A question I hear from people looking at El Dorado Hills goes something like this: “I like the idea of a 55+ community, but I don’t want one so big it feels like a small city.” Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills tends to come up right after that.
It’s a gated neighborhood of 460 single-family homes in the foothills east of Folsom, with one clubhouse, a big outdoor pool, and a two-acre community garden. Below is everything I’d want you to know before you tour, from prices and HOA dues to the nearest hospital and how long the drive to the airport takes.
Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| City and county | El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County |
| Builder | K. Hovnanian (Four Seasons brand) |
| Years built | 2004 to 2009 |
| Number of homes | 460 |
| Age rule | 55+ active adult community |
| Home types | Single-family homes, 10 floor plans, about 1,389 to 3,245 square feet, resale only |
| Gated | Yes |
| HOA (approx.) | About $225 to $300 a month, billed quarterly (2026) |
| Price range (approx.) | About $595,000 to $865,000 for listed homes (September 2026) |
| Golf | No course on site (there is a resident golf league) |
| Pickleball | Yes |
| Main clubhouse | The Lodge, about 12,500 square feet |
How much do homes cost in Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills?
Homes listed in Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills ran from about $595,000 to about $865,000 as of September 2026, based on listing site data. The median sale and median list price sat in the low to mid $700,000s, roughly $720,000 to $746,500, and sale prices were down about 8% from a year earlier.
Every home here is a resale, since construction wrapped up in 2009. Around eight homes were for sale in September 2026, so the choice at any one time is small. A smaller home that needs updating and a large, remodeled plan can be $250,000 apart.
Maggie updates these from MetroList sales every month. Ask for this month’s numbers.
HOA dues and what they cover
HOA dues at Four Seasons run about $225 to $300 a month, depending on the source, as of 2026. The association bills quarterly, with payments due October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. Agent guides and listings quote the amount as a monthly figure, which is why you’ll see a range. Confirm current figures with me before you write an offer.
Here’s what the dues cover, based on the association’s own summary and local guides:
- Front yard landscaping (backyards are the owner’s)
- The entry gates and private roads
- Common areas and walking trails
- The Lodge clubhouse
- The heated outdoor lap pool and spa
- The fitness center
- Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts
- The two-acre community garden
FirstService Residential manages the association, with an on-site general manager and assistant community manager at The Lodge. I haven’t found a published transfer fee or capital contribution amount, so that’s something we’d pull from the escrow documents for a specific home.
Taxes and Mello-Roos
Local agent guides report no Mello-Roos at Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills. That’s a real plus when you compare it with newer communities nearby, where a special tax can add a few hundred dollars a month.
Your base property tax is set by the purchase price, like any California home. I’d still check the El Dorado County tax bill for the exact parcel before you commit, because special assessments are tied to each address.
Homes and floor plans
Four Seasons has 10 floor plans, from about 1,389 to 3,245 square feet. Homes have two to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and a two-car or two-and-a-half-car garage.
The plans carry California place names:
- Carmel, about 1,389 square feet
- Mill Valley, about 1,502 square feet
- Sausalito, about 1,703 square feet
- Monterey, about 1,932 square feet
- Tiburon, about 2,010 square feet
- Lake Tahoe, about 2,229 square feet
- Palm Springs, about 2,329 square feet
- Santa Barbara, about 2,612 square feet
- Napa Valley, about 2,828 square feet
- San Francisco, about 3,245 square feet
The homes are now roughly 17 to 22 years old. So some have new kitchens, flooring, and HVAC, and others are close to original. When we tour, I look at the roof, the HVAC age, and the water heater, since those are the bills that show up first.
Amenities
The Lodge
The Lodge is the 12,500 square foot clubhouse at 3186 Four Seasons Drive. It has a ballroom with a commercial chef’s kitchen for events, plus rooms for clubs, classes, cards, and billiards.
Pool and fitness
Outside The Lodge is a heated, Olympic-size outdoor lap pool with a spa. The fitness room has cardio machines, a sauna, lockers, and showers.
Courts
There are two lighted competition tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. Each sport has its own resident club.
Community garden and trails
The two-acre community garden includes a small vineyard and orchard. Paved, tree-lined walking trails wind through the neighborhood, often along the creeks.
Golf
There’s no golf course inside Four Seasons. A resident golf league plays at courses around the area.
Clubs and social life
Four Seasons runs on resident-run clubs. One local guide counts more than 50. Here are some of the clubs and groups listed:
- Art, sewing and quilting, and cooking
- Book club, bridge, bunco, mah jongg, and poker
- Pickleball, tennis, bocce, and a golf league
- Garden club, yoga, line dancing, and exercise classes
- A travel club, karaoke, and a concerts group
- A speakers series and a civic league
The calendar also includes dances, dinners, seminars, an Oktoberfest, and holiday parties. One source says there’s no full-time lifestyle director here, and residents organize most of the events themselves. If you like having a say in what happens, that’s a good fit. If you’d rather have staff plan everything for you, ask about that when you tour.
