El Dorado Hills Housing Market Report
A clear, data-driven look at home prices, buyer demand, and selling speed in El Dorado Hills, California (ZIP 95762) — the region’s most active foothill market. Refreshed every quarter with the latest MLS data by Powell Real Estate.
A busy market — and a headline number that misleads
At first glance, El Dorado Hills looks like it fell: the median sale price dropped 11.2% year over year to $875,000. But that headline is a mix shift, not a value decline. The average sale price fell only 4.2%, price per square foot actually rose 1.7% to $386, and the number of homes sold jumped 9.7% to 350.
In plain terms: more homes traded in the attainable, sub-$1.2M range this year, which pulls the median down even as the underlying value of a square foot went up. This was one of the busiest first halves the community has seen — El Dorado Hills is the highest-volume market of the four Powell tracks, and demand ran deepest in its family-home core.
Buyer’s market or seller’s market?
El Dorado Hills is best described as a balanced market with healthy activity. Rising sales volume and steady per-foot values keep sellers in a solid position, but a larger inventory and an average of 1.8 offers per sale mean buyers have genuine selection and room to negotiate on the right home. It rewards sellers who price to the current comps rather than last year’s peak.
El Dorado Hills at a glance: H1 2026 vs. H1 2025
All figures reflect closed single-family sales in El Dorado Hills (ZIP 95762) via Metrolist MLS, January–June of each year.
| Metric | H1 2025 | H1 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $985,000 | $875,000 | −11.2% |
| Average Sale Price | $1,128,039 | $1,080,340 | −4.2% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $379 | $386 | +1.7% |
| Homes Sold | 319 | 350 | +9.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 19 | 23 | +4 days |
| Avg. Offers per Sale | 1.7 | 1.8 | +6% |
The story is in the spread: median down double digits, but price per square foot up and volume up. That’s a shift in what sold — more mid-priced homes — not a drop in what homes are worth.
The most competitive corner of the market
Busiest price range
The heart of the El Dorado Hills market: this band accounted for 37% of all sales in the first half of 2026 — the deepest buyer pool. Competition tightens a notch higher, in the $1.2M–$1.5M step-up range, where 35% of homes sold above list.
Speed & competition
El Dorado Hills was the most active of the four markets by volume. Homes averaged 1.8 offers, 25% sold above list price, and 28% went under contract within a week. About 28% of buyers paid cash. A large, liquid market where well-priced homes still move.
About the El Dorado Hills housing market
El Dorado Hills is a master-planned community in El Dorado County, California (ZIP 95762), set in the Sierra foothills just east of Folsom and about 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento. It’s known for planned neighborhoods such as Serrano, top-rated schools, newer construction, and a wide range of homes — from attainable family houses to gated luxury estates.
That breadth is exactly why El Dorado Hills is the highest-volume market Powell Real Estate tracks, and why its median price can swing with the mix of homes selling in any given period. For buyers and sellers, the per-square-foot trend and sales pace are often more telling than the headline median.
El Dorado Hills real estate, answered
The questions buyers and sellers ask us most about the El Dorado Hills housing market.
Is El Dorado Hills a buyer’s or seller’s market in 2026?
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Did home prices in El Dorado Hills really drop 11%?
How long does it take to sell a home in El Dorado Hills?
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Download the Full Report (PDF) Talk to a El Dorado Hills ExpertData reflects closed single-family residential sales reported to Metrolist MLS, January–June 2026 vs. January–June 2025, compiled by Powell Real Estate. Figures are for informational purposes and are not a guarantee of future performance or an appraisal of any individual property. Updated July 2026.
