Best Realtors in Kelseyville, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Kelseyville is an unincorporated farm town of about 4,000 people between Lakeport and Mount Konocti, surrounded by pear orchards and vineyards on Lake County’s west side. Buyers here look at in-town homes, rural and agricultural parcels, and lakeside subdivisions nearby, and most of that land is governed by Lake County, not a city.
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 current broker affiliation.
- A named brokerage. Each agent’s DRE record shows the brokerage they work under.
- A public profile that names Kelseyville. We opened each agent’s brokerage or listing-site profile and confirmed it names Kelseyville as a service area.
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.
Kelseyville housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Kelseyville CDP |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,011 |
| Median household income | $45,663 |
| Persons per household | 2.7 |
| Median age | 33.1 |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 minutes |
| Housing units | 1,538 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter. The Census QuickFacts page did not load when we checked, and no median home value was published for Kelseyville.
The Kelseyville Census area covers only the town, not the surrounding farms and lakeside subdivisions many people think of as Kelseyville. Its median age of about 33 is far younger than nearby Hidden Valley Lake. For a value benchmark, QuickFacts puts the Lake County median owner-occupied value at $324,300 for 2020–2024; ask an agent for recent sales of similar homes nearby.
Town, orchards and the slopes of Mount Konocti
Kelseyville has no city government. Lake County’s plans page lists a Kelseyville area plan among the county’s eight community plans, and the county zoning ordinance sets what can be built on each parcel. Water and sewer come from a patchwork of districts, private wells and septic systems, and that patchwork also shapes minimum lot sizes.
For more on the area, see our Kelseyville real estate guide and our Lake County vineyards page.
Costs and rules specific to a Kelseyville purchase
- Transfer tax. Kelseyville is unincorporated, and the Lake County Assessor-Recorder fee schedule lists the documentary transfer tax at $1.10 per $1,000: about $357 on a $324,300 sale. See our California transfer tax guide.
- Farm and vineyard parcels. For agricultural land, ask whether the parcel is under a Williamson Act contract, which can limit uses and affect property taxes, and review water rights and any well permits.
- Wells and septic. Order well-yield and water-quality tests and a septic inspection on rural homes.
- Creek setbacks. The County’s Waterway combining district bars development within 30 feet of perennial streams and 20 feet of intermittent streams unless an exception is granted.
- Short-term rentals. The County announced in July 2026 a committee to help draft short-term rental rules for the unincorporated area.
- Fire hazard and insurance. Look up the address on the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, read the natural hazard disclosure report, and get an insurance quote early.
Kelseyville 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 Kelseyville. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine Eich (licensed as Lara Racine Eich) | RE/MAX Gold, Lakeport | Salesperson #02083933 | Kelseyville, Lakeport, Clearlake Oaks, Middletown, Calistoga |
| Laura Hall-Santarelli | RE/MAX Gold, Lakeport | Broker #00890101 | Kelseyville, Lakeport, Upper Lake, Lucerne, Nice |
| Leigh Hunt | CENTURY 21 Kobetz Realty, Ukiah | Broker #01207383 | Kelseyville, Lake County |
| Linda Lindeblad | RE/MAX Gold, Lakeport | Broker #00993409 | Kelseyville, Nice, Upper Lake, Lucerne, Cobb |
| David Lucido | CENTURY 21 Epic, Lakeport | Salesperson #02053274 | Kelseyville, Lakeport, Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks |
| Kimberly Rupp | Navigate RE Co. | Salesperson #01480439 | Kelseyville, Lakeport, Clearlake, Lower Lake, Middletown, Hidden Valley Lake, Cobb |
| Faylen Silva | RE/MAX Gold, Lakeport | Salesperson #01772839 | Kelseyville, Hidden Valley, Cobb, Middletown, Lake County |
| Diane Sutton | Navigate RE Co. | Salesperson #01313634 | Kelseyville, Middletown, Hidden Valley Lake, Clearlake, Lakeport, Cobb |
| Jennifer Wall (licensed as Jennifer Aileen Wall) | RE/MAX Gold, Middletown | Salesperson #02037114 | Kelseyville, Cobb, Hidden Valley, Middletown, Lower Lake |
On the DRE record, RE/MAX Gold agents are licensed under Norcal Gold Inc (Laura Hall-Santarelli and Linda Lindeblad as broker associates), CENTURY 21 Epic agents under Century 21 Select Wine Country, Inc., and CENTURY 21 Kobetz Realty agents under Kobetz Realty, Inc. Kimberly Rupp’s and Diane Sutton’s profiles are on nexthome.com; their licensing brokerage, Navigate RE Co., is taken from the DRE record.
How to vet a Kelseyville agent
- Ask whether they sell farm and vineyard land as well as homes. Agricultural parcels involve water, zoning and contract questions that in-town homes do not.
- Ask about Williamson Act status on any farm parcel.
- Order well, septic and roof inspections on rural homes.
- Get an insurance quote early. Ask which carriers are writing policies near the address.
- Ask for comparable sales in the same setting. Town lots, orchards and lakeside subdivisions price differently.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current broker on the DRE lookup.
Kelseyville questions we hear
Is there a city transfer tax in Kelseyville?
No. Kelseyville is unincorporated, so the Lake County rate of $1.10 per $1,000 applies.
Who regulates building in Kelseyville?
Lake County, under its zoning ordinance and the Kelseyville area plan.
Can I buy a vineyard near Kelseyville?
Yes, vineyards and orchards trade around Kelseyville. Ask an agent about water, zoning and any Williamson Act contract, and see our Lake County vineyards page.
Do Lakeport agents work in Kelseyville?
Most of the agents in the table work from Lakeport or Middletown offices and name Kelseyville on their profiles. See also our Lakeport agents guide.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Kelseyville CDP profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- U.S. Census QuickFacts, Lake County
- Lake County Assessor-Recorder, Schedule of Fees
- Lake County Plans (area plans list) and Zoning Ordinance
- Lake County Zoning Ordinance, Article 37 Waterway combining district
- Lake County news: short-term rental ordinance committee (July 6, 2026)
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- RE/MAX agents serving Kelseyville; agent profiles linked in the table
- License records checked October 2026 on the California DRE public lookup. Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.
Related: Kelseyville real estate guide · Kelseyville home valuation · Lake 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.
