Placerville is a charming California "Gold Rush" town named after the placer gold deposits found in its’ riverbeds and hills in the late 1840s. The city is centrally located between Sacramento, the State capitol, and South Lake Tahoe, the world-famous recreation center. Situated above the fog line and below the snow line, Placerville boasts an ideal climate with four distinct seasons. Placerville’s treasured heritage is reflected in the historical, nineteenth century architecture of its downtown core. In addition, Placerville is the county seat and the center of financial, commercial, civic, and government activity. The 9,000-plus residents of Placerville enjoy an excellent quality of life with low crime rates, good schools, a low cost of living and an excellent quality of life. Home prices are very affordable. Single-family homes can be found for under $100,000 and range to $800,000 and more. Horse properties and homes with real estate are also available in the area.