Best Realtors in Woodacre, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Woodacre is an unincorporated community of about 1,600 people at the east end of the San Geronimo Valley in central Marin, a few miles west of Fairfax along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Its homes sit on wooded hillside lots and narrow streets climbing from the valley floor, close to open space and the watershed, and nearly all of them rely on septic systems, so wastewater, creek setbacks and wildfire exposure come up in most sales.
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. We left out anyone whose record showed a suspension, an expired license or a responsible broker that did not match the brokerage on their profile.
- A named brokerage. Each agent’s DRE record shows the brokerage they work under, and it matches their profile.
- A public profile that names Woodacre or its valley. We opened each agent’s profile. Four profiles name Woodacre. Two others name the San Geronimo Valley, which includes Woodacre, or neighboring Forest Knolls, and the table says so plainly.
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.
Woodacre housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Woodacre CDP |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,627 (±545) |
| Housing units | 652 (±177) |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $1,071,800 (±$187,228) |
| Median household income | $231,953 (±$104,482) |
| Persons per household | 2.6 |
| Median age | 57.0 |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 minutes |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter. The margins of error are wide for a community this size; treat these as rough guides, not current sale prices.
With about 650 homes, Woodacre sees a modest number of sales each year, and prices vary widely with lot size, slope, septic condition and sun exposure. Ask an agent for recent sales of comparable homes on the same street or hillside.
Woodacre and the San Geronimo Valley
Woodacre has no city government; Marin County handles zoning and permits under its inland Title 22 Development Code, and the community is outside the Coastal Zone. The San Geronimo Valley Community Plan, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 2, 1997, treats Woodacre as one of four valley villages along with San Geronimo, Forest Knolls and Lagunitas. The plan describes the valley floor as key coho salmon and steelhead habitat in the Lagunitas Creek watershed, so work near San Geronimo Creek and its tributaries faces streamside review. For more, see our Woodacre real estate guide and nearby San Geronimo.
Costs and rules specific to a Woodacre purchase
- Transfer tax. The Marin County Recorder’s transfer tax sheet lists the county documentary transfer tax at $0.55 per $500 of value ($1.10 per $1,000). Woodacre is unincorporated, so no city tax applies: about $1,179 on a $1,071,800 sale. Who pays is negotiable; confirm it on your escrow estimate.
- Septic. The County’s San Geronimo and Woodacre wastewater Q&A reports failing systems in the valley caused by poor soils, high groundwater, small parcels and age, with most systems more than 50 years old, and the County’s community wastewater work centers on Woodacre and San Geronimo Flats. Order a septic inspection, pull the Environmental Health file, and ask whether the home is in a project area before you remove contingencies.
- Creek setbacks. For homes near San Geronimo Creek or its tributaries, expect county streamside review for additions, decks or paving, and check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
- Short-term rentals. Stays under 30 days need a county license under Chapter 5.41, with licenses capped and issued from a waitlist through the county STR program.
- Fire hazard and AB 38. Check the address on the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. In High and Very High zones, sellers may need to provide AB 38 defensible space documentation, and wooded lots can be costly to insure.
Woodacre 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 Woodacre. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Barrett | Compass | Salesperson #01917077 | Woodacre, San Geronimo, Forest Knolls, Lagunitas, Nicasio; West Marin |
| B.G. Bates (licensed as Beverly Gay Buttemiller Bates) | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, San Rafael | Salesperson #00968254 | San Geronimo Valley (not Woodacre by name), Nicasio; West Marin |
| Charlynn Baumsteiger | Coldwell Banker Realty, Greenbrae office | Salesperson #01945066 | Woodacre, Fairfax, San Anselmo, Nicasio, Point Reyes; West Marin |
| Kris Klein | Coldwell Banker Realty, Greenbrae office | Salesperson #01934328 | Woodacre, Ross, Ross Valley, Greenbrae, Sausalito |
| Michela Rizzo McCurdy | Compass | Salesperson #01974228 | Woodacre, San Geronimo Valley, Forest Knolls, Nicasio; West Marin |
| Rick Trono | Compass | Broker #01045523 | Forest Knolls (neighboring village, not Woodacre), Nicasio, Inverness; West Marin |
Compass agents are licensed under Compass California II, Inc. (DRE #01527235); Rick Trono is a broker associate there. Charlynn Baumsteiger and Kris Klein are licensed under NRT West, Inc. (DRE #01908304), the broker for Coldwell Banker Realty, and work from the Greenbrae office about seven miles east. B.G. Bates is licensed under Decker Bullock Dreyfus Inc. (DRE #02027353), whose DRE record lists Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty as a business name; her profile is on homes.com, a listing site.
How to vet a Woodacre agent
- Ask about septic early. Ask how the agent handles septic inspections, County Environmental Health files and any wastewater project status in Woodacre sales.
- Ask for hillside comparables. Sun, slope, parking and lot size move Woodacre prices a lot; ask for recent sales on similar streets.
- Check creek and drainage. For homes near the creek or on the flats, ask about flood history, drainage and streamside setbacks.
- Plan for fire-zone rules. Ask about the fire hazard zone, defensible space and AB 38 documentation, and get insurance quotes before removing contingencies.
- Compare permits with what was built. Decks, studios and second units on hillside lots are often unpermitted; ask for the County permit history.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current broker on the DRE lookup.
Woodacre questions we hear
Is there a city transfer tax in Woodacre?
No. Woodacre is unincorporated, so only the county tax of $0.55 per $500 applies, per the Marin County Recorder.
Is Woodacre on sewer?
Generally no. Most homes use septic systems, and the County’s wastewater work in the valley focuses on Woodacre and San Geronimo Flats. Ask Environmental Health about the specific address.
Who handles permits in Woodacre?
Marin County, under its Title 22 development code and the 1997 San Geronimo Valley Community Plan.
What is the median home value in Woodacre?
The Census estimate is about $1.07 million for 2020–2024, with a margin of error near $190,000. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar homes.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Woodacre CDP (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Marin County Recorder, documentary transfer tax
- San Geronimo Valley Community Plan (1997)
- Marin County, San Geronimo and Woodacre wastewater Q&A
- Marin County Code Chapter 22.12 and Chapter 5.41, Short-Term Rentals (GoCodebook); Marin County STR program
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center; CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Agent profiles on compass.com, coldwellbankerhomes.com and homes.com, linked in the table
- License records checked October 2026 on the California DRE public lookup. Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.
Nearby agent guides: San Geronimo · Nicasio · Ross
Related: Woodacre real estate guide · Woodacre home valuation · Marin 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.
