Promontory, El Dorado Hills, CA
At a glance
Promontory is ranked #3 of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills with an overall score of 4.0/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 3rd of 25 in El Dorado Hills) and curb appeal (4.4/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.2/5).
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The Promontory rises on the northwest hills of El Dorado Hills, a gated community built out by several different builders across terrain that was left dramatic on purpose. Roads climb and turn, lots step down the slopes, and the specific-plan zoning protected the ridgelines and open-space corridors that give many homes their long views west toward the valley. Because multiple builders worked here, the housing spans size, style, and price rather than marching in lockstep, which keeps the streetscape varied. Promontory Community Park anchors the neighborhood with play structures, a spray ground, and bocce courts, and trails lace the open space between the pods of homes. The tradeoffs come with the hills. The winding grade means everything is a drive, and the gated, view-oriented lots price at a premium over the flatter villages below. What Promontory sells is elevation in every sense: privacy, protected views, and a hillside setting behind a gate, a short drop down to the Town Center when you need it.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces4.1
Curb Appeal4.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silva Valley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| William Brooks Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Lakeview Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Folsom Hills Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Empire Oaks Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Marina Village Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Folsom Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oak Ridge High | High | 9-12 | |
| Vista del Lago High School | High | 9-12 |
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Promontory FAQs8 answers
Is Promontory a good place to live?
Promontory ranks 3rd of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills with an overall Houseberry score of 4.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.4/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.2/5).
Is Promontory safe?
Promontory, El Dorado Hills scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills.
Which schools serve Promontory?
Schools serving Promontory, El Dorado Hills include Silva Valley Elementary (4.4/5), William Brooks Elementary (4.0/5), Lakeview Elementary (4.5/5), Folsom Hills Elementary (4.2/5) and Empire Oaks Elementary (4.5/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Promontory?
Promontory, El Dorado Hills receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 13th of 22 in El Dorado Hills. Summer days run 59° to 92°F and winter days 39° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 26 inches a year.
Is Promontory walkable to shops and restaurants?
Promontory, El Dorado Hills scores 1.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 3rd of 25 in El Dorado Hills.
What is Promontory known for?
Promontory, El Dorado Hills is associated with Gated Hillside, View Lots and Community Trails. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.5/5) and curb appeal (4.4/5).
How does Promontory compare to other El Dorado Hills neighborhoods?
Promontory ranks 3rd of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills. It ranks 3rd of 25 in El Dorado Hills for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills are St Andrews Village and Crown Village.
What are the downsides of living in Promontory?
Promontory, El Dorado Hills scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5).
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