Health care nearby
The closest full hospital is Mercy Hospital of Folsom (Dignity Health) at 1650 Creekside Drive in Folsom, about 3.6 miles from El Dorado Hills. It has a 24-hour emergency room.
- Mercy Hospital of Folsom: about 3.6 miles from El Dorado Hills, 24-hour ER
- Marshall Medical Center, Placerville: about 16 miles, a Level III trauma center
- Kaiser Permanente Folsom Medical Offices, 2155 Iron Point Road, Folsom: medical offices, not a hospital
Four Seasons is a neighborhood of independent homeowners, so there’s no assisted living or nursing care on site.
Getting around
Downtown Sacramento is about 30 minutes away by car, according to local 55+ guides. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is roughly 40 to 50 minutes from El Dorado Hills, depending on traffic, based on travel distance calculators.
- Freeway: Highway 50 is the main route west to Folsom and Sacramento and east to Placerville and Tahoe.
- Amtrak: the nearest station is Sacramento Valley Station in downtown Sacramento.
- Dial-A-Ride: El Dorado Transit runs curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride by reservation for registered riders 60 and older, covering El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Placerville, and more. Call 530-642-3696.
- SAC-MED: El Dorado Transit also runs shared rides to medical appointments in the greater Sacramento area on Tuesdays and Thursdays, booked 4 to 14 business days ahead.
I didn’t find a community shuttle at Four Seasons.
What’s nearby
- Shopping and dining: El Dorado Hills Town Center is nearby, and Palladio at Broadstone in Folsom is a short drive west.
- Water and outdoors: Folsom Lake is close by for boating, walking, and biking.
- Day trips: Placerville and the Sierra foothills are east on Highway 50.
Who tends to love Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills
Four Seasons tends to suit someone who wants a smaller gated community with a busy club calendar, without a golf course to pay for. Gardeners love the two-acre garden. Swimmers love the lap pool. Tennis and pickleball players have lighted courts a short walk away.
It’s also a decent lock-and-leave option, since the HOA keeps up front yards and common areas while you travel. The tradeoffs are honest ones: the homes are older, the inventory is small, and you’ll drive for most errands.
Frequently asked questions
Is Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills age-restricted?
Yes. It’s a 55+ active adult community. Rules on younger residents and how long guests can stay are in the CC&Rs, and I suggest reading them early.
Is Four Seasons at El Dorado Hills gated?
Yes. It’s gated, and the HOA dues cover the gates and private roads.
How much are the HOA dues?
About $225 to $300 a month as of 2026, billed quarterly. Confirm the current amount with me for a specific home.
What does the HOA cover?
Front yard landscaping, gates and private roads, common areas and trails, The Lodge, the pool and spa, the fitness center, the courts, and the community garden.
Is there Mello-Roos?
Local agent guides report no Mello-Roos here. I’d still check the tax bill for the exact parcel.
Is there golf?
There’s no golf course on site. A resident golf league plays at area courses.
Is there pickleball?
Yes. There are pickleball courts outside The Lodge and a resident pickleball club.
How far is the nearest hospital?
Mercy Hospital of Folsom is about 3.6 miles from El Dorado Hills and has a 24-hour emergency room.
Can I buy a new home there?
No. Building finished in 2009, so every sale is a resale.
How do I see homes there?
Reach out and I’ll set up showings for the homes on the market and share recent sales so you know what a fair price looks like.
How I can help
Most people moving to a place like Four Seasons are also selling a home, and the timing of the two is where the stress lives. Because I’m a real estate and lending broker, I can map out the sale of your current home, the purchase, and the loan in one plan, so nothing gets out of order. If you’d like to compare Four Seasons with other options, here’s my guide to all Sacramento-area 55+ communities. And when you’re ready, let’s talk. No pressure, and no rush.
About Maggie B. Hopkins
Maggie is the Broker Owner of Surroundings, a real estate and mortgage brokerage here in Sacramento, with more than 20 years in real estate and lending. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from Western Illinois University, with internship experience in a long-term care facility. She is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), has completed the course training for RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) certification, and is a Certified Probate & Trust Specialist. She specializes in reverse mortgage planning, helping homeowners understand how it may fit into their retirement goals. She also completed a week-long hospice volunteer training program. Because she handles both the real estate and the financing, families get one plan instead of two separate conversations. Every situation is different, so if you have questions about your own numbers, talk with Maggie.
Maggie B. Hopkins, Surroundings Real Estate & Lending
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Community details such as HOA dues, Mello-Roos, prices, and amenities come from public sources and change over time. Please confirm current figures with the HOA, the county, and a current title report before you buy. Age-restricted community rules come from each community’s CC&Rs. This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.