Best Realtors in Rancho Murieta, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Rancho Murieta is a gated, master-planned community of about 5,900 people in the foothills of eastern Sacramento County, off Jackson Highway about 25 miles southeast of downtown Sacramento. Golf-course homes, lake-view lots, custom homes and newer subdivisions make up most of the market, and several agents who name it on their profiles work from offices inside the community.
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 Rancho Murieta. We opened each agent’s public profile and confirmed it names Rancho Murieta.
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 Murieta housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Rancho Murieta CDP |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,875 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $715,700 (±$62,491) |
| Median household income | $140,061 (±$27,768) |
| Persons per household | 2.4 |
| Median age | 58.3 |
| Mean travel time to work | 43.1 minutes |
| Housing units | 2,516 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.
Census Reporter puts Rancho Murieta’s median owner-occupied value above the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figure of $589,500, and its median age of about 58 is two decades above the metro’s 38.5, reflecting the many retirees and second-career buyers. The mean commute of about 43 minutes is much longer than the metro’s 27 minutes. These are survey estimates, not current sale prices; ask any agent for recent sales in the specific part of the community.
Golf, lakes and a gated community
Rancho Murieta is unincorporated, so Sacramento County handles zoning and permits, while the community’s homeowners association sets architectural rules and dues. Homes range from older golf-course houses to newer subdivisions and custom lots. For more, see our Rancho Murieta real estate guide, our notes on association and assessment costs, inspection and insurance planning and comparing neighborhoods within the community.
Costs and rules specific to a Rancho Murieta 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. Rancho Murieta is unincorporated, so only the County tax applies: about $787 on a $715,700 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- HOA documents. Ask early for the association’s CC&Rs, architectural guidelines, budget, reserve study and current dues, and read them during the contingency period. Ask what is required before you change landscaping, add a structure or paint.
- Special taxes and district charges. Some newer neighborhoods carry special taxes or assessments. Check the property tax bill for direct charges, and ask for water, sewer and other district bills.
- Fire hazard and insurance. The community sits in oak foothills. Look up the address on the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, read the natural hazard disclosure report, and get an insurance quote before you remove contingencies.
- Short-term rentals. The County’s short-term rental permit page requires a permit and an owner or long-term renter on site at least six months a year in the unincorporated area; HOA rules may add limits.
Rancho Murieta 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 Murieta. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda Borg (licensed as Miranda Lee Borg) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01400898 | Rancho Murieta, Wilton, Elk Grove, Galt |
| Jan Detrick (licensed as Janice Campbell Detrick) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01208861 | Rancho Murieta (resident), Elk Grove; Sacramento County |
| Sherrie Evpak (licensed as Sharon Y Evpak) | Town and Country Real Estate, Rancho Murieta | Salesperson #01792768 | Rancho Murieta, Ione, Elk Grove, Sloughhouse (sales) |
| Erik Hoberg (licensed as Jahn Erik Hoberg) | Rancho Murieta Homes & Land, Rancho Murieta | Salesperson #01238296 | Rancho Murieta, Fair Oaks, Carmichael |
| Patricia Jenco (licensed as Patricia Ann Jenco) | Town and Country Real Estate, Rancho Murieta | Salesperson #01240071 | Rancho Murieta, East Sacramento, Arden-Arcade; Sloughhouse (sales) |
| Jane Rosetta (licensed as Jane Kennedy Rosetta) | Town and Country Real Estate, Rancho Murieta | Salesperson #01416152 | Rancho Murieta, El Dorado Hills |
| Ina Semrau (licensed as Ina Ruth Semrau) | Town and Country Real Estate, Rancho Murieta | Broker #00602104 | Rancho Murieta, Carmichael, Ione, Jackson |
On the DRE record, Town and Country Real Estate agents are licensed under Town And Country Real Estate Inc (Ina Semrau is listed as an officer of the corporation, with a branch address on Camino Del Lago in Rancho Murieta); Erik Hoberg under Rancho Murieta Homes & Land Inc; and the Coldwell Banker Realty agents under NRT West, Inc. Jan Detrick’s Coldwell Banker profile says she lives in Rancho Murieta. For more agents across the county, see our Sacramento County agents guide.
How to vet a Rancho Murieta agent
- Ask about sales inside the gates. Ask how many Rancho Murieta sales the agent has handled and in which neighborhoods: golf-course, lake-view, newer subdivision or custom lot.
- Get HOA documents early. Ask the agent to request CC&Rs, architectural rules, the budget and any pending special assessments as soon as you are in contract.
- Ask about lots versus homes. For a vacant lot, ask about architectural review timelines and utility connection costs before you buy.
- Get fire insurance quotes early. Build the premium into your budget during the contingency period.
- Compare commute times. With a 40-minute average commute, test the drive to work at rush hour.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Rancho Murieta questions we hear
Is there a city transfer tax in Rancho Murieta?
No. Rancho Murieta is unincorporated, so only the Sacramento County tax of $0.55 per $500 applies.
What is the median home value in Rancho Murieta?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $715,700 for 2020–2024. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar homes.
Who handles permits in Rancho Murieta?
Sacramento County issues building permits, and the homeowners association reviews exterior changes under its own rules.
Are there brokerages inside Rancho Murieta?
Yes. Four agents in this guide work from Town and Country Real Estate’s office on Murieta Drive, and one from Rancho Murieta Homes & Land on Lone Pine Drive.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Rancho Murieta CDP profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
- Sacramento County Planning, short-term rental permits
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Agent profiles on 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.
Related: Rancho Murieta real estate guide · Rancho Murieta 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.
