Best Realtors in Citrus Heights, CA (2026 Guide)

By Matthew Martinez

Citrus Heights is a city of about 87,000 people in northeastern Sacramento County, between Roseville, Orangevale, Fair Oaks and Antelope. Its estimated median home value sits well below the Sacramento metro figure, which draws first-time buyers and investors.

This guide is published by Diamond Real Estate Group, one of the brokerages listed. Our broker is listed first; other agents are in alphabetical order. The order is not a ranking, and inclusion is not an endorsement.

How we chose the agents in this guide

Each agent below met three checks in October 2026:

1. A current California license. We opened each agent’s record on the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) public lookup and confirmed the name, license type (salesperson or broker) and a "Licensed" status, with a responsible broker that matches the brokerage on the agent’s profile.
2. A named brokerage. Each agent’s DRE record shows the brokerage they work under.
3. A public page that names Citrus Heights. Each agent appears on a Citrus Heights office roster or has a brokerage profile that names Citrus Heights.

We did not rank agents, and we did not consider sales volume, reviews or awards. Licenses and affiliations change, so check the license yourself before you sign anything, and interview more than one agent.

Citrus Heights housing in numbers

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.

The estimated median owner-occupied value of about $472,000 is roughly $134,000 below the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figure of $605,500 on the same profile, and median household income is also below the metro’s. These are survey estimates of the existing housing stock, not current sale prices; ask any agent for recent sales in the specific neighborhood.

Neighborhoods between Roseville and the American River suburbs

Citrus Heights is an incorporated city, so the City, not the County, handles its planning and permits, while neighboring Antelope, Orangevale and Fair Oaks are unincorporated. Many buyers compare homes here with nearby Roseville, Orangevale and Fair Oaks, where prices, lot sizes and special taxes can differ. For resale homes, the condition of the roof, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems and the permit history of any additions often matter as much as location. For an overview, see our Citrus Heights real estate guide and our notes on home improvement records.

Costs and rules specific to a Citrus Heights purchase

• Transfer tax. The Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder charges documentary transfer tax of $0.55 per $500 of value and says the City of Sacramento is the only city in the county with its own transfer tax, so a Citrus Heights sale pays the County tax only: about $519 on a $471,800 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
• Permit history. For older homes, ask the seller for permits on additions, garage conversions and system upgrades, and compare them with what you see; unpermitted work can affect financing, insurance and resale.
• HOA and special assessments. Some condos, townhomes and subdivisions have associations; review budgets and reserves. See our association and assessment costs page.
• Hazards and insurance. Look up the address on the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, check flood exposure near creeks, read the natural hazard disclosure report and get an insurance quote early.

Citrus Heights agents with verified licenses

Matthew Martinez, Diamond Real Estate Group (publisher of this guide)

Matthew Martinez is the Founder, CEO and Managing Broker of Diamond Real Estate Group. He is based in Sonoma County; contact him to discuss a purchase or sale in Citrus Heights. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490

On the DRE record, CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate agents are licensed under Century 21 Select Real Estate Inc and appear on the roster of its Citrus Heights office at 7919 Pebble Beach Drive; the Coldwell Banker Realty agent is licensed under NRT West, Inc. For more agents across the county, see our Sacramento County agents guide.

How to vet a Citrus Heights agent

1. Ask for sales in your part of the city. Prices differ by street and school area; ask for recent sales of similar homes near the one you want.
2. Ask how they handle older-home inspections. Expect a general inspection plus sewer lateral, roof and HVAC checks on many resale homes.
3. Check permits for additions. Ask the agent to request permit records for any converted garage, room addition or second unit.
4. Compare with nearby communities. If you are also looking in Roseville, Orangevale or Fair Oaks, ask how special taxes, lot sizes and jurisdiction differ.
5. For investors, ask about rental demand and rules. Ask for rent comparables and any City rules that apply to rentals before you write an offer.
6. Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.

Citrus Heights questions we hear

Sources & notes

• California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
• Census Reporter, Citrus Heights city profile (ACS 2024)
• Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
• CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate, Citrus Heights office roster
• Agent profiles on century21.com and coldwellbankerhomes.com, linked in the table
• License records checked October 2026 on the California DRE public lookup. Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.

Related: Citrus Heights real estate guide · Citrus Heights home valuation · Sacramento County agents guide · 20 tips for choosing a real estate agent

License-status update: the linked California DRE public records were checked November 2, 2026 and showed "Licensed." Public profile research retains the dates stated above. Names on DRE records may differ from public profile names; verify status and brokerage before selecting an agent.