El Dorado County, California
Placerville Real Estate and Local Guide
Placerville is the historic seat of El Dorado County in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Gold Rush town was originally called Dry Diggin's and later Hangtown before adopting its current name. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Placerville best.
About the area
Living in Placerville, CA
Historically nicknamed Hangtown for public hangings during the 1849 Gold Rush; also birthplace of the Hangtown fry dish.
The housing market
Homes in Placerville
- About 57.1% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 61.3% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $450,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Placerville home
Gold Bug Park & Mine
City-owned hard-rock gold mine open for public tours
Historic Main Street
Downtown district with Gold Rush-era commercial buildings
Placerville Speedway
Auto racing venue that opened in 1965
El Dorado Trail
Multi-use hiking and biking trail running through the Placerville area
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.