Sometimes a couple calls me after a weekend drive up Highway 50 and says, “We love the hills out there, but we want everything on one floor and we don’t want to take care of a big yard anymore.” Heritage El Dorado Hills is often where that conversation goes next.
It’s one of the newer 55+ communities in the foothills, built by Lennar with single-story homes and two separate clubhouses. If you’re thinking about a move, or helping a parent sort through options, this guide gathers what I’d want you to know in one place: prices, dues, Mello-Roos, floor plans, and how far you are from a hospital and the airport.
Heritage El Dorado Hills at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| City and county | El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County, off Latrobe Road south of Blackstone |
| Builder | Lennar |
| Years built | In phases from 2015 onward |
| Number of homes | About 1,000 to 1,060 at completion, depending on the source |
| Age rule | 55+ age-restricted |
| Home types | Single-story, single-family homes, about 1,137 to 2,993 square feet, with solar on the homes |
| Gated | Yes |
| HOA (approx, as of 2026) | About $225 to the high $200s a month, depending on the source |
| Price range (approx, as of February 2026) | Most sales from the mid $400,000s to the low $900,000s |
| Golf | No golf course |
| Pickleball | Yes, 4 lighted outdoor courts |
| Main clubhouses | The Resort (about 10,000 square feet) and The Retreat (about 5,000 square feet) |
How much do homes cost in Heritage El Dorado Hills?
As of February 2026, the average sold price in Heritage El Dorado Hills was about $704,000 to $711,000, based on sales data from local guides. Most sales fell between the mid $400,000s and the low $900,000s, and some listings for the largest plans on premium lots asked more than $1 million.
The smaller Mosaics and Reflections homes sit at the lower end, and the Estates homes with three-car garages sit at the top. Local agents often call Heritage the most budget-friendly of the El Dorado Hills 55+ options, but remember to add Mello-Roos to the monthly picture (more on that below).
Maggie updates these from MetroList sales every month. Ask for this month’s numbers.
HOA dues and what they cover
As of 2026, one local guide puts Heritage dues at about $225 to $235 a month, and recent resale listings show figures in the high $200s. Dues are billed monthly and change each year, so confirm the current amount for a specific home with me.
According to Lennar and local guides, the dues cover:
- The Resort and The Retreat clubhouses
- Two pools, each with a spa
- The fitness center, locker rooms, and aerobics studio
- Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts
- Front yard landscaping, mowing, and irrigation upkeep
- The gates, greenbelts, trails, and common areas
In plain words, you get two pools, a gym with locker rooms, courts, a theater room, a pub space, and a front yard you don’t have to tend, all inside the gates. The backyard is yours.
Dues rarely stay flat. The board sets a new budget each year, and a reserve study estimates the cost of replacing pool equipment, clubhouse roofs, and gates down the road. When costs climb or reserves run short, dues go up, and an association can levy a special assessment. I couldn’t find a published transfer fee or capital contribution, so ask for the budget, the reserve study, and the CC&Rs before you write an offer.
Taxes and Mello-Roos
Yes, local sources say homes in Heritage El Dorado Hills carry Mello-Roos taxes, and the amount varies from one property to the next.
Local guides put Mello-Roos across El Dorado Hills in general at roughly $1,000 to $3,800 a year, but that’s a town-wide range, not a Heritage figure. The tax shows on the property tax bill on top of HOA dues, so it belongs in your budget from day one. I can look up the exact amount for any address you’re considering.
Homes and floor plans
Every home in Heritage El Dorado Hills is single-story. Lennar has offered around 15 floor plans across several collections, so a smaller home for one person and a larger plan with room for visiting family can sit on the same street.
- Mosaics Collection: about 1,230 to 1,784 square feet, two or three bedrooms, two to two and a half baths, attached two-car garage
- Legends Collection: four plans, about 1,813 to 2,423 square feet, two or three bedrooms, two to two and a half baths, two or two and a half car garage
- Estates Collection: about 2,405 to 2,993 square feet, two or three bedrooms, two and a half to three and a half baths, attached three-car garage
- Reflections Collection: 140 homes planned, about 1,137 to 1,650 square feet, two or three bedrooms, two baths, attached two-car garage
Homes come with solar panels and covered outdoor living areas. Because building has gone on in phases, ask whether construction is still active near any home you like.
One thing to keep straight: Heritage Carson Creek is a separate Lennar 55+ community, also in El Dorado Hills. The names are close, so make sure the listing you’re reading is for the community you mean.
Amenities
The Resort
The Resort is the social clubhouse, about 10,000 square feet on Pismo Drive. According to Lennar, it has an outdoor pool and spa, a pub room with a bar, a kitchen, a theater room, an art room, billiards, a card room, and outdoor terraces.
