Location & History

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Piedmont Oak Estates is located in El Dorado County, California, just below the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range.

El Dorado—Spanish for "Golden One"—is a region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. It is one of California’s historic Gold Rush counties, connected by Highway 49, also known as the Gold Country Highway—named after the 49ers who sought fortune during the Gold Rush era.

The county’s hub, Placerville, saw a boom in the 1850s as miners flocked in search of gold. Today, it serves as the county seat, with a charming downtown Main Street that preserves its early architecture and historic landmarks.

Beyond its historical significance, the region boasts renowned attractions, including:

This unique blend of history, outdoor adventure, and vibrant culture makes El Dorado County a desirable place to live, work, and invest.

 

Central location

With its western border touching California’s Central Valley, and its eastern boundary meeting Nevada high in the Sierra Nevada mountains overlooking Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County stretches across 90 miles of foothills, valleys and mountain peaks. 

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Two major highways, U.S. 50 and State Route 49, intersect the county at Placerville while State Route 88 establishes the county’s southern border with Amador and Alpine Counties. Interstate 5 and Interstate 99 in Sacramento are within 40 minutes of Placerville. This central west coast location offers one day automobile access to a variety of cities, including San Francisco (2.5 hours), San Jose (3.0 hours), Los Angeles (6.0 hours), Portland, Oregon (8.0 hours) and Reno, Nevada (1.5 hours). 

  • 1 mile north of Diamond Springs on California State Highway 49

  • 3 miles off the freeway (Highway 50 and Missouri Flat Road)

  • 3 miles South of Placerville on California State Highway 49

  • 40 miles east of Sacramento, state capitol & major employment area

  • 60 miles west of South Lake Tahoe, a major tourist destination

  • The county is currently widening & improving Highway 49 and has approved a new road development (Diamond Springs Parkway) to better connect Missouri Flat Road with Highway 49, intersecting exactly at our site

Area Growth & Development

There has been tremendous growth in the Placerville and Diamond Springs corridor along Missouri Flat Road over the last decade.  Commercial projects in recent years have included the development of Walmart, Walgreen, Panda Express, Golden Shopping Center, the Safeway Center with Gas Station, Marshalls Clothing Store, Super K-Mart, Ross Store and several others, including the Red Hawk Casino, just 3 miles west of Missouri Flat Road on Highway 50.

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Costco Secures El Dorado Hills Location
Costco Secures El Dorado Hills Location

A new Costco Wholesale Center is coming to El Dorado Hills, adding another anchor retailer to the growing commercial landscape of El Dorado County. The company recently closed escrow on 40 acres near Silva Valley Parkway, solidifying plans for a 156,000-square-foot warehouse with a fuel facility, home delivery hub, and a variety of retail services.

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$68 Million El Dorado Sheriff’s Complex

The recently completed Public Safety Facility is the largest capital project in the county’s history. The facility, which is just 2 miles from the project, employs roughly 400 staff members.

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New Roads Leading to Piedmont Oak Estates

Construction is in full swing on the Highway 49 improvement project, between Diamond Springs and Piedmont Oak Estates.

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A New Target Opened August 2020

A brand new Target took over the old Kmart store and opened its doors to customers in August 2020 after extensive renovations.

Housing Marketing Update // Q2 2020

In August 2020 the housing market in Placerville, CA was a seller’s market, which means there are more buyers than there are active homes for sale. Forecast and outlook for Sacramento’s real estate market suggest that it could be one of the hottest markets in California in 2021.

El Dorado DEMOGRAPHICS

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  • Population: 192,215 (2023)

    1. Households:  75,719

    2. Persons Per Household:  2.51

    3. Median Home Values Estimate: $640,500

    4. Average Household Income: $106,190

    5. Owner-Occupied Housing Unit Rate:  76%

    6. El Dorado County ranked 9th healthiest county in California

    7. National projections suggest home prices may increase by 1.5% to 3.6% in 2025

Sources: U.S. Censor Bureau