Real Estate Investing in El Dorado, California (95623)

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El Dorado County • Population: 4,725 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 95623 (El Dorado, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (40/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.0% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $567,697
Avg Monthly Rent $1,971
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $94,044
% Renters 14.4%

Market Analysis: 95623 El Dorado

The 95623 ZIP in El Dorado, CA is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $568K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

The 95623 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Within CA, ZIP 95623 trails on several market indicators that neighboring El Dorado County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and healthy enough to shape underwriting.

Turning to rents, 4,725 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. robust returns are possible in 95623, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in El Dorado:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 56/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,971/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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COOL MARKET
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
46 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.9%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro data
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Property Strategy for 95623

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+4.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$180,487/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $426,961 $2,190 3.7% +2.9% $213,481
3BR $551,760 $2,920 3.8% +3.8% $183,920
4BR $721,949 $3,360 3.4% +4.5% $180,487

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$613K$532K$450K$368K$286K$204KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 95623 Compare?

Metric 95623 El Dorado Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA California
Home Value $567,697 $567,697 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 1.0% 1.0% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $1,971 $1,971 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.7% 2.7% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
2.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+1.0%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $567,697
Monthly Rent $1,971
Price-to-Rent 24.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.2%
Cap Rate 2.7%
5-Year IRR 3.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +1.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
5.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+1.0%
Flat
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 95623

Population: 4,725

💰 Median Household Income
$94,044
This area
$94,044
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
14.4%
This area
14.4%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.0%
This area
4.0%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
23.3%
This area
23.3%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
48.3 years
This area
48.3 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.6%
This area
5.6%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 85.5%
Other/Mixed 10.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Asian 3.1%
Black/African American 0.6%
👶 Under 18
15.8%
This area
15.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
20.7%
This area
20.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.6%
This area
11.6%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 95623

B Avg School Grade
4 Schools
18.8:1 Avg Class Size
$110,312 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Charles F. Brown Elementary

📚 K – 08 School
👥
40 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,630 Per Student
B Good

Charter Alternative Program (CAP)

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
245 Students
👨‍🏫
20.8:1 Class Size
💰
$395,988 Per Student
B Good

Union Mine High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,046 Students
👨‍🏫
20.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,815 Per Student
C+ Average

Pacific Crest Academy

📚 09 – 12 High School Charter
👥
100 Students
👨‍🏫
20.6:1 Class Size
💰
$14,815 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
508 students · 11.2 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Dorado, CA good for landlords?

CA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. El Dorado generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How deep is the rental pool in El Dorado, CA?

The renter base in El Dorado, CA is reasonable for the $1,971/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields reliable tenants.

How expensive is real estate in El Dorado, CA?

El Dorado, CA home values average about $568K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,971/mo in monthly income.

Is El Dorado, CA a smart market for rental property?

El Dorado, CA scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $568K and rents near $1,971/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What is the smart move for investors in El Dorado, CA?

For El Dorado, CA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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