The Sacramento Region Is Booming. Land You Can Actually Build On Isn't

Tiegen Boberg and Lisa Paragary of Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty launch Sierra View Estates, six gated five-acre homesites in Shingle Springs

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The greater Sacramento region is adding residents faster than almost anywhere in California, but buyers who want to build are running into a different problem: raw land is easy to find, and a clear path to breaking ground is not. Lisa Paragary and Tiegen Boberg of Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty have launched Sierra View Estates to meet that demand. The new gated community has six five-acre parcels in Shingle Springs, about 30 miles east of Sacramento along the Highway 50 corridor to Lake Tahoe.

The city of Sacramento added 6,809 residents according to California Department of Finance data released in May 2026. In El Dorado Hills, home sales climbed 14.8% year over year in July 2026 even as prices eased, per Redfin.

"We're seeing more buyers shopping this area, not fewer, and many of them want to build rather than buy resale," said Paragary. "What they're running into isn't a shortage of listings. It's a shortage of land they can actually build on."

"Anyone can find a vacant lot right now," said Boberg. "What's hard to find is a homesite that comes with people who already know the local builders and can move a buyer from purchase to move-in without assembling a team from scratch. That's much rarer than raw land alone."

Sierra View Estates sits on a single private cul-de-sac. Each lot includes a drilled well, completed perc testing and power in place. Every lot has panoramic Sierra Nevada views and room for an equestrian estate, a multi-generational home or a fully custom build. Paragary and Boberg work directly with a network of local builders to guide buyers from contract to move-in. Lot details, pricing and maps are available at SierraViewLots.com.

"Buyers tell us the hardest part isn't choosing a lot. It's knowing what happens after they buy it," said Paragary. "At Sierra View, the well, perc and power are already done, and we stay with buyers through builder selection and construction so they're never figuring it out alone."

Paragary and Boberg also represent TailorMade Homes, LLC, Tamasi Ross Construction and other local custom home builders on select new-construction homesites in Serrano, the guard-gated golf community, and in surrounding El Dorado Hills communities.

"Serrano is approaching the end of its buildout, and the remaining lots come with builders who have spent years working inside those gates," said Boberg. "That combination is what's getting hard to find." Learn more at www.BuildingSerrano.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sierra View Estates?
It is in Shingle Springs, in El Dorado County, about 30 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50. The six lots sit on a private gated cul-de-sac.

What infrastructure is already in place?
Each five-acre lot has a drilled well, completed perc testing and power at the site.

Who helps buyers find a custom home builder in Serrano & El Dorado Hills?
Tiegen Boberg and Lisa Paragary, Luxury Property Specialists with Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty, represent TailorMade Homes, Tamasi Ross Construction and other local builders on select new-construction homesites in Serrano and surrounding El Dorado Hills communities. They can help buyers evaluate available homesites, connect with experienced custom home builders and navigate the process from land purchase through construction. Details are at www.BuildingSerrano.com.

What should buyers ask before buying land to build on?
Confirm the water source, perc and septic results, utility access, zoning and build timeline. See the full guide, Land vs. Ready-to-Build: What Buyers Need to Know Before Building in El Dorado Hills.

About Tiegen Boberg and Lisa Paragary
Tiegen Boberg (CA DRE# 01964215) and Lisa Paragary (CA DRE# 01196924) are among the top luxury real estate agents in El Dorado Hills, CA, with Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty and more than 40 years of combined experience. As Luxury Property Specialists focused on Serrano and El Dorado Hills luxury homes, they have more than $1 Billion in combined career sales. Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty is the exclusive affiliate of the global Sotheby's International Realty network in the greater Sacramento region.

Media Contact
Tiegen Boberg, Broker Associate & Luxury Property Specialist
CA DRE# 01964215
Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty
916.747.0773 | [email protected] | tiegenboberg.com

SOURCE Tiegen Boberg - El Dorado Hills Real Estate