The Summit, El Dorado Hills, CA
At a glance
The Summit is ranked #11 of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and schools (4.3/5, 13th of 25 in El Dorado Hills). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5).
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The Summit lives up to its name, a gated community on high northwest ground where oak groves, granite, and hillside lots hold high-end custom homes. It sits above Marina Village and Waterford near the top of El Dorado Hills, close enough to Folsom Lake that many lots pull in water and valley views. This is one of the town's more exclusive gated pockets, with the setting doing much of the selling: heavy oak canopy, real space between houses, and the quiet that comes with being up and out of the way. The lake and its recreation are within easy reach down the hill. The tradeoffs are the ones that come with the altitude and the gate. Everything is a drive, the winding approach is steep, and the custom homes and HOA dues price accordingly. For buyers who want a small, gated, heavily wooded enclave with lake views near the top of the community, The Summit is about as close to that as El Dorado Hills gets.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marina Village Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oak Ridge High | High | 9-12 |
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The Summit FAQs8 answers
Is The Summit a good place to live?
The Summit ranks 11th of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and schools (4.3/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5).
Is The Summit safe?
The Summit, El Dorado Hills scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 11th of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills.
Which schools serve The Summit?
Schools serving The Summit, El Dorado Hills include Lake Forest Elementary (3.9/5), Marina Village Middle (4.3/5) and Oak Ridge High (4.8/5).
What is the weather like in The Summit?
The Summit, El Dorado Hills receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 14th of 22 in El Dorado Hills. Summer days run 59° to 92°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 25 inches a year.
Is The Summit walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Summit, El Dorado Hills scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 4th of 25 in El Dorado Hills.
What is The Summit known for?
The Summit, El Dorado Hills is associated with Hillside Estates, Large Lots and Lake Views. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.5/5) and schools (4.3/5).
How does The Summit compare to other El Dorado Hills neighborhoods?
The Summit ranks 11th of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills. It ranks 13th of 25 in El Dorado Hills for schools (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills are Fairchild Village and Green Valley Hills.
What are the downsides of living in The Summit?
The Summit, El Dorado Hills scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5).
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