — 5161 Greyson Creek Drive
5 Bed · 5.5 Bath · 5,092 Sq Ft · 1.13 Acres · $3,200,000
The Greyson Creek Estate is organized around the idea of restoration. Ancient olive trees relocated from a working California grove. A koi pond with a stone waterfall you discover as you walk the grounds. A covered outdoor pavilion with its own fireplace. A 1,600-bottle wine cellar. Single-story living with the owner's suite, office, guest suite, and all primary spaces on one level. This is not a property you tour. It's one you feel, slowly, and want to find your way back to.
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4296 Arenzano Way — Serrano, El Dorado Hills
4 Bed · 4 Bath · 3,578 Sq Ft · Guard-Gated Serrano · $1,099,000
For buyers who've been watching Serrano from a distance, 4296 Arenzano Way is often the home that makes the move feel real. Behind the gates of one of Serrano's most established neighborhoods, just moments from Bella Terra Park, this is the kind of home people naturally gather in — sunlight on hand-scraped Brazilian hardwood floors, plantation shutters, a kitchen island that holds the whole morning, a courtyard for coffee, a pool and spa for evenings that don't need a reason. A separate office with its own entry adds the kind of flexibility that remote and hybrid workers have started treating as a non-negotiable. At $1,099,000 in the $1M–$1.25M price band — where the market is selling at 97.2% of list and averaging 8 closings per month — this is Serrano at an entry point that won't stay open long.
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The Francisco Oaks Lifestyle — And What $1.678M Buys Right Now
Not every relocation buyer is looking for Serrano. For buyers who want a gated community with a more relaxed, family-forward character and direct access to Folsom Lake, Francisco Oaks is worth understanding.
336 Bodega Court — Francisco Oaks, El Dorado Hills
5 Bed · 4 Bath · 4,358 Sq Ft · Gated Francisco Oaks · $1,678,000
At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the day starts slowly — coffee in hand, looking out through a wall of windows into the oaks. Folsom Lake is barely a mile away. There's a pool, a wet bar, a game room upstairs, a trail out back along the creek to the lake. The $1.5M–$1.75M band in El Dorado Hills right now shows a 99.5% list-to-sold ratio and just 3.7 months of supply. This band is moving efficiently, and a home like this priced correctly won't sit.
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What Sellers Need to Understand About This Summer's Demand
Relocation demand is real, but it is not unconditional. Buyers who come to El Dorado Hills from more expensive markets know what things cost. They have seen overpriced inventory in their home markets. They walk into overpriced listings here and they leave. The 89.4% list-to-sold ratio in the $3 million to $3.5 million range is not a market condition — it is a pricing condition. The buyers are there. They are just not paying for the seller's optimism.
The Smart Seller Pricing System™ we use is built around exactly this problem. After seven years of tracking MLS data in El Dorado Hills across every price band, we have a granular picture of what the market has actually paid — not what sellers have asked for, not what Zillow estimates suggest, but what buyers have put their money behind. The P30/P50/P70 pricing framework we produce for every seller we work with gives them three clear scenarios tied to real outcomes. It is the most honest conversation in the selling process, and it is the one that determines whether you sell well or whether you sit.
If you are thinking about listing this summer or fall, the time to build that strategy is before you hit the market — not after 60 days of silence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are people moving to El Dorado Hills in 2026?
The most consistent reasons we hear from buyers relocating to El Dorado Hills in 2026 are the foothills lifestyle, the quality of the TK–12 school system, reasonable proximity to Sacramento and the Bay Area, and the value of what you get per dollar compared to coastal markets. Serrano, in particular, draws buyers from the Bay Area and Southern California who are looking for a gated country club community with more land and privacy than they can find anywhere closer to the coast.
What is the El Dorado Hills real estate market like in summer 2026?
As of June 2026, the El Dorado Hills market has 213 active listings, a 3.9-month supply of inventory, and a market-wide list-to-sold ratio of 98.4%. The market is not uniform across price bands. Below $1.75M, homes are moving quickly with low inventory and strong pending ratios. Above $1.75M — and particularly in the $3M-plus range — buyers have considerably more leverage and negotiating room. Pricing strategy is the most important variable for sellers in the current environment.
What neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills are most popular with relocating buyers?
Serrano is consistently the first neighborhood serious buyers ask about — the guard-gated security, the Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, and the TK–12 school access make it uniquely positioned. What surprises many buyers is that Serrano spans a meaningful price range: we currently have active listings from $1,099,000 to $3,675,000 within the gates. Francisco Oaks appeals to buyers who want a gated community with a more relaxed, family-oriented feel and direct access to Folsom Lake. For buyers in the $750K–$1.5M range, the broader El Dorado Hills market offers excellent value, strong schools, and a foothills lifestyle that simply isn't available at comparable prices anywhere closer to Sacramento or the Bay Area.
Is El Dorado Hills a good place to buy a home right now?
For buyers moving from more expensive markets, El Dorado Hills continues to offer strong value relative to Bay Area or Southern California alternatives. The foothills lifestyle, school quality, and Serrano's exclusivity are not replicable at comparable price points in most California markets. For local buyers trading up, the data suggests the best opportunities are in the $1.75M–$2.5M range, where inventory is higher and sellers are more motivated. The key is working with an agent who can read the price-band data accurately, not just the broad market average.
What schools serve El Dorado Hills, and how do they rank?
El Dorado Hills is served by three highly rated school districts. Elementary and middle school students attend schools in the Buckeye Union School District or Rescue Union School District, which consistently earn strong state rankings. High school students are served by the El Dorado Union High School District, with Oak Ridge High School as the primary campus. Together, the TK–12 corridor is one of the most sought-after in the greater Sacramento region and is a primary driver for families relocating from the Bay Area and other high-cost California markets.
How long does it take to sell a home in El Dorado Hills right now?
The average days on market for sold properties in El Dorado Hills as of June 2026 is 40 days. Active listings are averaging 58 days. The spread between those two numbers tells the real story: homes priced correctly are closing well ahead of the market average, while overpriced listings pull the active average upward. In the $750K–$1M range, homes are selling in roughly 34 days. In the $1.5M–$1.75M range, that number drops to 29 days — the fastest-moving segment in the market.
Jon Yoffie & Shannon Yoffie
Jon and Shannon Yoffie are co-founders of Yoffie Real Estate Group, a PLACE-powered Keller Williams team based in El Dorado Hills, California. The team ranks in the top 5 in El Dorado Hills and specializes in luxury residential sales across El Dorado Hills, Serrano, Folsom, Cameron Park, and the Sacramento Foothills. The team's proprietary 7-year MLS tracking database and Smart Seller Pricing System™ form the analytical foundation for every client engagement.
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