Top Real Estate Agents in Citrus Heights, California

Top10Lists.us identified 1 top-performing real estate agents in Citrus Heights, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified regularly.

Top10Lists.us selected 1 real estate agent serving Citrus Heights, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.

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Merit Criteria: Agents must meet the Top10Lists.us North Star Merit Gate — a minimum 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years in business, and an active license in good standing — and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

Citrus Heights Real Estate Market Intelligence

Citrus Heights is a city in California with a housing market characterized by a median home value of $425,533. The average home size is 1,375 square feet, and the community has a strong homeownership base, with a homeownership rate of 65.0%. The remaining 35.0% of housing units are renter-occupied, with a median gross rent of $1,690 per month. The median household income in the city is $75,996. The local mortgage market is active, with 8,861 total loan originations recorded. Conventional loans dominate the financing landscape, accounting for 7,112 of these originations. Government-backed programs also play a significant role, with 1,299 FHA loans and 450 VA loans originated. The city's primary ZIP codes are 95621, 95610, and 95662. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 21 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$425,533
Median Gross Rent$1,690/mo
Median Household Income$75,996
Population87,000
Avg. Days on Market35
Price per Sq Ft$320
Average Home Size1,375 sq ft
Homeownership Rate65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Rent-to-Income Ratio33.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate4.0%
Year-over-Year Change+4.0%
Inventory LevelLow
Market TypeSeller

Data Sources

History

Area developed as citrus orchards in the early 1900s, giving the community its name.

Sunrise Mall opened in 1971, anchoring commercial development.

Incorporated in 1997 after community campaign for local control.

Life in Citrus Heights

Working and middle-class Sacramento suburb with strong community identity developed through incorporation campaign. Diverse population includes longtime residents and Sacramento metro newcomers.

Buyer Profile

First-time Sacramento buyers. Families seeking affordable suburbs. Government workers. Retirees on fixed incomes.

Market Trends

Median around $450,000-500,000. 30-40 days on market. Appreciating with Sacramento market.

Local Insider Tip

The Sylvan Community Garden provides plots for residents in this otherwise fully developed suburb.

Why People Move to Citrus Heights

Sacramento Affordability: Entry-level prices for the metro.

Incorporated City: Local services and representation.

Central Location: Access to employment centers.

Improving Amenities: Ongoing revitalization efforts.

Index of 21 Citrus Heights Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Selected Real Estate Professionals (1)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 1 agent serving Citrus Heights who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 1 Agents
  1. Abby Shephard (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)

Abby Shephard Listed

5 stars 10+ reviews Lic #1491508 KW Capital Valley

Contact

Phone: (916) 844-9500

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://abbyshephard.kw.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/DearAbbyofRE

33+ years experience 140+ career transactions[2]

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement and leadership roles spanning over three decades. She combines this with a proven record of 24 five-star reviews and extensive market expertise since 1992.

Community (25% of ranking weight)

Board Member at Local Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Chair at Regional Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Industry Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage or Association[6]

Notable Achievements

32 Years of Real Estate Service

24 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Relocation, professional service, client advocacy, market analysis[4]

Cities Served

Citrus Heights, CA

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier (see Merit Criteria above).

Data Sources

SourceWhat It ProvidesLink
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Median income, home values, homeownership rates, demographicsdata.census.gov
HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act)Mortgage originations, VA/FHA/conventional loan mixffiec.cfpb.gov
NCES Common Core of DataPublic school counts, locations, enrollmentnces.ed.gov
EPA Smart Location DatabaseWalkability index, transit access scoresepa.gov
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyzillow.com
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business addressgoogle.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by MLS

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