Camino is located ten miles east of Placerville off highway 50. Camino sits at and elevation of 1800 ft. and features tall pine & cedar trees, apple orchards and vineyards. Camino real estate in the higher priced homes has remained relatively strong throughout the last market downturn.
About Camino
Camino California is best known for Apple Hill. The fall is a busy time in Camino because Apple Hill is a destination for people coming from the bay area and the Sacramento area to buy apple products and to enjoy the mild weather and mountain air. Apple Hill is also convenient stop off for those traveling to Lake Tahoe to recreate in the out-doors or to try their luck at the Casinos. Pumpkins for Halloween and Christmas trees for the winter holidays keep consistent flow tourist from near and far.
Camino Home Values
Homes values in Camino area range from 12ok up to 1.2 million. Downtown Camino is rustic, authentic and features a neighborhood with homes dating back to the beginning of the lumber milling hey day. Parcels are zoned from .13 acres up to 20 acres and offer a wide range of property types for buyers to choose from. The Camino area has always been desirable because of the forested terrain that sits just below the snow line, and its “away feel” while located in close proximity to downtown Placerville. While home values have declined consistently with the California real estate market, Camino home values have fared well, with a relatively low amount of short sales and foreclosures when compared to Sacramento, Florida, or Los Angeles.
Camino Demographics
Males: 7,627
Females: 7,390
Median resident age:
Average household size: 3.3 people
Estimated median household: $59,324
Family households: 80.7%
Households with unmarried partners: 5.6%
Households w/ income below the poverty level: 9.4%
Attractions & Things to Do Near Camino:
Camino is in a prime location for lots of recreational activities as well as shopping for local agricultural and seasonal goods. The following is just a short list of things you can do near Placerville.
- El Dorado National Forest
– The American River
– South Lake Tahoe, a short drive up highway 50
– Indian Gaming at the Red Hawk
– Hand pick your jack o lantern in the pumpkin patch.
– Select and cut your own Christmas Tree
– Taste wine from the local vineyards like diVittoio Winery!
– Visit the rugged river canyons and scenic lakes
– Enjoy some apple pie from the local apple hill growers and browse the art and crafts at the open air markets.
Home values in Camino
Home values in Camino California have hit bottom and have started to climb back up in the price point market. Home values in the mid to high end are holding steady with very little volume moving. The number of foreclosures in Camino is relatively low, which has helped the overall values of real property in Camino to avoid a major crash.
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