The Retreat
The Retreat, about 5,000 square feet on Heritage Parkway, is where people go to move. It has a fitness center, locker rooms, an aerobics and dance studio, a covered pool and spa, meeting rooms, a catering kitchen, a fire pit, and an event lawn.
Courts
Outside The Retreat are four lighted outdoor pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets, lighted tennis courts, and bocce.
Outdoors
The community has a large greenbelt and open space, trails, a community garden, and a dog park. There’s no on-site restaurant. The pub room at The Resort is a social space, not a staffed restaurant.
Clubs and social life
Clubs here are resident-run. A guide reports no activities director on staff, so the calendar depends on neighbors who start and lead groups.
The association lists groups for barbecues, biking, bocce, cards, a coffee klatch, a Healthy Lifestyle Club, the Heritage Wheels Car Club, hiking, line dancing, pickleball, skiing, tennis, yoga, and Zumba. Guides also mention knitting and book clubs, wine tasting and dining out, volunteer groups, travel groups, and pickleball and tennis tournaments. Skiing and hiking clubs make sense here, with the Sierra close by.
Residents find events, clubs, and reservations on the Heritage El Dorado Hills Master Association site.
Health care nearby
The closest hospital is Mercy Hospital of Folsom, about 4 to 7 miles away depending on the route and the source. Guides also name Marshall Medical Center and Sutter Roseville Medical Center among area hospitals, both a longer drive.
There’s no clinic inside Heritage. For rides to appointments, El Dorado Transit’s SAC-MED service runs shared trips to medical appointments in the greater Sacramento area on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Dial-A-Ride serves registered riders 60 and over by advance reservation.
Getting around
Heritage sits near Highway 50, the main route west. The drive from El Dorado Hills to downtown Sacramento is typically about 33 minutes, longer at rush hour.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is about 35 miles away. The nearest Amtrak station is Sacramento Valley Station downtown, and an Amtrak Thruway bus connects El Dorado Hills to it. El Dorado Transit’s 50 Express bus also connects to the Iron Point light rail station in Folsom for trips into the city.
What’s nearby
- Shopping and dining: El Dorado Hills Town Center, with restaurants, shops, and a movie theater
- Groceries: Raley’s at 3935 Park Drive in El Dorado Hills, with Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Sprouts, and Trader Joe’s all within about 20 minutes
- Outdoors: Folsom Lake and the Sierra foothills for hiking, biking, and boating
- Next door: the El Dorado Hills Business Park and the Blackstone neighborhood
Who tends to love Heritage El Dorado Hills
Heritage tends to suit people who want a newer single-story home, like having both a fitness center and a social clubhouse, and play pickleball, tennis, or bocce. The foothill setting appeals to anyone who wants lake days, hiking, and ski trips close by.
It also fits a lock-and-leave plan, with gates, newer homes, owned solar, and the front yard handled. The tradeoffs: there’s no golf course inside the gates, the airport is a longer drive than from the Natomas communities, and Mello-Roos adds to your yearly costs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Heritage El Dorado Hills age-restricted?
Yes. It’s a 55+ age-restricted community. California law generally lets a spouse or live-in caregiver under 55 live with a qualifying resident, and the CC&Rs set the details.
Can my grandkids visit?
Yes, guests are welcome, but stays by younger guests are usually limited. A common limit under California senior housing rules is about 60 days a year. Check the Heritage CC&Rs for the exact rule.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The community has a dog park, and guides list it as pet friendly. Ask the association for its pet rules.
Can I rent my home out?
Some Heritage homes have appeared as rentals, so leasing does happen. The CC&Rs set lease terms and any limits, so read them first.
Is Heritage El Dorado Hills gated?
Yes. It’s a gated community.
What does the HOA cover?
The dues cover both clubhouses, two pools, the gym, the courts, the gates and common areas, and front yard landscaping with irrigation upkeep.
Is there Mello-Roos?
Yes, local sources say Heritage homes carry Mello-Roos, and the amount varies by property. I can check the figure for a specific address.
How far is the nearest hospital?
Mercy Hospital of Folsom is about 4 to 7 miles away, depending on the route.
Is there golf?
No. There’s no golf course in Heritage El Dorado Hills.
How do I see homes there?
Reach out and I’ll set up showings of the resale homes for sale, and I’ll help you sort out which listings are in Heritage and which are in Heritage Carson Creek.
How I can help
Most people moving into a 55+ community are also selling a home they’ve lived in for years. I’m a real estate and lending broker, so I can plan the sale of your current home, the purchase in Heritage, and the loan together, in one plan and at your pace. You can compare Heritage with all Sacramento-area 55+ communities, and when you’re ready, reach out to me here, on your own or with family.
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
CA DRE Broker #01750680 | Office DRE #02220140 | NMLS #349517 | Company NMLS #2528307
500 Capitol Mall, Suite #2350, Sacramento, CA 95814. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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.