Best Realtors in Elverta, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Elverta is a small unincorporated community of about 4,800 people in northern Sacramento County, between Rio Linda and Antelope near the Placer County line. Much of it is semi-rural, with homes on larger lots, horse properties and open land, so a purchase here often involves well, septic, zoning and flood questions that a suburban tract home would not.
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-associate affiliation 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 Elverta, a neighboring community or Sacramento County. We opened each agent’s profile and confirmed the areas it names.
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.
Few agent profiles name Elverta itself. Of the agents below, one lists Elverta as a service area and one shows Elverta sales on their profile; the others name neighboring Rio Linda or Antelope, or Sacramento County as a whole. The table shows exactly which areas each profile names.
Elverta housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Elverta CDP |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,769 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $453,100 (±$16,128) |
| Median household income | $91,168 (±$14,799) |
| Persons per household | 3.0 |
| Median age | 44.6 |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 minutes |
| Housing units | 1,629 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.
Elverta’s estimated median owner-occupied value of about $453,100 is below the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figure of $589,500 on the same profile, and median household income is a little below the metro’s $97,188. Lot size and parcel use vary widely, from small older homes to multi-acre properties, so one median hides a wide range; ask any agent for recent sales of similar land and homes.
Larger lots, horse property and an unincorporated community
Elverta has no city government, so Sacramento County handles zoning, building permits and code enforcement. Many parcels are zoned for agricultural-residential use, which can allow animals and outbuildings, and many rely on private wells and septic systems. Lower-lying land toward the Natomas area and along local creeks deserves a careful flood map check. For an overview, see our Elverta real estate guide, our inspection and insurance planning notes and our local comparable sales notes.
Costs and rules specific to an Elverta 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. Elverta is unincorporated, so only the County tax applies: about $498 on a $453,100 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- Wells and septic. Ask for well logs, a water quality test and a septic inspection, and locate the leach field before planning additions or a second unit.
- Zoning and animals. Confirm with County Planning what the parcel’s zoning allows for animals, barns, shops and second units.
- 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.
- Permit history. Ask for County permits on additions, garages and outbuildings. See our notes on home improvement records.
- Hazards and insurance. Look up the parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center and the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, read the natural hazard disclosure report, and get an insurance quote early.
Elverta 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 Elverta. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamara Allen | RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks | Salesperson #00928778 | Elverta, Roseville, Rocklin, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove |
| Kelly Evers | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01854628 | Sacramento County |
| Javier Gomez (licensed as Javier E Gomez Landazabal) | RE/MAX Gold Natomas, Sacramento | Broker #01894284 DRE record name: Gomez Landazabal, Javier E. | Elverta (past sales on profile), Rio Linda, Sacramento |
| Doug Reynolds | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01734464 | Antelope, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Sacramento |
| Monica Truettner | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #00874584 | Sacramento; Sacramento County |
| Nadia Zierke | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01721230 | Sacramento; Sacramento County |
On the DRE record, RE/MAX Gold agents are licensed under Norcal Gold Inc, whose DRE record lists Re/Max Gold as a business name, and Coldwell Banker Realty agents under NRT West, Inc. Tamara Allen is the only agent here whose profile lists Elverta as a service area; Javier Gomez’s profile shows sold Elverta properties and names Rio Linda; Doug Reynolds names neighboring Antelope; and the other three name Sacramento County. For more agents nearby, see our Antelope agents guide and Sacramento County agents guide.
How to vet an Elverta agent
- Ask about rural and horse-property sales. Pricing acreage with barns and arenas differs from pricing a tract home; ask how many such sales the agent has handled.
- Confirm water and septic early. Ask for well and septic records and build inspections into your contingencies.
- Check zoning for your plans. Have the agent confirm what County zoning allows for animals, shops and second units.
- Ask about flood zones. Low-lying parcels may need flood insurance; get a quote before you remove contingencies.
- Check access and easements. Some larger parcels use shared roads; ask for any road maintenance agreement.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Elverta questions we hear
Is Elverta part of a city?
No. Elverta is unincorporated, so Sacramento County handles zoning and permits, and only the County transfer tax applies.
What is the median home value in Elverta?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $453,100 for 2020–2024, with a margin of error of about $16,000. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar property.
Do Elverta homes have public water and sewer?
Some do and many do not; private wells and septic systems are common on larger lots. Ask for records on any parcel you consider.
Why do several agents in this guide name Sacramento County rather than Elverta?
Elverta is small, and few profiles list it by name. We included agents who name Elverta, neighboring Rio Linda or Antelope, or the county as a whole, and the table shows which.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Elverta CDP profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
- Sacramento County Planning, short-term rental permits
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center; CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Norcal Gold Inc DRE record (Re/Max Gold business name)
- Agent profiles on remax.com, homes.com and coldwellbankerhomes.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: Antelope
Related: Elverta real estate guide · Elverta 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.
