The best realtor in El Dorado Hills, Mela Fratarcangeli is a Top Agent performer with 23 years, over 650 total transactions, and more than $600 million closed.
Mela focuses on residential sales, investment properties, and higher-end listings. With 23 years in the business and a background in investment and financial services, she brings disciplined pricing and deal oversight to every transaction. That depth matters: it’s the difference between a clean, competitive offer and a contract that stalls on disclosures or contingencies.
She runs Onyx Real Estate from El Dorado Hills and works across the town’s main pockets and nearby Folsom and Placerville. That local footprint plus a team means listings get steady exposure and buyers see timely, well-priced inventory.
23 years experience
Over 650 transactions
Over $600,000,000 volume
Top 1.5% National Ranking according to Real Trends
Top 1000 in California
#2 Medium-Sized Team in the Sacramento Metro Region (RealTrends)
EDCAR Lifetime Top Achiever
Real Producers Top 200 5 years consecutively
4.9 with 250+ verified reviews on Google, Zillow, FastExpert and other sources
Her Realtor and Broker Associate credentials back licensed oversight and tighter transaction management - useful when offers get multiple contingencies or timelines are tight.
“In a word - Mela and her team are “AMAZING”. We moved from the Bay Area about 3 years ago - and without Mela, we would never have found our dream home. After only 1 or 2 meetings with her, she knew what we were looking for and she was able to comb through all the listings so we were only touring homes that she knew were right for us…If you are looking for a Real Estate Guru that will help you find and GET your dream home – look no further. Mela and her team are the best in Northern California.” - Zillow Review
“Mela is an absolute superstar! She shows up ready to get things going. I have worked with her twice and both times I felt like I was spoken to directly, with full focus on solving the problem at hand. Beyond all of this, what makes Mela special is that she treats you like a human, not just a client or a paycheck. She helped me find a home that would be comfortable for relatives in wheelchairs. If I find myself in need of an agent, I will always ask 4 Mela.” - Google Review
Neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills behave differently — pricing, buyer priorities, and staging needs change by pocket.
Serrano is a large, established master-planned neighborhood known for parks, trails, golf, and a wide range of home sizes. Listings here benefit from clear curb appeal—trimmed landscaping, tidy entries, and light interior refreshes that show flow and natural light. Marketing typically highlights proximity to community amenities and outdoor access, along with practical details like lot orientation and maintenance history.
The Promontory sits up on the hills with bigger lots and more custom-style homes. Views drive value here—showing sightlines, outdoor living spaces, and sunset photos helps listings stand out. Buyers expect privacy and quality finishes; price to the view band.
This area attracts buyers who want a quieter, more suburban feel with lake access nearby. Emphasize outdoor access, nearby trails, and garage/storage space for boats or toys. Homes with clean landscaping and simple curb appeal do best.
Blackstone is known for modern tract homes and community amenities. Young families and move-up buyers shop here; highlight flexible living spaces and proximity to shopping and commute routes when marketing.
Near the lake and larger lots, Shoreline Pointe appeals to buyers seeking more land and privacy. Buyers here prize outdoor living and room for RV or workshop space—make sure outdoor layouts are shown clearly in photos and tours.
The Town Center is where people go for restaurants, errands, and events. Proximity to walkable shops and cafes helps condos and smaller-lot homes—market convenience and evening activity if listing close to the center.
Home prices in El Dorado Hills have climbed over the past year, and good listings are still moving at a steady pace.
Median Sale Price: $975,000 - up 14.1% year over year
Homes Sold: 67 - a 24.1% increase from last year
Median Days on Market: 37
Sale-to-List Price: 98.1%
It’s a market that rewards preparation. Buyers who have pre-approvals in hand can move fast when the right home comes up, and sellers who price close to recent sales usually see strong, timely offers.
Mela brings deep local experience and high transaction counts—23 years, over 650 transactions, and multiple local “Top Agent” recognitions. That track record shows consistency in pricing, staging guidance, and closing complex deals.
Her primary focus is El Dorado Hills with regular activity into Folsom and Placerville. Her team lists and shows across Serrano, The Promontory, Bass Lake pockets, Blackstone, and the Town Center.
She is a licensed Broker Associate and REALTOR®, with professional experience in finance and investment that supports disciplined pricing and negotiation.
Her record spans mid-market closings and higher-end estate sales; the town’s recent median sits near the low-to-mid seven-figure band, so expect her listings to cover that range and above for larger estate homes.
Mela is the Broker/Founder of Onyx Real Estate based in El Dorado Hills. Her strengths are pricing discipline, negotiation, and detailed transaction management—skills she developed over two decades in real estate and a prior career in financial services.
Address: 3941 Park Drive, Suite 30, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone: (916) 792-7362
Website: https://onyx-re.com/