Best Realtors in Clearlake Oaks, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Clearlake Oaks is an unincorporated town of about 2,200 people on the east end of Clear Lake’s north shore, along Highway 20. Its housing mixes older lakeside cottages, waterfront homes and small hillside lots, and Census figures show a median age above 60.
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.
- A named brokerage. Each agent’s DRE record shows the brokerage they work under.
- A public profile that names Clearlake Oaks. We opened each agent’s brokerage or listing-site profile and confirmed it names Clearlake Oaks as a service area.
Few agent profiles name Clearlake Oaks specifically, so this list is short. 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.
Clearlake Oaks housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Clearlake Oaks CDP |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,198 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $250,900 |
| Median household income | $35,938 |
| Persons per household | 1.9 |
| Median age | 61.7 |
| Housing units | 1,635 |
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. Figures are estimates with margins of error; the home-value estimate’s margin is about ±$57,000.
A median age near 62 and fewer than two people per household describe a town of small, older households. The median owner-occupied value is below the Lake County figure of $324,300 reported by QuickFacts. These are five-year survey figures, not current sale prices.
The Plaza, the shore and the hills
Clearlake Oaks has no city government; Lake County handles zoning and permits. The County’s Shoreline Communities Area Plan (2009 Planning Commission draft) sets a Community Growth Boundary for the town and envisions a pedestrian-oriented Plaza with no heavy commercial or industrial uses, with tourist commercial kept across Highway 20. It names limited water and sewer as a constraint on growth.
For more on the area, see our Clearlake Oaks real estate guide.
Costs and rules specific to a Clearlake Oaks purchase
- Transfer tax. Clearlake Oaks is unincorporated, and the Lake County Assessor-Recorder fee schedule lists the documentary transfer tax at $1.10 per $1,000: about $276 on a $250,900 sale. See our California transfer tax guide.
- Waterfront homes. For a waterfront home, ask about docks, seawalls and shoreline permits, and check the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
- Water, sewer and small lots. Confirm which district serves the parcel and whether a vacant lot can be built on under current rules.
- 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.
Clearlake Oaks 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 Clearlake Oaks. 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 | Clearlake Oaks, Lakeport, Kelseyville, Middletown, Calistoga |
| Brittney Horn | CENTURY 21 Kobetz Realty, Ukiah | Salesperson #02236306 | Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake, Lucerne, Nice, Hidden Valley Lake |
| David Lucido | CENTURY 21 Epic, Lakeport | Salesperson #02053274 | Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake, Lakeport, Kelseyville |
| Kimberly Rupp | Navigate RE Co. | Salesperson #01480439 | Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake, Lakeport, Kelseyville, Lower Lake, Middletown, Hidden Valley Lake, Cobb |
| Diane Sutton | Navigate RE Co. | Salesperson #01313634 | Clearlake Oaks, Clearlake, Lower Lake, Middletown, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Cobb |
On the DRE record, RE/MAX Gold agents are licensed under Norcal Gold Inc, 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. Agents in nearby Clearlake also sell in Clearlake Oaks; see our Clearlake agents guide.
How to vet a Clearlake Oaks agent
- Ask how often they sell on the north shore. Clearlake Oaks and Lucerne each have their own price patterns.
- For waterfront homes, ask about docks, shoreline permits and flood insurance.
- For a lot, ask about water, sewer and buildability.
- Get an insurance quote early. Ask which carriers are writing policies near the address.
- Order roof, foundation and sewer-line inspections on older homes.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current broker on the DRE lookup.
Clearlake Oaks questions we hear
Is there a city transfer tax in Clearlake Oaks?
No. Clearlake Oaks is unincorporated, so the Lake County rate of $1.10 per $1,000 applies.
Is Clearlake Oaks part of the City of Clearlake?
No. The City of Clearlake is a separate incorporated city on the south shore; Clearlake Oaks is governed by Lake County.
What does a home cost in Clearlake Oaks?
Census estimates for 2020–2024 put the median owner-occupied value at $250,900, with a wide margin of error. Ask an agent for recent comparable sales.
Can I run a vacation rental in Clearlake Oaks?
The County is drafting short-term rental rules for the unincorporated area, so check current requirements before counting on rental income.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Clearlake Oaks CDP profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- U.S. Census QuickFacts, Lake County
- Lake County Assessor-Recorder, Schedule of Fees
- Shoreline Communities Area Plan (PC draft, July 2009)
- Lake County news: short-term rental ordinance committee (July 6, 2026)
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Agent profiles on remax.com, century21.com and nexthome.com, linked in the table
- License records checked October 2026 on the California DRE public lookup. Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.
Related: Clearlake Oaks real estate guide · Clearlake Oaks 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.
