Best Realtors in Elmira, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Elmira is a small unincorporated community in Solano County, a few miles east of Vacaville along the railroad line, with a compact old town surrounded by farmland and rural parcels. With only a few hundred residents, few agents list Elmira by name: one agent below names Elmira on a public profile, and the others name nearby Vacaville, Fairfield or Solano County. We say which in the table.
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 or broker’s own office on the record.
- A named brokerage. Each agent’s DRE record shows the brokerage they work under or the broker’s own license.
- A public page that names Elmira or the area around it. We opened each agent’s profile on homes.com, RE/MAX or Redfin. One names Elmira; the others name Vacaville, Fairfield or Solano County, which we note in the table.
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.
Elmira housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Elmira |
|---|---|
| Population | 319 |
| Housing units | 146 (±119) |
| Median household income | $86,349 (±$13,307) |
| Persons per household | 2.2 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter. Elmira is a Census-designated place, and the sample is small, so margins of error are very wide; the Census Bureau does not report a median home value for it.
With so few sales, comparable homes for an Elmira property often come from rural Vacaville and nearby Solano County farmland. Ask agents how they choose comparables for a small town lot versus a larger rural parcel.
Old town Elmira and the farmland around it
Elmira’s small grid of streets sits beside the railroad tracks, with older homes on town lots and newer houses mixed in. Beyond the town, the land is mostly farms and rural home sites, and Vacaville’s neighborhoods and shopping are a short drive west. Because Elmira is unincorporated, Solano County, not a city, handles zoning, building permits, and well and septic rules. For more on the area, see our Elmira real estate guide.
Costs and rules specific to an Elmira purchase
- Transfer tax. Under Solano County Code Section 11-60, the county documentary transfer tax is 55 cents per $500 of consideration ($1.10 per $1,000). Elmira is unincorporated, so a city transfer tax would not apply. Confirm the amount on your escrow estimate. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- County zoning and permits. Ask Solano County’s planning staff what a parcel’s zoning allows before you pay for plans to add a unit, a shop or animals.
- Wells and septic. Many rural homes rely on private wells and septic systems. Ask for well yield and water quality tests and septic inspection records before contingencies come off.
- Hazards and nearby uses. Read the natural hazard disclosure report for flood zones and any airport influence area notice, and expect farm operations, rail traffic and aircraft nearby.
Agents who serve Elmira and nearby Vacaville
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 Elmira. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Duenas (licensed as Gilberto Jose Duenas) | GD Homes Real Estate, Vacaville | Broker #01838685 | Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vallejo, Dixon, Benicia |
| Kasama Lee | RE/MAX Gold, American Canyon | Salesperson #01408667 | Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Napa, American Canyon |
| Alexander Petty (licensed as Alexander Marcellus Petty) | eXp Realty of California | Salesperson #02140122 | Elmira, Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun City, Vallejo, San Ramon |
| Ruben Santiago | RE/MAX Gold, Fairfield | Salesperson #01527381 | Solano County; Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun City, Dixon, Benicia, Vallejo |
| Carla Shaheed (licensed as Carla Renee Shaheed) | KW Vaca Valley, Vacaville | Salesperson #01865829 | Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun City, Vallejo |
| Juliet Watson | Coldwell Banker Kappel Gateway Realty, Fairfield | Salesperson #01824897 | Green Valley, Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Suisun City, Benicia |
On the DRE record, RE/MAX Gold agents are licensed under Norcal Gold Inc (DRE #01215931), Alexander Petty under eXp Realty of California, Inc. (DRE #01878277), Carla Shaheed under SoYo, Inc. (DRE #02009421), and Juliet Watson under K K & G Inc. (DRE #01935235). Gilbert Duenas holds his own broker license with a main office in Vacaville. Only Alexander Petty’s profile names Elmira; the other agents name nearby Vacaville, Fairfield or Solano County. For more agents across the county, see our Solano County agents guide.
How to vet an Elmira agent
- Ask about rural sales. Ask how many rural or small-town Solano County homes the agent has handled and how they price them with few local comparables.
- Ask how they check wells and septic. Ask which inspectors they use and whether they request County permit records for the system.
- Ask about zoning. Ask how they confirm with the County what a parcel allows before you write an offer.
- Check flood and hazard maps. Ask for the natural hazard disclosure report and an insurance quote early.
- Ask for a net sheet. It should show the county transfer tax and any well, septic or survey costs you may face.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Elmira questions we hear
Is Elmira part of Vacaville?
No. Elmira is an unincorporated community, so Solano County zoning, permits and services apply.
Is there a city transfer tax in Elmira?
No city tax applies because Elmira is unincorporated. The county charges $1.10 per $1,000 under Solano County Code Section 11-60; confirm on your escrow estimate.
Why do most agents in this guide name Vacaville instead of Elmira?
Elmira is very small, and few agent profiles list it. We include agents who name nearby Vacaville, Fairfield or Solano County and say so in the table.
What should I check on a rural Elmira property?
Well and septic records, zoning, flood status, and any farm or easement access. Ask for County permit history.
Is the agent order a ranking?
No. Our broker is listed first because we publish the guide; everyone else is alphabetical by last name.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Elmira profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Solano County Code Chapter 11, Article IV, Documentary Transfer Tax (Sections 11-60 and 11-67)
- Agent profiles on homes.com, remax.com and redfin.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: Vacaville · Dixon · Fairfield
Related: Elmira real estate guide · Elmira home valuation · Solano 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.
