Best Realtors in Elk Grove, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Elk Grove is a city of about 183,000 people in southern Sacramento County, built largely around planned neighborhoods such as Laguna, Laguna West, East Franklin and Laguna Ridge, with an older core along Elk Grove Boulevard. Many homes sit inside special tax districts, so the details of a purchase here go beyond price and condition.
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:
- 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.
- A named brokerage. Each agent’s DRE record shows the brokerage they work under.
- A public page that names Elk Grove. Each agent’s brokerage profile names Elk Grove or an Elk Grove office.
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.
Elk Grove housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 1-year) | Elk Grove city |
|---|---|
| Population | 182,779 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $648,700 (±$9,895) |
| Median household income | $120,958 (±$7,973) |
| Persons per household | 3.3 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.2 minutes |
| Housing units | 56,446 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.
Elk Grove’s estimated median owner-occupied value of about $649,000 is above the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figure of $605,500 on the same Census Reporter profile, and its median household income is also above the metro’s. Households are larger than the metro average, at about 3.3 people, which reflects the city’s many family-oriented subdivisions. These are survey estimates of the existing housing stock, not current sale prices; ask any agent for recent sales in the specific neighborhood.
Laguna, East Franklin and the planned neighborhoods
Much of Elk Grove is organized into large planned areas. The City’s Mello-Roos page lists community facilities districts for East Franklin, Poppy Ridge and Laguna Ridge (City-administered), Park Meadows, Laguna West, Lakeside and Stonelake (County-administered), and an Elk Grove Unified School District CFD, plus separate police and maintenance service districts. For an overview of the city, see our Elk Grove real estate guide and our Laguna guide.
Costs and rules specific to an Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove sales pay the County tax only: about $714 on a $648,700 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- Mello-Roos special taxes. The City says CFD taxes are billed as direct levies on the property tax bills of included parcels, and it posts district maps and tax tables. Some maximum rates rise each year. Before you write an offer, have your agent confirm which districts cover the parcel and the current annual amount, and read the special tax disclosure in the seller’s packet. Our association and assessment costs page covers what to ask.
- HOA dues. Some subdivisions also have a homeowners association; ask for the budget, reserves and rules alongside the special taxes.
- Flood and fire checks. Low-lying areas toward the Cosumnes River and Stone Lakes deserve a flood zone check and an insurance quote. Look up the address on the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and read the natural hazard disclosure report.
Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnel Agustin | CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate, Elk Grove | Broker #01407832 | Elk Grove |
| Jay Alaei | CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01725396 | Elk Grove |
| Sue Benton | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01410704 | Elk Grove |
| Tiffany Donohue | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01927470 | Elk Grove; Sacramento County |
| Grady Mc Faddin | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01206305 | Elk Grove; Sacramento area |
| Tim Stein | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Metro | Salesperson #01322397 | Sacramento, Elk Grove |
| Britt Wiseman | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01414550 | Elk Grove, Sacramento, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights |
On the DRE record, Coldwell Banker Realty agents are licensed under NRT West, Inc., and CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate agents under Century 21 Select Real Estate Inc. For more agents across the county, see our Sacramento County agents guide.
How to vet an Elk Grove agent
- Ask for sales in your neighborhood. Laguna West, East Franklin and Laguna Ridge homes differ in age, lot size and special taxes; ask for recent sales in the subdivision you are considering.
- Have the agent pull the special taxes. Ask which CFDs and service districts cover the parcel and what the current annual levy is, then compare total monthly cost, not just price.
- Read the HOA documents early. Where there is an association, review the budget and rules during your contingency period.
- Check flood exposure. For homes near the Cosumnes River or Stone Lakes, ask about the flood zone and get an insurance quote.
- Ask about commute and schools. Commute times here run about 30 minutes on average; ask how the agent helps buyers weigh freeway access and school boundaries.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Elk Grove questions we hear
Does Elk Grove have its own transfer tax?
No. The Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder says the City of Sacramento is the only city in the county with its own transfer tax, so an Elk Grove sale pays the County’s $0.55 per $500.
How do I find out if a home has Mello-Roos?
The City of Elk Grove posts maps and tax tables for each community facilities district, and the tax appears on the property tax bill. Ask your agent to confirm the districts and annual amount, and read the special tax disclosure.
What is the median home value in Elk Grove?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $648,700 for 2024. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar homes, which can differ from the survey figure.
Is Laguna part of Elk Grove?
Yes. Laguna and Laguna West are neighborhoods within the City of Elk Grove; see our Laguna guide.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Elk Grove city profile (ACS 2024 1-year)
- City of Elk Grove, Mello-Roos community facilities districts
- Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Agent profiles on coldwellbankerhomes.com and century21.com, linked in the table
- License records checked October 2026 on the California DRE public lookup. Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.
Related: Elk Grove real estate guide · Elk Grove 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.
