Sunday, March 11, 2012

Cameron Park "A Special Place to Live"




Cameron Park, CA
Zip code: 95682


Conveniently located off Hwy 50 between
South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento




DISTANCE AND LINKS TO NEARBY CITIES:

Placerville:  12 Miles
Folsom: 13 Miles
Sacramento: 33 Miles


INFORMATIONAL VIDEO BELOW










Home Prices Start in the low $200K's
Some custom homes range in the high $600K's

MEDIAN HOME PRICE:  $353,558


Average Price per square foot:  $140.00


Average Income of Residents:  $96,906.00

Median 2009 house value by Race:

White Non-Hispanic householders: $360,931
Black or African American householders: $274,477
Asian householders: $391,716
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $299,547
Some other race householders: $299,547
Two or more races householders: $424,712
Hispanic or Latino householders: $383,052


Cameron Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States and Cameron Park contains a mix of large ranches, single family homes, apartments and businesses and are part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 18,228 at the 2010 census, up from 14,549 at the 2000 census. Cameron Park is a community located in the Northern California Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada foothills, approximately 30 miles (50 km) east of Sacramento and 70 miles (110 km) west of South Lake Tahoe.

The original Native American inhabitants of the area surrounding Cameron Park were Nisenan, or Southern Maidu Indians. Grinding rocks and burial mounds serve as glimpses of the past and are still visible in various locations in and near Cameron Park.



History

Modern development accelerated in the area when Larry Cameron purchased 5,000 acres (20 km2) of foothill land in the 1950s for ranching purposes. In the years since then, the land has slowly been divided into lots of varying sizes, including ranch-sized properties and medium and high density residential neighborhoods. Today, Cameron Park contains a mix of large ranches, single family homes, apartments and businesses.

Cameron Park was once known as the home of "Sam's Town", where many travelers stopped on their way to and from Lake Tahoe. This restaurant and amusement complex alongside Highway 50 was torn down in 2002 and is now a Food 4 Less shopping center.

Parts of the Skinner Vineyard and Winery from the early 1860s can be seen at the intersection of Green Valley Road and Cameron Park Drive. All that is left of Skinner's ranch is a portion of the cellar (integrated into the Cameron Park Nursery on the northeast corner of the intersection), a tiny remnant of the distillery wall (behind mobile homes in the mobile home park near the southeast corner of the intersection), and the Skinner cemetery (near the south-west corner of the intersection). The cemetery contains the graves of James and Jessie Skinner (née Bernard) and three of their sons. The cemetery is located on a small hill just west of the intersection behind a pizza restaurant. Only remnants of a few headstones and fence remain due to the effects of time and vandalism.



*Now located in Fairplay, Ca*


Link to Skinner Vineyards Blog

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Current Vineyard in Cameron Park


Rancho Olivo Vineyards, 4331 Rancho Rd., Cameron Park, CA 95682
(NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) 








Home to:












Wine tasting room located at:





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KCRA CHANNEL 3 VIDEO ON NELLO OLIVO



UPDATE:
Me with Nello Olivo 4/15/12


 

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~~Wine Country in the Foothills~~


BEST NEARBY WINERIES:


*Nello Olivo - Placerville, CA - @ Sequoia Restaurant
*  Boeger Winery - Placerville, CA
*Jodar Winery, Placerville, CA




For a FULL list of wineries in El Dorado County visit:

El Dorado County Wine Association




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Click Here for the County's General Plan

Geography and Climate

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2), of which, 11.1 square miles (29 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.62%) is water.
Thick shrubbery and trees cover the hills in and around Cameron Park. Typical vegetation includes an abundance of redbud trees, manzanitabushes, gray pines, and oak trees. The elevation of Cameron Park varies between approximately 1200 and 1450 feet above sea level, typically just slightly above the fog line and below the snow line.
Summers are generally hot and dry, with average daytime temperatures in the 90°F to 100°F range, but sometimes reaching 110°F, or more. Nights, however, tend to cool off more so than in the Sacramento Valley below. Autumns tend to be an "extended summer" throughout California and Cameron Park is no exception. Winters are generally cold and rainy, with highs averaging 40°F to 60°F and nights occasionally dropping below freezing. Cameron Park typically receives snow every few years.
The soil in Cameron Park is reddish and clay-like and must be amended in order for many ornamental plants to survive.

