Real estate in El Dorado is at the heart of El Dorado County. Historic buildings line the rustic main street. El Dorado is an authentic reminder of the gold rush and a huge part of California History.
About El Dorado
El Dorado means “the golden one” in Spanish. Originally is was and important spot on the Carsen Trail until the gold rush in 1849. There were several thousand people living there because is was the center of a mining district. Stagecoaches, cattle and freight were a part of the mining town landscape.
El Dorado Homes Values
Homes for sale in El Dorado have seen the their values begin to stabilize. Good news for a town that saw home values drop 8.3 percent last year. El Dorado home values are expected to remain flat and then begin to slowly increase.
El Dorado Demographics
- Males: 2000
– Females: 2100
– Median resident age: 44
– Average household size: 2.5
– Estimated median household: $50,000
– Family households: 73%
– Households w/ income below the poverty level: 9.1%
Attractions, things to do near El Dorado
- Horseback riding in and around Shingle Springs is very popular.
– Indian Gaming is close by at the Red Hawk casino.
– Great hikes and swimming along the Cosumnes River
– Bicycling both road riding and mountain biking.
– Close proximity to El Dorado National Forest & South Lake Tahoe.
– Stop in at the famous Poor Red’s for a Golden Cadillac and their world class ribs.
– Sit under the front porch of the historic building on main street and watch the Harley Davidson motor bikes roar by.
– Grab a few supplies before you head south on the historic highway 49 to find a nice picnic spot next to the Cosumes river at Gold beach
El Dorado Homes For Sale
Homes for sale in El Dorado are ranging from around $159,000 for smaller places in town up to around $605,000 for more rural estates with acreage.
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