Best Realtors in Mather, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Mather is an unincorporated community of about 4,500 people in Sacramento County, on the site of the former Mather Air Force Base next to Rancho Cordova. Its housing is mostly newer neighborhoods built near Sacramento Mather Airport, Mather Regional Park and the VA medical center, so airport, HOA and special-tax disclosures deserve a close read in any Mather purchase.
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 corporate 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 Mather’s immediate area. We opened each agent’s profile and confirmed that it names Rancho Cordova, the city that surrounds most of Mather.
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.
None of the agent profiles we could verify name Mather itself. Every agent below names neighboring Rancho Cordova as an area served or in their bio, and the table shows the exact areas each profile names.
Mather housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Mather CDP |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,520 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $585,900 (±$19,698) |
| Median household income | $146,023 (±$8,652) |
| Persons per household | 3.0 |
| Median age | 34.1 |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 minutes |
| Housing units | 1,495 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.
Mather’s estimated median owner-occupied value of about $585,900 is close to the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figure of $589,500 on the same profile, while median household income is about 1.5 times the metro’s $97,188. The median age of about 34 is younger than the metro’s 38.5, in line with a community of mostly newer homes. With fewer than 1,500 housing units, a few sales can move local averages; ask any agent for recent sales of the same builder and floor plan.
A former air base, newer neighborhoods and an airport next door
Mather is unincorporated, so Sacramento County handles zoning and permits for addresses in the Census community, while nearby neighborhoods inside the City of Rancho Cordova follow City rules; confirm which applies to a given address. Most homes are in planned neighborhoods built since the base closed, often with homeowner associations and special taxes. Sacramento Mather Airport handles air cargo and general aviation, and Mather Regional Park and open space border much of the community. For an overview, see our Mather real estate guide and our local comparable sales notes.
Costs and rules specific to a Mather 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. A Mather address, whether in unincorporated County or in Rancho Cordova, pays only the County tax: about $644 on a $585,900 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- Airport disclosures. Homes near Sacramento Mather Airport may fall in an airport influence area. Read the airport section of the natural hazard disclosure report, and visit at different times of day to judge noise.
- HOA dues and special taxes. Ask for the HOA budget, reserves and CC&Rs, the current property tax bill and any special tax disclosure, so you can compare total monthly cost. Our association and assessment cost notes list what to request.
- Short-term rentals. In the unincorporated area, the County’s short-term rental permit page requires a permit, a County business license and transient occupancy tax registration, with the owner or a long-term renter living on site at least six months a year. HOA rules may be stricter.
- Permit history and inspections. Ask for permits on solar, patio covers and additions, and inspect even newer homes. See our notes on home improvement records and inspection and insurance planning.
Mather 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 Mather. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Erickson (licensed as Kenneth John Erickson) | RE/MAX Gold, Folsom | Salesperson #01322213 | Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Fair Oaks, Granite Bay, Sacramento |
| Crystal Lopez (licensed as Crystal Carmel Lopez) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento | Salesperson #01978732 | Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Arden-Arcade, Vineyard, Elk Grove |
| Traci Petersen | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01267649 | Rancho Cordova (bio), Elk Grove, Sacramento, Folsom, Fair Oaks |
| Gary Richard | RE/MAX Gold, Folsom | Salesperson #01502446 | Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Granite Bay, Rocklin |
| Lisa Rothfels | Windermere Signature Properties, Fair Oaks | Salesperson #01726096 | Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Fair Oaks, Folsom |
| Jeff Silva (licensed as Jeffrey Jerome Silva) | RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks | Salesperson #01249078 | Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Fair Oaks, Folsom |
| Christopher West | West Real Estate, Gold River | Broker #01748410 | Rancho Cordova, Gold River (office), Roseville, Citrus Heights |
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; and Coldwell Banker Realty agents under NRT West, Inc. Christopher West’s broker record shows him as an officer of West Real Estate. For more agents nearby, see our Gold River agents guide and Sacramento County agents guide.
How to vet a Mather agent
- Ask for sales in the same neighborhood. Mather’s neighborhoods differ by builder, age and HOA; ask for recent sales of the same or a similar floor plan.
- Confirm County or City. Have the agent confirm whether the address is in unincorporated Mather or in Rancho Cordova, since permits and some rules differ.
- Get the full monthly cost. Ask the agent to pull HOA dues and special taxes so you can compare homes on total payment.
- Read the airport disclosure. Ask how close the home is to flight paths and visit at different times.
- Check new-construction terms. If buying from a builder, ask how the agent handles builder contracts and inspections.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Mather questions we hear
Is Mather a city?
No. Mather is an unincorporated Census community next to the City of Rancho Cordova. Neither has a city transfer tax.
What is the median home value in Mather?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $585,900 for 2020–2024, with a margin of error of about $20,000. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar homes.
Why do the agents in this guide name Rancho Cordova rather than Mather?
Few profiles list Mather by name. Each agent here names Rancho Cordova, which surrounds much of Mather, and the table shows exactly which areas each profile names.
Is airport noise a concern in Mather?
It depends on the location of the home. Read the airport section of the natural hazard disclosure report and visit the property at different times before you commit.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Mather CDP profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
- Sacramento County Planning, short-term rental permits
- Norcal Gold Inc DRE record and William L Lyon & Associates Inc DRE record (business names)
- Agent profiles on remax.com, 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.
Nearby agent guides: Gold River · Folsom
Related: Mather real estate guide · Mather 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.
