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El Dorado Hills, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills is a Census-Designated Place (CDP) in Northern California near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It has an active and bustling down, giving residents a strong…
El Dorado Hills is a Census-Designated Place (CDP) in Northern California near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It has an active and bustling down, giving residents a strong sense of community, as well as plenty of outdoor recreation between Folsom Lake and El Dorado National Forest. Its year round warmth, local amenities, and proximity to Sacramento make El Dorado Hills a popular destination for retirees.
Climate & Geography
El Dorado Hills experiences a hot Mediterranean climate similar to Sacramento. Summers are hot and dry with abundant sunshine, while winters are cool, damp, and affected by heavy ground fog. Rainfall is just under the national average, and there is no snow. Residents can expect about 250 days of sunshine each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
El Dorado Hills is a smaller, suburban, residential area with a tight-knit community. Residents can enjoy an active downtown area at the El Dorado Hills Town Center, with plenty of local boutiques, brand-name shops, and restaurants. It also hosts seasonal festivals and events in addition to a Sunday Farmers Market. Fans of craft drinks can explore the offerings at popular local breweries and distilleries in the nearby area. Nearby Sacramento has even more high-end shopping and a vibrant restaurant scene.
Folsom Lake has plenty of outdoor recreation, including boating and fishing, swimming, and hiking and biking trails. Active adults can golf at the Serrano Country Club in the CDP, or head to nearby Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom, Cold Spring Golf and Country Club in Placerville, and many more. The El Dorado National Forest to the east offers hiking and skiing with mountain views.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in El Dorado Hills is above average mainly because the cost of housing is over three times the national average. Transportation is also above, while groceries and utilities are close to average. Health care is far below.
California does not tax Social Security, but it does fully tax all other forms of retirement income. Property taxes in the state are fairly low, but El Dorado Hills’ sales tax of 7.25 percent is high. Many types of groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from sales tax.
Health Care
The Sacramento metro area generally scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 55 communities across the country. California as a whole also ranks in the top 14 states.
Although there are no hospitals in El Dorado Hills, Mercy Hospital in Folsom is rated as high performing by U.S. News. Other high performing nearby hospitals include Sutter Roseville Medical Center in Roseville and Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael. The closest nationally ranked hospital is UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, which is also No. 6 hospital in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
In El Dorado Hills, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in El Dorado Hills has 100 homes, the largest has 1000 homes, and the average communities consists of 490 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in El Dorado Hills. The most recent communities started in El Dorado Hills include Heritage Carson Creek, Heritage El Dorado Hills, Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills. There are also 2 communities in El Dorado Hills that offer new construction homes, including Heritage El Dorado Hills, Heritage Carson Creek.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in El Dorado Hills. All 4 55+ communities in El Dorado Hills are gated. For instance, Heritage El Dorado Hills is a gated communities with 1000 homes, and Heritage Carson Creek is another gated communities with 400 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in El Dorado Hills stay on the market for around 234 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $654,459, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills average around $740,194, while homes in Heritage Carson Creek average around $596,109.
44 communities near El Dorado Hills
536 homes near El Dorado Hills
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2 beds
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|1,854 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,635 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,968 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,960 sq ft
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3 beds
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|1,992 sq ft
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3 beds
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|2,639 sq ft
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2 beds
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|964 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,285 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,880 sq ft
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2 beds
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|2,031 sq ft
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2 beds
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|2,567 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,111 sq ft
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3 beds
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|2,756 sq ft
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2 beds
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|2,329 sq ft
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2 beds
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|3,019 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,200 sq ft
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3 beds
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|2,955 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,572 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,529 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,560 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,738 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,071 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,045 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,359 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,156 sq ft
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2 beds
|4 baths
|2,178 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,515 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,307 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,978 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,758 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,846 sq ft
|Detached Leased Land
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,415 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In El Dorado Hills, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in El Dorado Hills has 100 homes, the largest has 1000 homes, and the average communities consists of 490 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in El Dorado Hills. The most recent communities started in El Dorado Hills include Heritage Carson Creek, Heritage El Dorado Hills, Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills. There are also 2 communities in El Dorado Hills that offer new construction homes, including Heritage El Dorado Hills, Heritage Carson Creek.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in El Dorado Hills. All 4 55+ communities in El Dorado Hills are gated. For instance, Heritage El Dorado Hills is a gated communities with 1000 homes, and Heritage Carson Creek is another gated communities with 400 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in El Dorado Hills stay on the market for around 234 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $654,459, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills average around $740,194, while homes in Heritage Carson Creek average around $596,109.
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