Best Realtors in Seaside, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Seaside is a city of about 32,000 people on Monterey Bay between Monterey and Marina, and much of its eastern side was once part of Fort Ord. Its housing mixes postwar homes on the hills above Fremont Boulevard with newer neighborhoods on former Army land, and the agents below work from Monterey, Carmel and Salinas offices and name Seaside on their profiles.
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 Seaside. We opened each agent’s brokerage profile and confirmed it names Seaside, or in one case Monterey County.
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.
We found no brokerage office in Seaside among the profiles we checked, so every agent below works from a nearby city.
Seaside housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Seaside |
|---|---|
| Population | 31,814 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $787,100 (±$32,964) |
| Median household income | $85,311 (±$5,518) |
| Persons per household | 2.9 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Mean travel time to work | 21 minutes |
| Housing units | 10,853 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter. Figures are estimates with margins of error, not current sale prices.
Seaside’s estimated median owner-occupied value is below Pacific Grove’s $1,190,400 in the same 2020–2024 survey period (QuickFacts), which is one reason Peninsula buyers look here.
The hills, the former Fort Ord and the bay
Seaside is an incorporated city, so the City handles zoning, permits and ADUs. Older neighborhoods climb the hills east of Highway 1 and Fremont Boulevard, while newer subdivisions sit on former Fort Ord land near California State University, Monterey Bay. For more, see our Seaside real estate guide, our Seaside coastal home inspections notes and our coastal ownership budget page.
Costs and rules specific to a Seaside purchase
- Transfer tax. Monterey County Code Chapter 5.32 sets Monterey County’s documentary transfer tax at 55 cents per $500 ($1.10 per $1,000), about $866 on a $787,100 sale, often paid by the seller by local custom; your contract decides. The County code credits a qualifying city tax; we did not find a separate Seaside transfer tax, so confirm on your escrow estimate. See our California transfer tax guide.
- ADUs. The City announced pre-approved ADU plans in October 2026, with three design options and plan check fees waived for applicants who use them. If you are buying with a backyard unit in mind, ask the City which lots qualify.
- Water. Ask which water provider serves the parcel. Homes inside the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District need a District water permit to set a new meter or intensify use on an existing connection, which can affect an added bathroom or ADU.
- Short-term rentals. The City has a short-term rental page on its official website, but we could not open it when we checked. Ask the City before you count on rental income.
- Former Fort Ord parcels. On homes built on former Army land, read the title report and any recorded deed restrictions or environmental notices closely, and read the natural hazard disclosure report.
Seaside 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 Seaside. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Del Real (licensed as Juan Ignacio Del Real) | RE/MAX Property Experts, Salinas | Broker #01453441 | Seaside, Salinas, Monterey, Carmel, Soledad |
| Monique Kaldy | Coldwell Banker Realty, Monterey | Salesperson #02160707 | Seaside, Monterey, Marina, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Carmel Valley |
| Aria Kirsebom (licensed as Ariadna Kirsebom) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Monterey | Salesperson #02180102 | Seaside, Sand City, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas |
| Nancy Nino | Coldwell Banker Realty, Carmel-by-the-Sea | Salesperson #02168301 | Seaside, Marina, Monterey, Carmel Valley, Salinas |
| Starlette Sanchez (licensed as Starlette Gadomski-Sanchez) | RE/MAX Property Experts, Salinas | Broker #01247690 DRE record name: Gadomski-Sanchez, Starlette. | Monterey County, Monterey, Salinas (county named, not Seaside) |
| Robin Venuti | Coldwell Banker Realty, Monterey | Salesperson #02150475 | Seaside, Sand City, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas |
On the DRE record, Coldwell Banker Realty agents are licensed under NRT West, Inc. (DRE #01908304), and RE/MAX Property Experts agents under Bay Capital Real Estate, Inc., which lists Remax Property Experts as a business name. For more Peninsula agents, see our Pacific Grove and Salinas guides and our Monterey County agents guide.
How to vet a Seaside agent
- Ask which part of Seaside they sell. The older hill neighborhoods and the newer former Fort Ord subdivisions price and inspect differently.
- Ask about water before you plan changes. Ask which provider serves the parcel and whether an added bathroom or ADU would need a permit.
- Ask about HOA and assessment costs. Newer subdivisions may carry HOA dues or special assessments; ask for the disclosures early.
- If you want an ADU, ask about the pre-approved plans. Ask whether the lot fits one of the City’s designs.
- Ask for a net sheet. It should show the county transfer tax, supplemental property tax and any assessments.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current broker on the DRE lookup.
Seaside questions we hear
Is there a city transfer tax in Seaside?
We did not find a separate city tax, only Monterey County’s $1.10 per $1,000 under County Code Chapter 5.32, often paid by the seller by local custom; your contract decides. Confirm on your escrow estimate.
What is the median home value in Seaside?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $787,100 for 2020–2024. Ask an agent for recent closed sales near the home you want.
Does Seaside offer pre-approved ADU plans?
Yes. The City announced three pre-approved designs in October 2026 and waives plan check fees for applicants who use them.
Why are there no Seaside-based agents in this guide?
We did not find a brokerage office in Seaside among the profiles we checked; the agents who name Seaside work from Monterey, Carmel and Salinas.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Seaside profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Pacific Grove city
- Monterey County Code Chapter 5.32, Documentary Transfer Tax (county rate of $0.55 per $500, with credit for a qualifying city tax)
- City of Seaside, pre-approved ADU plans announcement
- Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, water permits
- Bay Capital Real Estate, Inc. DRE record
- Agent profiles on coldwellbankerhomes.com and remax.com, linked in the table
- License records checked October 2026 on the California DRE public lookup. Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.
Related: Seaside real estate guide · Seaside home valuation · Monterey 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.
