Top Realtors in Healdsburg, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez, Founder, CEO & Managing Broker, Diamond Real Estate Group. California DRE #01869679.
Disclosure: This guide is published by Diamond Real Estate Group, one of the brokerages listed. Our own broker is listed first so you know who wrote it. Every other agent is listed alphabetically; the order is not a ranking, and inclusion is not an endorsement.
Healdsburg is a small, walkable wine town of about 11,000 people at the meeting of the Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander valleys, and its real estate ranges from in-town bungalows to vineyard estates. The agents below name Healdsburg on their public profiles, and each row links to a California license record.
Healdsburg’s median sale price was about $1.0 million in the three months to September 2026, at $833 a square foot (Redfin).
How we chose the agents in this guide
We started with agents active in Healdsburg and kept only those we could verify: a current California real estate license on the Department of Real Estate public lookup (checked October 2026), a named brokerage, and a public profile that names Healdsburg, a nearby town or the county among the areas they serve, or an office in the area. We don’t rank agents or report sales volumes, reviews or awards. Areas and specialties are as shown on each agent’s public profile or directory listing; we link profiles on agent and brokerage sites, not ranking or review sites. License status and brokerages change, so check the DRE record before you hire anyone, and interview more than one agent.
Healdsburg’s market in 2026
| Census measure | Healdsburg |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 11,172 |
| Land area | 4.42 sq mi |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $950,100 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.1% |
| Median gross rent | $2,158 |
| Median household income | $103,554 |
| Mean commute | 18.7 min |
Census QuickFacts, 2020-2024 estimates.
The town’s median price per square foot rose 18.4% from a year earlier, while homes took a median of 63 days to sell, up from 54, and nearly a third had price cuts (Redfin). Only 38 homes sold in September, against 52 a year before, and Redfin’s Compete Score of 49 puts the town in its “somewhat competitive” band. In other words, buyers are paying more for homes they want and passing on those that are priced too high. Redfin says the average home sells about 1% below list, while the most sought-after ones go pending in about a month.
The Census mean commute is short, under 19 minutes, which suggests many residents work close to home. Healdsburg is also a dining destination: SingleThread holds three Michelin stars and Troubadour earned its first in 2026 (Sonoma County Tourism).
A city that runs its own power and paces its growth
Healdsburg owns its electric, water and wastewater systems, all run by the city’s Electric, Water & Wastewater Department (City of Healdsburg). That’s why Sonoma Clean Power, the default electricity supplier across most of the county, doesn’t serve the city (Sonoma Clean Power). Growth is paced too: Measure M, passed by Healdsburg voters in 2000, set an annual limit on new homes inside the urban growth boundary, and building most new units requires a time-limited entitlement from the Planning Director (City of Healdsburg).
The older neighborhoods have their own layer of review. The Johnson Street and Matheson historic districts carry a Historic District overlay, where new buildings, demolitions, second stories and additions of more than 25% of floor area go before the city’s Historic Committee (City of Healdsburg). The city’s 1983 survey inventoried 339 properties and six districts (City of Healdsburg). Accessory dwelling units are allowed up to 1,200 square feet and junior units up to 500, with impact fees on ADUs larger than 850 square feet (City of Healdsburg).
Rules and risks a Healdsburg agent should raise early
- In-town vs rural: homes near the plaza are walkable to restaurants and shops; homes in the surrounding valleys often have wells, septic and vineyard neighbors, and parcels within 300 feet of agricultural zoning carry a right-to-farm disclosure (Permit Sonoma).
- Vacation rentals: the city says most properties won’t qualify because of zoning, and a legal rental needs a conditional use permit and an annual fire and safety inspection (City of Healdsburg). Just outside town, Fitch Mountain is one of the county’s vacation rental cap or exclusion zones (Permit Sonoma).
- Vineyards: the area includes major AVAs. Sonoma County Winegrowers lists about 15,000 acres in Alexander Valley and 8,055 in Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County Winegrowers).
- Transfer tax: Healdsburg uses the county rate of $1.10 per $1,000 with no added city tax (Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder).
- Transit: SMART service currently ends at Windsor; a Healdsburg station is anticipated in late 2028 (SMART).
- Fire history: the 2019 Kincade Fire began northeast of Geyserville and burned 77,758 acres (CAL FIRE). Check the hazard zone and get insurance quotes early; AB 38 documentation applies in higher zones (State Fire Marshal).
