Citrus Heights CA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Types of property for sale in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights’ zoning code (Chapter 106.24) sets out residential districts named by density. The City groups RD1–4 as very low density, RD5/7 as low density, RD10–20 as medium density and RD25/30 as high density, with a mix of dwelling types and use-specific approvals. A zoning designation is not a guarantee of one particular building type. There is also an MH district for mobile-home parks (Citrus Heights zoning code, ch. 106.24).

What that means for a search:

• Detached homes: in the low-density districts (RD-3 to RD-7). Compare the permit history of garage conversions and patio enclosures (Citrus Heights home improvement records).
• Townhomes and condos: in the higher-density districts. Read the HOA budget and reserves (Sacramento County condos; Citrus Heights association and assessment costs).
• Manufactured homes: in MH parks, where you buy the home but usually lease the space (manufactured home buying).
• Large lots: RD-1 and RD-2 (see the luxury section below).

Luxury homes and estates in Citrus Heights

In planning terms, Citrus Heights’ estate-style property is the larger single-family homes on RD-1 and RD-2 lots, the city’s very-low-density districts (ch. 106.24). RD-1 is the district where the code contemplates hobby-farm uses. Read the current City code alongside applicable state requirements and recorded restrictions, so confirm with Planning before you rely on it.

For a high-value Citrus Heights purchase, the checks that matter most:

• Which water provider. The city lists more than one water provider, so tie the account to the address (see above).
• Pools and outbuildings. The city’s Building & Safety division publishes a pool and spa checklist and roofing policies (building permit handouts). Ask for the permit and final inspection for each structure.
• Insurance. Get quotes during your inspection period (insuring a high-value home; FAIR Plan guide).
• Guest units. Confirm that any second unit has a permit (guest-house guide).

Some sellers want a sale without public marketing. Ask Diamond Real Estate Group which permitted private-marketing options fit your property, goals and the applicable MLS rules. Availability of any particular listing is not guaranteed. Related reading: private sales. We don’t promise that any particular home is available. For estate and acreage settings nearby, compare Fair Oaks real estate and Orangevale real estate, and see our luxury real estate overview.

Permits and remodels in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights is an incorporated city, so its Building & Safety division issues permits, not Sacramento County. The city’s handouts include "CHB0600 Projects Requiring a Building Permit", a swimming pool and spa checklist, a cool-roof worksheet, re-roofing policies and a gas water heater information sheet. Solar systems go through a separate electronic submittal page (City of Citrus Heights). Accessory dwelling units that meet state standards must be approved ministerially within 60 days of a complete application (HCD). Before you buy a home with a converted garage or an enclosed patio, ask the city for the permit file. See buying a home with an ADU. Review periods apply to qualifying complete applications and the applicable state pathway, with statutory exceptions; they do not guarantee that a proposed unit is feasible or that a building permit will be issued. Confirm the current requirements with the permit agency and HCD.

Costs to plan for when buying in Citrus Heights

• Transfer tax: Sacramento County collects a documentary transfer tax generally calculated at $0.55 per $500 or fraction of taxable consideration/value over $100, subject to lien deductions and exemptions, when a deed is recorded (Rev. & Tax. Code §11911; Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder).
• Property tax and direct charges: the county’s tax-rate compilation lists the rate for each tax rate area, and the bill can add fixed charges from local districts (Sacramento County current tax-accounting reports). See Sacramento County property tax.
• Homeowners’ exemption: up to $7,000 off assessed value for an eligible principal residence after the required claim (Sacramento County Assessor).

Citrus Heights real estate: questions people ask

Is Citrus Heights its own city?

Yes. Citrus Heights is an incorporated city in Sacramento County, separate from nearby unincorporated communities such as Fair Oaks, Orangevale and Antelope (Sacramento County cities). City departments handle permits and planning, and the county handles property tax and recording.

Who can help me buy or sell a Citrus Heights home?

Diamond Real Estate Group (broker Matthew Martinez, DRE #01869679). Ask for a Citrus Heights home valuation or read our Citrus Heights realtors guide.

What does RD-1 mean in Citrus Heights zoning?

RD-1 is the city’s very-low-density residential district, for large-lot single-family homes (ch. 106.24). The RD number rises as density rises, up to RD-30 for apartments. Confirm the parcel’s district with the Planning Division before you plan an addition or a second unit.

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Citrus Heights?

The city publishes re-roofing policies and a residential cool-roof worksheet, and a handout listing projects that require a building permit (City of Citrus Heights). Check those, or call Building & Safety at 916-725-2448, before work starts.

Sources for this section

1. Citrus Heights Zoning Code, Chapter 106.24, Residential zoning districts (code summary): https://www.citrusheights.net/243/Zoning-Code
2. City of Citrus Heights, Building permit handouts: https://www.citrusheights.net/155/Building-Permit-Handouts
3. California Department of Housing and Community Development, Accessory Dwelling Units: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/adu
4. California Revenue and Taxation Code §11911: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=RTC&sectionNum=11911
5. Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder, Document recording: https://ccr.saccounty.gov/content/ccr/us/en/document-recording/index.html
6. Sacramento County, current tax-accounting reports and rate compilations: https://finance.saccounty.gov/us/en/auditor-controller/tax-accounting-reports.html
7. Sacramento County Assessor, Homeowners’ exemption: https://assessor.saccounty.gov/content/assessor/us/en/exemptions/homeowners-exemptions.html
8. Sacramento County, Cities in Sacramento County: https://economic.saccounty.gov/us/en/about-sacramento-county/cities-in-sacramento-county.html