Welcome to El Dorado Hills California!

It's been 150 years since individuals first flocked to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Combined with the breathtaking natural surroundings of all that the area encompasses, Northern California's El Dorado County stands out as an excellent place to live.

Serrano, El Dorado Hills is more than just a community; it's a neighborhood you can take pride in!

Surrounded by the wonderful oak tree studded Sierra Foothills, Serrano is a stunning upscale community offering a variety of luxury real estate homes and gated privacy.

Award winning schools, neighborhood parks, on-site public library and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and events, are a few of the fantastic amenities Serrano has to offer.

Excellent recreational opportunities abound within the community. Miles of beautiful nature trails, 1,000 acres of open space, a championship Trent Jones 18-hole golf course, with a private award-winning country club that includes restaurants, swimming, and fitness.

Located just 80 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe, 30 miles northeast of Sacramento and only 10 minutes away from Folsom Lake, this master-planned gated community in El Dorado County is a fantastic location to settle

Serrano residents enjoy the luxury of living in an exciting and safe environment that has so much to offer! Real estate listings consist of single-family detached homes, Serrano estate properties, custom-built homes and lots, and a variety of Serrano homes and houses for sale in El Dorado Hills California.

Serrano, El Dorado Hills is Environmentally Friendly

Serrano has about 1,000 acres of land dedicated to open space. This land will always remain a peaceful place that "respects the balance between nature and man". There are miles and miles of trails throughout the area! If you are lucky you'll see some of the area's wildlife: deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, turtles, and even rattlesnakes sometimes. In addition, the Serrano Homeowner's Association has even planted thousands of new oak trees to further beautify the Serrano landscape.

Serrano of El Dorado Hills requires all homes to use recycled water in their front and backyard in order to be environmentally friendly. The recycled water is delivered through purple colored pipes that are clearly labeled and are separate from the drinking water, a system that, according to the Serrano Homeowner's Association, puts Serrano in the forefront of environmentally friendly technology and development. This water system is important to keep the community looking green year-round.

Grades K-12 attend quality schools of the Buckeye and Rescue Union school district. High school students attend schools in the El Dorado Union High School district. Serrano is home to approximately 13,000 residents.

Serrano | El Dorado Hills Schools

Parents are involved! A community full of support!

In today's economy, our public schools are continually challenged to do more with less. Parents are involved and It's is truly amazing to see the overwhelming number of families that support school meetings, academic events and recreational sports! You can only imagine how this support benefits our students, parents, schools and the entire community!

Ratings from the California Academic Performance Index (API), place all schools serving the Serrano community within the top 10 percent of California.

Serrano students benefit greatly from low student-teacher ratios and the well-qualified staff and faculty members who are experts in their fields. For the latest test scores

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El Dorado County / Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts

In less than 90 minutes for El Dorado Hills you have a choice some of the best Alpine and Nordic Skiing anywhere!

• Alpine Meadows
• Boreal Mountain Resort
• Diamond Peak
• Donner Ski Ranch
• Heavenly Ski Resort
• Homewood Mountain Resort
• Kirkwood Mountain Resort

• Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe
• Northstar-at-Tahoe
• Royal Gorge Cross-Country Ski Resort
• Sierra at Tahoe
• Soda Springs
• Squaw Valley USA
• Sugar Bowl
• Tahoe Donner - Tahoe Donner Trail Map

Tour Scenic El Dorado County Wineries

El Dorado County is considered a perfect wine growing region featuring mountain vineyards that produce a wide variety of award winning wines that rival the best that California has to offer.

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El Dorado County Recreation has something for everyone!

Recreational opportunities in Serrano come in all forms. The beautiful waters of Folsom Lake and Lake Tahoe provide fun for all! People enjoy outdoor activities such as, biking, hiking, white water rafting and even horseback riding around the lake. In the winter, head up the hill for some serious skiing and snow boarding. To enjoy a bit of the country side, swing by Apple Hill for some hot apple pie or head out to the local wine country and visit the beautiful wineries.

White Water Rafting Adventures in El Dorado County

The South Fork of the American River is the most popular river for casual rafters in California with class 3 (substantial) rapids that provide over 20 miles of exciting rafting adventure for the whole family. For more information on booking a trip and learn more about American River white water rafting in El Dorado County and Northern California.

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