Best Realtors in Antelope, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Antelope is an unincorporated community of about 48,000 people in northern Sacramento County, between North Highlands, Citrus Heights and the Placer County line near Roseville. It is mostly suburban single-family neighborhoods, and because it has no city government, Sacramento County sets its zoning, permits and short-term rental rules.
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 the area. Each agent’s brokerage profile names Antelope, a neighboring community, or Sacramento County.
Few agent profiles name Antelope itself. One agent below names Antelope, one names neighboring Citrus Heights and Foothill Farms, and four name Sacramento County. We say which in the table, so you can ask each agent about their recent Antelope sales.
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.
Antelope housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Antelope CDP |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,301 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $489,800 (±$10,572) |
| Median household income | $99,067 (±$5,833) |
| Persons per household | 3.2 |
| Median age | 36.7 |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 minutes |
| Housing units | 15,513 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.
Census Reporter puts Antelope’s median owner-occupied value at about 80 percent of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figure of $589,500, while median household income is about the same as the metro’s. Households are larger than the metro average, at about 3.2 people. These are survey estimates of the existing housing stock, not current sale prices; ask any agent for recent sales in the specific subdivision.
Suburban neighborhoods next to Roseville and Citrus Heights
Antelope sits just south of the Placer County line, so many buyers compare it with Roseville, Citrus Heights and North Highlands. Because the community is unincorporated, a "Sacramento" or "Antelope" mailing address still falls under County planning, building and code rules. Ask whether the subdivision has an HOA or any special tax before you compare monthly costs. For an overview, see our Antelope real estate guide and our neighborhood comparison notes.
Costs and rules specific to an Antelope 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. Antelope is outside the City, so only the County tax applies: about $539 on a $489,800 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- Short-term rentals. The County’s short-term rental permit page requires a permit, a County business license and transient occupancy tax registration in the unincorporated area, with the owner or a long-term renter living on site at least six months a year and stays capped at 29 days.
- HOA dues and special taxes. Ask for any association budget, rules and special tax amounts, and read the disclosures. 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.
Antelope 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 Antelope. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Donohue | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01927470 | Sacramento County |
| Kelly Evers | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01854628 | Sacramento County |
| Pierce Plam (licensed as Rodney Pierce Plam) | Windermere Signature Properties, Roseville/Granite Bay | Broker #01943166 | Citrus Heights, Foothill Farms, Roseville (neighboring areas) |
| Doug Reynolds | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01734464 | Antelope, Roseville, Rocklin, Sacramento, Orangevale |
| Monica Truettner | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #00874584 | Sacramento County, Placer County |
| Nadia Zierke | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01721230 | Sacramento County |
On the DRE record, Coldwell Banker Realty agents are licensed under NRT West, Inc., and the Windermere Signature Properties agent under William L Lyon & Associates Inc, whose DRE record lists Windermere Signature Properties as a business name and a branch at 2220 Douglas Boulevard in Roseville. For more agents across the county, see our Sacramento County agents guide.
How to vet an Antelope agent
- Ask for recent Antelope sales. Most agents here name the wider county; ask how many Antelope homes they have sold or listed recently.
- Compare with Roseville and Citrus Heights. Ask how taxes, HOA dues and school boundaries differ across the county line.
- Have the agent pull HOA and special tax figures. Compare total monthly cost, not just price.
- Confirm County permits. For additions, solar or a second unit, ask for County permit records.
- Plan rentals around County rules. Short-term rentals must be hosted; check the rules before counting on rental income.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Antelope questions we hear
Is Antelope part of the City of Sacramento?
No. Antelope is unincorporated, so Sacramento County handles zoning and permits, and the City of Sacramento’s added transfer tax does not apply.
What is the median home value in Antelope?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $489,800 for 2020–2024. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar homes.
Why do most agents in this guide name Sacramento County rather than Antelope?
Few public agent profiles list Antelope by name. We included agents whose profiles name the county or a neighboring community and said so in the table; ask each about their Antelope experience.
Can I run a vacation rental in Antelope?
Only as a hosted rental with a County permit; the owner or a long-term renter must live on site at least six months a year.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Antelope CDP profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
- Sacramento County Planning, short-term rental permits
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- William L Lyon & Associates Inc DRE record
- Agent profiles on 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.
Related: Antelope real estate guide · Antelope 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.
