Best Realtors in Rancho Cordova, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Rancho Cordova is an incorporated city of about 84,000 people in eastern Sacramento County, south of the American River along Highway 50 between Sacramento and Folsom. Its housing ranges from older ranch-style neighborhoods near Folsom Boulevard to newer planned communities in the southern and eastern parts of the city, so the age of the neighborhood often decides which taxes, associations and disclosures a buyer will see.
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 Rancho Cordova. We opened each agent’s public profile and confirmed it names Rancho Cordova as an area served, in the bio, or through a listing or sale there.
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.
Rancho Cordova housing in numbers
| Census measure | Rancho Cordova city |
|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2024 1-year) | 84,099 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS 2024 1-year) | $529,400 (±$30,484) |
| Median household income (ACS 2024 1-year) | $84,623 (±$11,116) |
| Persons per household (ACS 2024 1-year) | 2.8 |
| Mean travel time to work (ACS 2024 5-year) | 26.7 minutes |
| Housing units (ACS 2024 1-year) | 31,434 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.
Rancho Cordova’s estimated median owner-occupied value sits below the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figure of $605,500 on the same profile, and the city’s median household income is also below the metro’s $98,775. A city-wide median blends decades-old homes with recent construction, so ask an agent for sales from the same neighborhood, builder and age of home.
Older neighborhoods and newer planned communities
Rancho Cordova is a city, so the City handles zoning, building permits and code enforcement for addresses inside its limits, while nearby unincorporated communities such as Gold River and Mather follow County rules. Confirm which applies before you plan an addition or a second unit. Older neighborhoods near Folsom Boulevard and the American River Parkway tend to have established lots and are less likely to have an association, while newer planned communities often come with homeowner associations and special taxes. For more, see our Rancho Cordova real estate guide and our notes on association and assessment costs, comparing neighborhoods, local comparable sales and home improvement records.
Costs and rules specific to a Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova sale pays only the County tax: about $582 on a $529,400 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- Special taxes and associations. Many newer Rancho Cordova neighborhoods sit in Mello-Roos community facilities districts or assessment districts. Read the special tax disclosure and the property tax bill for the parcel, and get the association’s budget and rules before you remove contingencies.
- City or County. Check the address against City of Rancho Cordova boundaries; permits and local rules differ for unincorporated addresses nearby.
- Flood zone. Look up the parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center, especially near the American River or local creeks, and get a flood insurance quote if the home is in a mapped zone.
- Hazards and disclosures. Read the natural hazard disclosure report, check the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, and plan your inspections with our inspection and insurance notes.
Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova. 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 |
| Patricia Holter (licensed as Patricia Rose Holter) | eXp Realty of California, Roseville | Salesperson #02027313 | Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Antelope, Roseville |
| Mike Huetter (licensed as Michael Sean Huetter) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento | Salesperson #01462389 | Rancho Cordova (listing), Rio Linda (past sale), Sacramento area |
| Crystal Lopez (licensed as Crystal Carmel Lopez) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento | Salesperson #01978732 | Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Arden-Arcade, Vineyard, Elk Grove |
| Michelle Nosal (licensed as Michelle Lynn Nosal) | Windermere Signature Properties, Fair Oaks | Salesperson #01818179 | Rancho Cordova (Walnut Wood listing), Orangevale, North Highlands, Fair Oaks |
| Traci Petersen (licensed as Traci Lea Petersen) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01267649 | Rancho Cordova (bio), Elk Grove, Sacramento, Folsom, Fair Oaks |
| Tim Pantle (licensed as Timothy Allen Pantle) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento | Salesperson #01377493 | Rancho Cordova (listings), Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Rosemont |
| Pierce Plam (licensed as Rodney Pierce Plam) | Windermere Signature Properties, Roseville/Granite Bay | Broker #01943166 | Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Foothill Farms, Roseville |
| Doug Reynolds (licensed as Douglas James Reynolds) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01734464 | Rancho Cordova, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Folsom |
| Gary Richard (licensed as Gary Russell Richard) | RE/MAX Gold, Folsom | Salesperson #01502446 | Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Granite Bay, Rocklin |
| Lisa Rothfels (licensed as Lisa Kay Rothfels) | Windermere Signature Properties, Fair Oaks | Salesperson #01726096 | Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Fair Oaks, Folsom |
| Veronica Rivas (licensed as Veronica Frances Rivas) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento | Salesperson #01905685 | Rancho Cordova (past sale), North Highlands, Roseville, Arden-Arcade, Citrus Heights |
| Jeff Silva (licensed as Jeffrey Jerome Silva) | RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks | Salesperson #01249078 | Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Fair Oaks, Folsom |
| JaCi Wallace (licensed as JaCi Maree Wallace) | RE/MAX Gold, Sacramento (Sierra Oaks) | Salesperson #00773532 | Rancho Cordova (past sale), Wilton, Elk Grove, Rosemont, West Sacramento |
| Christopher West | West Real Estate, Gold River | Broker #01748410 | Rancho Cordova, Gold River (office), Roseville, Citrus Heights |
On the DRE record, Coldwell Banker Realty agents are licensed under NRT West, Inc.; the eXp agent under eXp Realty of California, Inc. (DRE #01878277); the Windermere Signature Properties agents under William L Lyon & Associates Inc, whose DRE record lists Windermere Signature Properties as a business name (Pierce Plam is a broker associate there); and the RE/MAX Gold agents under Norcal Gold Inc, whose DRE record lists Re/Max Gold as a business name. For more agents across the county, see our Sacramento County agents guide.
How to vet a Rancho Cordova agent
- Ask which part of the city they sell in. Older neighborhoods near Folsom Boulevard and newer planned communities price very differently; ask for sales in the same area.
- Ask about special taxes. Ask the agent to pull the Mello-Roos or assessment amounts for the parcel before you write an offer.
- Ask about association documents. In a planned neighborhood, ask how the agent reviews HOA budgets, reserves and rules.
- Confirm City or County. Ask whether the address is inside Rancho Cordova or in a nearby unincorporated area such as Gold River or Mather.
- Check permits. For older homes, ask how the agent checks City permit history for additions and garage conversions.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Rancho Cordova questions we hear
Does Rancho Cordova have a city transfer tax?
No. The County Clerk-Recorder says only the City of Sacramento has its own transfer tax, so a Rancho Cordova sale pays the County tax of $0.55 per $500.
What is the median home value in Rancho Cordova?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $529,400 for 2024, with a margin of about $30,000. Ask an agent for recent sales in the same neighborhood.
Do newer Rancho Cordova homes have Mello-Roos taxes?
Many do. Read the special tax disclosure and the parcel’s property tax bill before you remove contingencies.
Is every Rancho Cordova mailing address inside the city?
No. Nearby communities such as Gold River and Mather are unincorporated and follow Sacramento County rules.
Why do several agents in this guide work from Folsom, Fair Oaks or Gold River offices?
Rancho Cordova sits between those communities, and many agents who serve it work from nearby offices. The table shows the areas each profile names.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Rancho Cordova city profile (ACS 2024)
- Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
- City of Rancho Cordova
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- William L Lyon & Associates Inc DRE record and Norcal Gold Inc DRE record (business names)
- Agent profiles on homes.com, remax.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.
Related: Rancho Cordova real estate guide · Rancho Cordova 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.
