Best Realtors in Wilton, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Wilton is an unincorporated rural community of about 6,400 people in southeastern Sacramento County, east of Elk Grove along the Cosumnes River. Homes on acreage, small ranches, horse properties and farmland make up most of the market, and the agents who name Wilton on their profiles mostly work out of Elk Grove offices.
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 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 Wilton. We opened each agent’s public profile and confirmed it names Wilton.
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.
Wilton housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Wilton CDP |
|---|---|
| Population | 6,433 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $926,200 (±$77,831) |
| Median household income | $189,537 (±$35,015) |
| Persons per household | 3.5 |
| Median age | 49.2 |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 minutes |
| Housing units | 2,029 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter.
Wilton’s estimated median owner-occupied value is well above the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro figure of $589,500 reported by Census Reporter for the same period, which reflects the community’s large parcels and custom homes. With about 2,000 housing units, the survey margins are wide, and a few acreage sales can move local figures a lot. Ask an agent for recent sales of parcels with similar acreage, water and improvements.
Acreage, ranches and the Cosumnes River
Wilton has no city government, so Sacramento County handles zoning, building permits and code enforcement. Most parcels are agricultural-residential, with homes on several acres, barns, arenas and pasture, and some properties sit near the Cosumnes River or its tributaries. For more, see our Wilton real estate guide and our notes on rural water and wastewater, private roads and site access, parcel jurisdiction and services and acreage ownership budgets.
Costs and rules specific to a Wilton 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. Wilton is unincorporated, so only the County tax applies: about $1,019 on a $926,200 sale. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- Wells and septic. Most Wilton homes rely on a private well and septic system. Ask for well logs and a yield and water-quality test, and order a septic inspection before you remove contingencies.
- Flood zone. Look up the parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center, especially near the Cosumnes River, and get a flood insurance quote if the home is in a mapped flood zone.
- Short-term rentals. The County’s short-term rental permit page requires a permit, a County business license and transient occupancy tax registration in the unincorporated area, with the owner or a long-term renter living on site at least six months a year and stays capped at 29 days.
- Hazards and disclosures. Read the natural hazard disclosure report and check the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps.
Wilton 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 Wilton. 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 | Wilton, Elk Grove, Galt, Vineyard, Rancho Murieta |
| Toni List (licensed as Toni Annette List) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01307279 | Wilton (resident), Elk Grove, Galt, Vineyard |
| Diane Pennisi (licensed as Diane Marie Pennisi) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Elk Grove | Salesperson #01179964 | Wilton, Elk Grove |
| JaCi Wallace (licensed as JaCi Maree Wallace) | RE/MAX Gold, Sacramento (Sierra Oaks) | Salesperson #00773532 | Wilton, Elk Grove, Florin, Rosemont, West Sacramento |
| Britt Wiseman (licensed as Britt Sabrina Wiseman) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01414550 | Wilton, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale |
On the DRE record, Coldwell Banker Realty agents are licensed under NRT West, Inc., and the RE/MAX Gold agent under Norcal Gold Inc, whose DRE record lists Re/Max Gold as a business name and a branch at 3620 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Sacramento. Toni List’s profile says she has lived in Wilton for more than 35 years. For more agents across the county, see our Sacramento County agents guide.
How to vet a Wilton agent
- Ask about acreage sales. Ask how many rural or horse properties the agent has sold in Wilton, Sloughhouse or Herald, and how they priced them.
- Confirm water and wastewater first. Ask for well logs, yield tests and septic records before you write an offer.
- Check outbuilding permits. Ask whether barns, shops, second units and arenas were permitted with the County.
- Check flood exposure. Ask for the flood zone and an insurance quote, especially near the river.
- Check access and easements. Ask about shared driveways or private roads and any maintenance agreement.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current responsible broker on the DRE lookup.
Wilton questions we hear
Is there a city transfer tax in Wilton?
No. Wilton is unincorporated, so only the Sacramento County tax of $0.55 per $500 applies.
What is the median home value in Wilton?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $926,200 for 2020–2024, with a wide margin of error. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar acreage.
Who handles permits in Wilton?
Sacramento County, since Wilton has no city government.
Why do most agents in this guide work from Elk Grove?
Wilton has no brokerage office among the profiles we checked; the nearest office hub is Elk Grove, to the west.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Wilton CDP profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder, documentary transfer tax FAQ
- Sacramento County Planning, short-term rental permits
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Norcal Gold Inc DRE record (Re/Max Gold business name and branches)
- 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: Wilton real estate guide · Wilton 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.
