Best Realtors in Isleton, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Isleton is a small city of about 500 people on the Sacramento River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, in the southwest corner of Sacramento County near Rio Vista. It sits on low land protected by levees, so flood zones, levee maintenance and insurance shape almost every Isleton purchase, from homes in the historic downtown to waterfront property along the river and sloughs.
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 Isleton, the Delta 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 Isleton itself. Of the agents below, one lists Isleton as a service area; the others name nearby Rio Vista or Walnut Grove, the Delta as a specialty, or Sacramento County as a whole. The table shows exactly which areas each profile names.
Isleton housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | City of Isleton |
|---|---|
| Population | 522 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $326,200 (±$94,141) |
| Median household income | $53,194 (±$18,247) |
| Persons per household | 2.4 |
| Median age | 35.8 |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.5 minutes |
| Housing units | 273 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.
Isleton’s estimated median owner-occupied value and median household income are each roughly half the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figures on the same profile, and the mean commute of about 36 minutes is well above the metro’s 27 minutes. With fewer than 300 housing units, the margins of error are wide; treat these as rough guides, and ask an agent for recent sales of comparable homes.
A Delta river town behind the levees
Isleton is an incorporated city, so the City handles planning and building permits inside its limits, while surrounding islands and riverfront parcels outside the city fall under Sacramento County. The town has a historic downtown along Main Street, older homes on small lots, and riverfront and slough-side properties with docks. Levees maintained by local reclamation districts protect the town and surrounding farmland. For an overview, see our Isleton real estate guide, our flood, levee and insurance records notes and our waterfront maintenance budget notes.
Costs and rules specific to an Isleton 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. Isleton has no city transfer tax, so only the County tax applies: about $359 on a $326,200 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- Flood zone and levees. Look up the parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center, ask which reclamation district maintains the nearby levee and whether it levies an assessment, and get a flood insurance quote before you remove contingencies.
- City or County. Confirm whether the parcel is inside the City of Isleton or in unincorporated County land, since permits and rules differ.
- Docks and waterfront work. For riverfront or slough property, ask what permits cover any dock, bulkhead or boat lift, and budget for maintenance. Our waterfront home comparison notes list what to check.
- Older homes. Many homes are older; inspect foundations, drainage and wiring, and ask for permit records on additions. Read the natural hazard disclosure report closely.
Isleton 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 Isleton. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Elliot (licensed as Deborah Elliot) | Windermere Signature Properties, Sacramento | Salesperson #00702950 | The Delta (named as a specialty), Clarksburg, Sacramento |
| Kelly Evers | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01854628 | Sacramento County |
| Janice LeRoy | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Broker #00451010 | Walnut Grove (resident), Elk Grove |
| Dana Lira (licensed as Dana June Lira) | California Delta Living, Rio Vista | Salesperson #02120972 | Rio Vista, Lodi, Antioch, Vallejo |
| Ralene Nelson | RE/MAX Gold, Lodi | Salesperson #01503588 | Isleton, Rio Vista, Walnut Grove, the California Delta, Oakley |
| Monica Truettner | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #00874584 | Sacramento County |
| Nadia Zierke | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01721230 | 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; the Windermere Signature Properties agent under William L Lyon & Associates Inc, whose DRE record lists Windermere Signature Properties as a business name; the California Delta Living agent under California Delta Living (DRE #02440230) in Rio Vista; and Coldwell Banker Realty agents under NRT West, Inc. Ralene Nelson is the only agent here whose profile lists Isleton; Debbie Elliot’s profile names the Delta as a specialty, Janice LeRoy’s says she lives in Walnut Grove, Dana Lira works from Rio Vista across the river, and the rest name Sacramento County. For more Delta agents, see our Courtland agents guide and Sacramento County agents guide.
How to vet an Isleton agent
- Ask about Delta sales. Ask how many levee-protected or waterfront sales the agent has handled, and how they price homes with few nearby comparables. Our waterfront comparable sales notes explain the approach.
- Get flood insurance quotes early. Premiums can change the math on a purchase; ask the agent to help you get quotes during your contingency period.
- Ask about the levee. Ask which reclamation district maintains it and whether assessments apply.
- Check docks and permits. For waterfront homes, ask for records on any dock or bulkhead.
- Inspect older homes thoroughly. Ask for foundation, drainage and sewer line inspections.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Isleton questions we hear
Does Isleton have a city transfer tax?
No. The Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder says the City of Sacramento is the only city in the county with its own transfer tax, so an Isleton sale pays only the County tax of $1.10 per $1,000.
Do I need flood insurance in Isleton?
It depends on the parcel’s flood zone and your lender. Look up the address on FEMA’s flood map and get quotes early either way.
What is the median home value in Isleton?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $326,200 for 2020–2024, with a margin of error of about $94,000. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar homes.
Why do several agents in this guide name Rio Vista or the Delta rather than Isleton?
Isleton is small, and few profiles list it by name. We included agents who name Isleton, nearby Delta towns, the Delta as a specialty or Sacramento County, and the table shows which.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Isleton city profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Norcal Gold Inc DRE record and William L Lyon & Associates Inc DRE record (business names)
- 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: Courtland
Related: Isleton real estate guide · Isleton 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.
