Living in Highland Hills:
One of El Dorado Hills' Original Custom Home Enclaves.
Tiegen Boberg, Broker Associate at Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty, specializes in Highland Hills — a mature, tree-lined neighborhood of custom homes on large lots, established in the mid-1980s and still one of El Dorado Hills' best values for custom-home buyers.
Large wooded lots, custom architecture, and no HOA dues.
Highland Hills is a well-established custom-home neighborhood in central El Dorado Hills, dating back to the mid-1980s and continuing to develop with new custom builds over the years. Set on large, wooded lots — some up to several acres — the neighborhood offers a quieter, more mature alternative to El Dorado Hills' newer master-planned communities, with mostly non-gated streets, no HOA dues, and no Mello-Roos tax. Tiegen Boberg has represented buyers and sellers throughout Highland Hills, helping clients understand what makes this original custom-home enclave different from the area's newer neighborhoods.
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Spacious lots and one-of-a-kind architecture.
Highland Hills is known for its large, wooded lots and spectacular custom homes — no two alike. Homes in the neighborhood range from roughly 2,900 to over 10,000 square feet, with lot sizes reaching up to several acres, giving homeowners more privacy and space between homes than most El Dorado Hills neighborhoods built in the decades since.
Most of Highland Hills is not gated. One street, Lennox Drive, is a gated enclave within the neighborhood — so gate access varies by street, and it's worth confirming with Tiegen which specific homes fall inside versus outside the gates.
A quieter, more established corner of El Dorado Hills.
Large, Wooded Lots
Lots up to several acres and mature tree cover give Highland Hills homes more privacy and space than newer, denser neighborhoods.
Custom Architecture
Highland Hills is a true custom-home neighborhood, with individually designed homes rather than tract-built repetition.
No HOA Dues
Most of Highland Hills carries no monthly HOA dues, a rarity among El Dorado Hills' custom-home neighborhoods.
No Mello-Roos Tax
Highland Hills carries no Mello-Roos special tax, which can meaningfully lower the effective property tax rate compared to newer developments.
Rescue Union Schools
Highland Hills is served by the Rescue Union School District — Jackson Elementary, Marina Middle School, and Oak Ridge High School.
Central EDH Location
Highland Hills sits just west of the Highland View and Sterlingshire neighborhoods, minutes from El Dorado Hills Town Center and Highway 50.
Mature landscaping, competitive pricing, decades of track record.
Because Highland Hills was largely built out starting in the mid-1980s, its trees, landscaping, and overall character have had decades to mature — something no new-construction community can replicate. Homes here are generally competitively priced relative to comparably sized custom homes in El Dorado Hills' newer gated neighborhoods, in part because buyers aren't paying ongoing HOA dues or Mello-Roos tax on top of the purchase price.
Highland Hills sits centrally in El Dorado Hills, just west of the neighboring Highland View and Sterlingshire communities, with easy access to Town Center shopping and dining, Highway 50, and the trail and lake access that draw so many buyers to the area.
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From first tour
to closing day.
Free Consultation
Discuss whether Highland Hills' large lots and custom homes fit your lifestyle, budget, and must-haves — no pressure.
Tour Highland Hills
See custom homes on wooded lots throughout the neighborhood, including gated Lennox Drive, in person.
Expert Negotiation
Tiegen's deep Highland Hills knowledge — lot values, gate access, and market data — protects your interests.
Close With Confidence
From offer to closing, backed by 1,500+ transactions and $800M+ in career sales.
Deep, hands-on knowledge of an established neighborhood.
Highland Hills Expertise
Tiegen understands Highland Hills' individual streets — including where gate access applies and where it doesn't — and how lot size and custom finishes drive value.
Custom Home Specialist
From wooded estate lots to fully custom architecture, Tiegen has represented buyers and sellers across El Dorado Hills' custom-home neighborhoods.
Proven Track Record
Backed by 1,500+ closed transactions and over $800M in career sales volume across El Dorado Hills.
Living in Highland Hills, Answered
What is Highland Hills in El Dorado Hills?
Highland Hills is one of El Dorado Hills' original custom-home neighborhoods, dating to the mid-1980s. It's known for large, wooded lots and individually designed custom homes, located centrally in El Dorado Hills just west of the Highland View and Sterlingshire neighborhoods.
Is Highland Hills a gated community?
Most of Highland Hills is not gated. One street within the neighborhood, Lennox Drive, is gated. Because gate access varies by street rather than applying neighborhood-wide, it's best to confirm with Tiegen whether a specific home falls inside or outside the gates.
Are there HOA fees in Highland Hills?
Most of Highland Hills carries no monthly HOA dues, which sets it apart from many of El Dorado Hills' newer neighborhoods. Fees can vary for specific streets or sub-areas, so buyers should confirm current HOA status for any home they're considering.
Does Highland Hills have Mello-Roos tax?
No. Highland Hills does not carry a Mello-Roos special tax, which can make the effective property tax rate lower than in many newer El Dorado Hills communities.
What is the price range for homes in Highland Hills?
Highland Hills homes have generally sold in the $1.3 million to $3.1 million range in recent years, with pricing driven largely by lot size, home size, and level of custom finish. Home sizes in the neighborhood range from roughly 2,900 to over 10,000 square feet. Tiegen Boberg can provide current, up-to-date pricing for specific streets and listings.
What schools serve Highland Hills?
Highland Hills is served by the Rescue Union School District. Students typically attend Jackson Elementary School, Marina Middle School, and Oak Ridge High School.
How is Highland Hills different from newer El Dorado Hills neighborhoods like Serrano or Blackstone?
Highland Hills is an older, established custom-home neighborhood with large wooded lots, mostly no gates, no HOA dues, and no Mello-Roos tax. Newer communities like Serrano and Blackstone offer more built-in amenities — golf, clubhouses, resort-style pools — but typically come with HOA dues and, in many cases, Mello-Roos tax. The right fit depends on whether a buyer prioritizes amenities and a newer build, or space, privacy, and lower ongoing carrying costs.
Pricing, HOA status, and community details are provided for general informational purposes based on available public data and are subject to change. Please verify current information directly with the Highland Hills HOA (where applicable), El Dorado County, or Tiegen Boberg.
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Tiegen Boberg
Broker Associate · Nick Sadek Sotheby's International RealtyWith 12+ years of experience and over $800M in career sales, Tiegen specializes in El Dorado Hills' established custom-home neighborhoods, including Highland Hills — helping buyers and sellers navigate lot values, gate access, and pricing in one of the area's original custom-home enclaves.