El Dorado County is famous for it's Gold Rush History.  Including Coloma where John Marshall First discovered Gold in





Map of Cameron Park, CA

(Only 2 exits on Hwy 50)


Interactive Mapquest Map

(Directions to Cameron Park, CA)



Google Interactive Map
(Street Level Available)




Cameron Park Area Facilities


Links to Local Businesses

Links to Local Points of Interest

Historic and Haunted Hotel/Restaurant/Bar
Coloma, CA - On River

 




Historic and Haunted Hotel
Placerville, CA - Downtown








Links to Local Restaurants




Links to Local Schools and Districts


Links to Local Services


El Dorado County Tourism Board







    Government

    In the state legislature Cameron Park is part of the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and the 4th Assembly District, represented by Republican Ted Gaines. Federally, Cameron Park is part of California's 4th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +11[4] and is represented by Republican Tom McClintock.
    Locally, a Community Services District (CSD), supported by an elected Board of Directors, provides many programs and services such as fire and emergency services, local administration, CC&R enforcement, recreational programs and parks and facilities management and upkeep.






    Government offices


    Gated Communities


    Golf Course Community 
    and Country Club






    Sites of interest

    Cameron Park has several shopping areas, a championship golf course and country club, a community center and pool complex, a recreational lake, and the unique Cameron Airpark Estates.


    Cameron Airpark Estate's wide streets double as taxiways leading from the residences to the adjacent airport. Many homes have aircraft hangars (oversized garages) which house personal aircraft, allowing residents to commute from home to work entirely by air. The adjoining airport (Cameron Airpark, O61) is a public airport and vital to the surrounding region.


    Adjacent to the Airpark Estates sits man-made Cameron Park Lake. Covering approximately ten acres, the area contains the lake itself, a park, a nature trail encircling the lake, picnic areas, boat rentals, tennis courts, playgrounds, as well as a sandy beach and swimming area separated from the main lake by an earthen dam. Turtles and aquatic fowl can be seen at the lake, and the Community Services District regularly stocks the lake with fish including bluegill, black bass, and black crappiefish. Cameron Park Lake is also the site of the annual "Summer Spectacular." Since 1999 this event has provided entertainment, food, and a fireworks show to attendees. Cameron Park Lake is also the home of "Ribstock," a one-day BBQ festival that features a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ competition.








                                                                               




    Eco friendly community
      



    Unique Custom Homes
    Ranging from the low $200K's to the high $600K's




    Available Lots for building
    YOUR NEXT HOME!




    Unique Neighborhood Street Designs

    Cameron Park, Unit 2 "Dorado Estates"




    2010 Census Data

    The 2010 United States Census[2] reported that Cameron Park had a population of 18,228. The population density was 1,631.0 people per square mile (629.7/km²). The racial makeup of Cameron Park was 16,242 (89.1%) White, 143 (0.8%) African American, 194 (1.1%) Native American, 425 (2.3%) Asian, 36 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 461 (2.5%) from other races, and 727 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic orLatino of any race were 2,056 persons (11.3%).
    The Census reported that 18,222 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 6 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
    There were 6,993 households, out of which 2,512 (35.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,975 (56.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 790 (11.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 356 (5.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 390 (5.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 41 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,465 households (20.9%) were made up of individuals and 622 (8.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61. There were 5,121 families (73.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.00.
    The population was spread out with 4,576 people (25.1%) under the age of 18, 1,502 people (8.2%) aged 18 to 24, 4,162 people (22.8%) aged 25 to 44, 5,358 people (29.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,630 people (14.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.6 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.
    There were 7,610 housing units at an average density of 680.9 per square mile (262.9/km²), of which 4,768 (68.2%) were owner-occupied, and 2,225 (31.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 14.6%. 12,566 people (68.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,656 people (31.0%) lived in rental housing units.



    All the Seasons to enjoy



    Yes Even sometimes Snow 
    (Not enough to stay more than a day or two)


    Walking/Hiking and Bicycle trails   




















    Beautiful parks


    Large Oak Tree's






    Just follow the rainbow, to Your Next Home in Cameron Park, CA





    PROS         and        CONS

            Location, Location, Location                                 No Major Shopping Areas
                    Unique Home Designs                                            Difficult to update outdoors
                    Great Schools                                                           Not a lot for the kids to do
                    Beautiful Landscape                                                Dirt must be supplemented
                    Near South Lake Tahoe                                          Have to drive 15 mi for stores
                    Quiet Small Community                                         Not a lot to do            






    Largest Realtor in the Area:


    Marilyn Goff
    With Lyon Realty

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