Licensed agents who list Healdsburg
Matthew Martinez, Diamond Real Estate Group (publisher of this guide)
Broker, California DRE #01869679; brokerage Diamond Group Estates Inc, DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490. Based in Sonoma, working with buyers and sellers across Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties and nearby areas. About Matthew | Contact
Agents are listed alphabetically, not ranked. Several also list nearby Windsor, Geyserville and the northern valleys.
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Matching areas on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Amtower | Compass | Broker, DRE #00971400 | Healdsburg |
| Carol A. Lexa | Compass | Broker, DRE #01237072 | Healdsburg, Windsor |
| David Hargreaves | W Real Estate | Salesperson, DRE #02076385 | Windsor |
| Grace Lucero | Vanguard Properties | Salesperson, DRE #01233007 | Healdsburg, Windsor |
| Joel Toller Team | Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley | Salesperson, DRE #01259088 | Healdsburg |
| Jonathan Bruington | W Real Estate | Salesperson, DRE #01981704 | Healdsburg, Windsor |
| Michael Stone | Mike Stone Real Estate | Broker, DRE #01139380 | Windsor, Forestville, Healdsburg |
| Peter Colbert | Compass | Salesperson, DRE #01703429 | Healdsburg |
| Peter J. Basso | NRT West, Inc. | Salesperson, DRE #02001548 | Healdsburg |
| Romy Campbell | Wine Country Fine Homes / Side, Inc. | Salesperson, DRE #01299818 | Windsor, Healdsburg |
| Sandrine Daligault | Redfin | Salesperson, DRE #02036042 | Windsor, Healdsburg |
| Scott Raaka | W Real Estate | Salesperson, DRE #01951173 | Healdsburg |
| Shelby Manoukian-Vyborny | Compass | Salesperson, DRE #02128081 | Healdsburg, Geyserville |
| Vicki Thiessen | W Real Estate | Broker, DRE #01706979 | Healdsburg |
14 agents, in alphabetical order. 13 of them name Healdsburg on a public profile; the other 1 list a nearby town or the wider county, as the last column shows.
What to ask a Healdsburg agent about pricing, vines and second homes
- Ask whether they handle in-town homes, vineyard property or both. They’re different markets with different buyers.
- Ask about pricing discipline. With longer days on market and many price cuts, a realistic list price matters.
- For vineyard parcels, ask about grape contracts, water and county planting rules.
- For second homes, ask what rental and use rules apply to the specific address, inside or outside city limits.
- If you plan to add a unit, ask how the city’s ADU size limits and fee tiers apply to the lot, and whether it sits in a historic overlay.
- Check the DRE record linked in the table before you sign anything.
Read more in our Healdsburg guide, our list of Michelin-star restaurants in Sonoma County and vineyards for sale in Sonoma County. Our Sonoma wine appellations page explains the AVAs, and buying a second home and land and ADUs cover common Healdsburg plans. Looking nearby? Compare agents in Windsor and Cloverdale, read about Geyserville, or see the county-wide list.
Questions people ask
Is Healdsburg expensive?
It’s one of the county’s higher-priced towns: about $1.0 million median and $833 a square foot in the latest Redfin data.
When will SMART trains reach Healdsburg?
SMART says a Healdsburg station is anticipated in late 2028. Until then the closest station is in Windsor.
Can I rent out a Healdsburg home by the night?
Usually not. The city says most properties don’t qualify under zoning, and a permitted rental needs a conditional use permit and yearly fire and safety inspection.
Do I need a vineyard specialist?
For a working vineyard, yes. For a home with a few vines, a local agent with rural experience is usually enough.
Sources & notes
- California DRE license lookup
- Census QuickFacts: Healdsburg
- Redfin: Healdsburg housing market (three months ending September 2026); Sonoma County Tourism Michelin restaurants
- City of Healdsburg utilities; City of Healdsburg Measure M; City of Healdsburg historic overlays; City of Healdsburg historic inventory; City of Healdsburg ADUs; City of Healdsburg vacation rentals
- Sonoma County Winegrowers; Sonoma Clean Power service area; Permit Sonoma right-to-farm; Permit Sonoma cap zones; Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder transfer tax; SMART stations; CAL FIRE Kincade Fire; State Fire Marshal AB 38 bulletin
Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.
