Best Realtors in Woodland, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Woodland is the county seat of Yolo County, a city of about 62,500 people about 20 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento. Its historic downtown, older tree-lined neighborhoods and newer subdivisions on the south side sit amid some of the most productive farmland in the Sacramento Valley, and buyers include local families, Davis and Sacramento commuters and agricultural workers.
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, or shows them as their own broker.
- A public page that names Woodland. Each agent’s public profile names Woodland as a served area, in a listing or sale, or places the agent in a Woodland office.
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.
Woodland housing in numbers
| U.S. Census QuickFacts | Woodland city |
|---|---|
| Population (July 1, 2025 estimate) | 62,513 |
| Population (April 1, 2020 census) | 61,032 |
| Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2020–2024) | 58.7% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes (2020–2024) | $548,200 |
| Median gross rent (2020–2024) | $1,583 |
| Median household income (2020–2024, 2024 dollars) | $90,180 |
| Persons per household (2020–2024) | 2.88 |
| Mean travel time to work (2020–2024) | 24.5 minutes |
| Land area (2020) | 15.32 sq. mi. |
Source: U.S. Census QuickFacts, Woodland city.
Woodland’s median owner-occupied value is well below Davis’s, and its owner-occupancy rate of 58.7% is higher than the county’s. The median value is a survey estimate of what owners think their homes are worth across 2020–2024, not a current sale price.
Downtown, older neighborhoods and the south side
Woodland’s oldest homes, including Victorian and Craftsman houses, cluster on the streets around Main Street downtown. Mid-century tracts fill much of the city between downtown and the freeways, and the newest subdivisions, some with HOA or special-tax obligations, are on the south side of town. Farmland surrounds the city, and parcels just outside the city limits fall under Yolo County rules. See our Woodland real estate guide for more.
Costs and rules specific to a Woodland purchase
- County transfer tax. Yolo County’s documentary transfer tax ordinance (Sec. 3-2.04) sets the county tax at $0.55 for each $500 of value, or $1.10 per $1,000: about $603 on a $548,200 sale.
- City transfer tax. The city’s $0.275-per-$500 share is credited against the county tax under Yolo County Section 3-2.13. The combined standard rate is $0.55 per $500 of taxable value, subject to exemptions and the recorded transaction. Confirm the calculation with escrow.
- Older homes downtown. For homes near downtown, ask the City’s planning division whether historic review applies before you plan exterior changes, and budget for inspections of older wiring, plumbing and foundations.
- Flood zones. Flood zone status varies by address. Look up the property on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask your lender whether flood insurance will be required.
- HOAs and special taxes. In newer subdivisions, ask for HOA documents and whether the home is in a community facilities district with a special tax; see our notes on Yolo County special tax and assessment records.
Woodland 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 Woodland. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Aukes (licensed as Patrick Rhodes Aukes) | National Town & Valley Properties, Woodland | Broker #01942413 | Woodland (office, bio, areas, sales); Esparto, Davis |
| Jeff Burger (licensed as Jeffrey Robert Burger) | RE/MAX Gold, Woodland | Salesperson #02115371 | Woodland (office, bio, areas, listings, sales) |
| John Carrion (licensed as John Michael Carrion) | Carrion Properties, Winters | Broker #00970701 | Woodland (areas, sale); Winters, Vacaville |
| Elyse Gutierrez (licensed as Elyse Marie Gutierrez) | Cache Creek Realty, Inc., Woodland | Salesperson #02139509 | Woodland (office, areas, sales); Esparto |
| Araceli Madueno | Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, Woodland | Salesperson #01435832 | Woodland (office, bio, areas, listings, sales); West Sacramento |
| Raquel Perez-McDonald (licensed as Raquel Perez Perez) | Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, Davis | Salesperson #01389120 | Woodland (areas, listings, sales); Davis |
| Linda Pillard (licensed as Linda Marie Pillard) | Green Fields Real Estate Services, Vacaville | Salesperson #01208519 | Woodland, Esparto (areas, sales); Winters, Davis in bio |
| Don Sharp (licensed as Donald Bruce Sharp) | RE/MAX Gold, Woodland | Broker #00665533 | Woodland (office, areas, listings, sales); Esparto |
| Chad Stocking (licensed as Chad Thomas Stocking) | Green Fields Real Estate Services (Stocking Team), Winters | Salesperson #01816023 | Woodland (bio, areas, sale); Winters, Davis, Esparto |
| Sandy Vickrey (licensed as Sandra Tufts Vickrey) | Realty World-Camelot Winters | Broker #01018341 | Woodland (areas); Winters, Davis |
| Britt Wiseman (licensed as Britt Sabrina Wiseman) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Sacramento-Sierra Oaks | Salesperson #01414550 | West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, among others |
| Elizabeth Zheng (licensed as Elizabeth Rose Zheng) | Grounded R.E., Sacramento | Broker #02034336 | Woodland (bio, areas, sales); Esparto, Davis |
On the DRE record, RE/MAX Gold agents are licensed under Norcal Gold Inc; Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate is a business name of Jacuzzi Enterprises, Inc., whose DRE record lists branches on West Main Street in Woodland and Second Street in Davis; Pat Aukes is a broker associate for National Town & Valley Properties Inc, on West Main Street in Woodland; Cache Creek Realty, Inc. is on Court Street in Woodland; Green Fields Real Estate Services, based in Vacaville, is the responsible broker for its agents; Carrion Properties is a business name of broker John Michael Carrion, with a main office in Winters; Realty World-Camelot Winters is a business name of broker Sandra Tufts Vickrey, with a main office on East Main Street in Winters; Coldwell Banker Realty agents are licensed under NRT West, Inc.; and Elizabeth Zheng is a broker associate for Grounded R.E., on 20th Street in Sacramento. For more agents around the county, see our Yolo County agents guide.
How to vet a Woodland agent
- Ask which parts of Woodland they sell most. Downtown older homes, mid-century tracts and south-side subdivisions price differently.
- Get both transfer taxes on the net sheet. A Woodland seller should see the county and city taxes on the estimate.
- Ask about older-home inspections. For pre-war houses, ask the agent which inspections they usually recommend.
- Ask about HOAs and special taxes. In newer areas, ask the agent to get HOA documents and any special tax disclosures early.
- Ask about flood exposure. Ask the agent to pull the FEMA flood zone and get an insurance quote.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current broker on the DRE lookup.
Woodland questions we hear
Is there a city transfer tax in Woodland?
The city share is included in the county rate. The combined standard rate is $0.55 per $500 of taxable value, subject to exemptions and the recorded transaction. Confirm the calculation with escrow.
What is the median home value in Woodland?
U.S. Census QuickFacts puts the median owner-occupied value at $548,200 for 2020–2024. That is an owner estimate, not a current sale price.
How much of Woodland is owner-occupied?
About 59% of occupied homes, based on QuickFacts’ 58.7% owner-occupancy rate for 2020–2024.
Do Davis and Sacramento agents work in Woodland?
Yes. Several agents in this guide work from Davis, Winters or Sacramento offices and name Woodland on their profiles; others have offices in Woodland.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Yolo County Code, Sec. 3-2.04 documentary transfer tax
- U.S. Census QuickFacts, Woodland city
- Woodland Municipal Code, Title 3 (Chapter 3.16 Real Property Transfer Tax) and Section 3.16.020 text
- Fidelity National Financial, Who Pays What: California Transfer Tax and Fees (rev. January 2026) (title company guide, used for the city rate)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- 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.
Nearby agent guides: Davis · West Sacramento · Winters · Esparto
Related: Woodland real estate guide · Woodland home valuation · Yolo 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.
