El Dorado Hills Lots & Land for Sale
Want to build your own home? El Dorado Hills and the surrounding foothills offer everything from custom-home lots inside the gates of Serrano to multi-acre parcels with room for horses, a vineyard or a shop.
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Serrano Custom Home Lots
Serrano's custom-home villages offer oak-studded lots, many with Folsom Lake or Sacramento Valley views, backing to open space and trails on lightly traveled streets and cul-de-sacs, all inside the manned gates of the Serrano Country Club community. Serrano lots are limited, so when one comes up it is worth moving quickly. Learn more about Serrano.
Acreage Near El Dorado Hills
Buyers looking for more land often widen their search to Shingle Springs, Cameron Park, Rescue, Placerville and Pilot Hill, where larger parcels are more common.
What to Know Before You Buy Land
- Utilities: confirm water, sewer or septic, power and gas availability and hookup costs.
- Design guidelines: Serrano and other HOAs have architectural review and building requirements.
- Topography and soils: slope, rock and drainage can change your build cost significantly.
- Fees: ask about impact fees, Mello-Roos and HOA dues up front.
We Can Connect You With Builders and Architects
We work with outstanding local builders and architects and would be glad to introduce you, so you can price your build before you buy the lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a lot and build a custom home in El Dorado Hills?
Yes. Custom-home lots come up in Serrano and other neighborhoods, and larger parcels are more common in nearby Shingle Springs, Rescue, Cameron Park, Placerville and Pilot Hill.
What should I check before buying land in El Dorado Hills?
Confirm utilities (water, sewer or septic, power and gas), HOA design guidelines, slope and soils, and any impact fees, Mello-Roos or HOA dues before you buy.
Are there design guidelines for building in Serrano?
Yes. Serrano and other HOA communities have architectural review and building requirements that must be approved before construction.
Can you recommend builders and architects?
Yes. We work with local builders and architects and can introduce you so you can price your build before you buy the lot.
Looking for the right lot?
Tell us the size, view and budget you have in mind and we will watch for new lots, including ones that are not widely advertised.
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