By Jon & Shannon Yoffie, Yoffie Real Estate Group · Updated September 29, 2026

El Dorado Hills is one of the few places in the Sacramento region still adding new master-planned neighborhoods, from luxury gated collections to 55+ active-adult communities. Here is what is building now, what is coming next, and why you want your own agent on your side before you walk into a model home.

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Communities Selling Now

East Ridge Village (Lennar)

A newer luxury master plan east of Blackstone with gated collections including Highpoint, Starlight and Castle Peak, offering larger single-family homes with up to five bedrooms. Read our deeper look at East Ridge Village.

Heritage Carson Creek and Heritage El Dorado Hills (Lennar)

Gated, resort-style communities for active adults 55 and over, with single-story designs and clubhouse amenities. See our analysis of how Heritage homes are selling.

Builder releases, incentives and pricing change constantly. Ask us for the current list of available homes and any builder incentives before you visit.

What Is Coming Next

• Creekside Village: approved in 2026 near Latrobe Road, planned to include several hundred active-adult homes plus conventional homes.
• Former El Dorado Hills golf course: Parker Development's Pedregal and Serrano Westside plans, including custom-home sites.
• Town and Country Village: a mixed-use plan under study that may include senior housing and townhomes.

Project timelines depend on approvals and the market, so plans can change.

Why You Need Your Own Agent for New Construction

The friendly sales team in the model home works for the builder. Their job is to get the best deal for the builder, not for you. Having your own agent often costs you nothing, because builders commonly pay the buyer's agent, but you usually need to bring your agent with you on your very first visit. Many builders will not work with an agent who was not registered at that first visit.

• Negotiation: base price is only the start. Lot premiums, upgrades, closing costs and rate buydowns are all negotiable, and incentives change month to month.
• Contracts: builder purchase contracts are written to protect the builder. We walk you through deposits, timelines, change orders and what happens if construction is delayed.
• Upgrades that pay off: we help you spend on the upgrades buyers pay for at resale and skip the ones that do not.
• Inspections: new homes still have defects. We recommend independent inspections before drywall and before closing.
• Mello-Roos and HOA: most new communities have special taxes and HOA dues. See our guide to property taxes and Mello-Roos in El Dorado Hills.
• Resale comparison: we show you what similar resale homes nearby are selling for, so you know if new is really the better value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What new construction communities are in El Dorado Hills?

Communities selling recently include Lennar's East Ridge Village (Highpoint, Starlight and Castle Peak) and the Heritage 55+ communities. Builder releases change often, so ask us for the current list.

What new developments are coming to El Dorado Hills?

Planned projects include Creekside Village near Latrobe Road, Parker Development's Pedregal and Serrano Westside on the former El Dorado Hills golf course, and a mixed-use study for Town and Country Village. Timelines depend on approvals.

Do I need my own agent to buy new construction?

Yes. The builder's sales team represents the builder. Your own agent negotiates for you, reviews the builder contract and helps you choose upgrades and inspections, and the builder often pays the buyer's agent. Bring your agent on your first visit.

Do new homes in El Dorado Hills have Mello-Roos?

Many newer communities have Mello-Roos special taxes and HOA dues. Check the specific district and parcel before you buy.