Proposed Costco in El Dorado Hills: What We Know Right Now (2026 Update)

By Team Ostrode Properties | Serving El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Greater Sacramento

A proposed Costco Wholesale warehouse and fuel station in El Dorado Hills is moving through the County approval process, making this one of the most talked-about development projects in El Dorado County.

For homeowners, buyers, and investors, projects like this matter. Large retailers can influence traffic patterns, home values, demand, and quality of life in surrounding neighborhoods.

Below is a clear, local snapshot of where things stand.

Where is the Costco proposed?

The project is planned near:

• Silva Valley Parkway

• El Dorado Hills Business Park

• Minutes from Highway 50

• Just east of Folsom and Granite Bay

This location would place Costco closer to El Dorado Hills residents who currently drive to the Folsom store.

What is being proposed?

Current plans include:

• A ~165,000 sq. ft. Costco warehouse store

• A Costco gas station with multiple fueling lanes

• Large member parking areas

• Site improvements and roadway adjustments

The site spans roughly 32 to 42 acres, making it a major commercial development for the area.

Current status (2026)

• The project is in the environmental review phase

• A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been released

• The County is reviewing impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality, and infrastructure

• Public comment and community input are part of this process

• Final decisions are expected later in 2026 or early 2027

This means Costco is not approved yet, but it is actively moving forward through formal channels.

Want to read the official report?

You can review the County’s Draft Environmental Impact Report here:
El Dorado County EDH Costco Draft EIR
https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Land-Use/Planning-and-Building/Planning-Division/Environmental-Impact-Reports/Pending-Environmental-Impact-Reports/EDH-Costco-DEIR

What this could mean for El Dorado Hills real estate

If approved, potential impacts may include:

Possible positives

• Increased local convenience

• New jobs

• More tax revenue for county services

• Reduced travel to Folsom for Costco shoppers

• Potential boost to nearby commercial corridors

Possible concerns

• More traffic along Silva Valley Parkway

• Increased congestion during peak hours

• More noise near adjacent neighborhoods

For homeowners, these factors can influence buyer perception and neighborhood desirability over time.

What are people saying?

Community opinions are mixed:

Some residents welcome a closer Costco for convenience.
Others worry about traffic and prefer maintaining a quieter commercial footprint.

This is common with large retail projects across Greater Sacramento.

Are you curious how new developments like this could affect your home value?

DM me “EDH COSTCO”  at 916-799-1662, and I’ll send you a personalized neighborhood snapshot for your area, including recent sales, trends, and what similar projects have meant for home values nearby.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Cameron Park, or Granite Bay, I’d love to help you navigate how growth and development play into smart real estate decisions.

Scott Ostrode 

DRE 01241383

916-799-1662

Scott@TeamOstrode.com

www.TeamOstrode.com