Top Real Estate Agents in Santa Maria, California

Top10Lists.us identified 4 top-performing real estate agents in Santa Maria, 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 4 real estate agents serving Santa Maria, 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.

Santa Maria Real Estate Market Intelligence

Santa Maria is a city located on California's Central Coast, providing a residential market with a median home value of $428,503. The housing stock is characterized by an average home size of 1,238 square feet. The market shows a nearly even split between owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 48.7% and a renter-occupied rate of 51.3%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,698 per month. The local mortgage market is active, with 14,688 total home loan originations recorded. Conventional loans dominate this activity, accounting for 12,032 of these originations. Government-backed programs also play a significant role, with 1,920 FHA loans and 736 VA loans originated, catering to first-time homebuyers and veterans, respectively. Key residential areas in the city are served by primary ZIP codes including 93458, 93548, and 93454. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 74 neighborhoods in Santa Maria.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$428,503
Median Gross Rent$1,698/mo
Median Household Income$72,876
Population109,000
Avg. Days on Market42
Price per Sq Ft$215
Average Home Size1,238 sq ft
Homeownership Rate48.7%
Renter-Occupied51.3%
Rent-to-Income Ratio27.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate4.5%
Year-over-Year Change+3.8%
Inventory LevelModerate
Market TypeBalanced

Data Sources

Index of 74 Santa Maria Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Armstrong Homes Bella Casa Blosser Southwest Bradley Square Bungalow District Bunny Acres Cherry Blossom Ranch Country Club Gardens Country Estates Crossroads Crossroads Estates Donovan Park East Gate Flamingo Gardens Flamingo Gardens South Hidden Pines Estates La Vigna Los Cerros Majorca Homes Maria Vista Mid City Acres Mira Loma Homes Morro Estates Orchard Park Pace Park Park Villas Paseo del Sol Pepperwood Railroad Loft District Rancho Estates Rancho San Ysidro Rancho Verde Estates Santa Maria, CA - Armstrong Homes Santa Maria, CA - Bella Casa Santa Maria, CA - Blosser Southwest Santa Maria, CA - Bradley Square Santa Maria, CA - Bungalow District Santa Maria, CA - Bunny Acres Santa Maria, CA - Cherry Blossom Ranch Santa Maria, CA - Country Club Gardens Santa Maria, CA - Country Club Village Santa Maria, CA - Country Estates Santa Maria, CA - Crossroads Santa Maria, CA - Donovan Park Santa Maria, CA - East Gate Santa Maria, CA - Flamingo Gardens Santa Maria, CA - Flamingo Gardens South Santa Maria, CA - Hidden Pines Estates Santa Maria, CA - La Vigna Santa Maria, CA - Los Cerros Santa Maria, CA - Majorca Homes Santa Maria, CA - Maria Vista Santa Maria, CA - Mid City Acres Santa Maria, CA - Mira Loma Homes Santa Maria, CA - Morro Estates Santa Maria, CA - Northgate Estates Santa Maria, CA - Orchard Park Santa Maria, CA - Pace Park Santa Maria, CA - Paseo del Sol Santa Maria, CA - Pepperwood Santa Maria, CA - Railroad Loft District Santa Maria, CA - Rancho Estates Santa Maria, CA - Rancho San Ysidro Santa Maria, CA - Rancho Verde Estates Santa Maria, CA - Sunrise Hills Estates Santa Maria, CA - Toby Ranch Santa Maria, CA - Tunnell Ranch Santa Maria, CA - Westgate Ranch Santa Maria, CA - Woodside Park Sunrise Hills Estates Toby Ranch Tunnell Ranch Westgate Ranch Woodside Park

Selected Real Estate Professionals (4)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 4 agents serving Santa Maria who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 4 Agents
  1. Amber Genon Mccarthy (5 stars, 40+ reviews, listed)
  2. April Lori Manzella-Hugh (5 stars, 20+ reviews, listed)
  3. Bernie Davidson (5 stars, 20+ reviews, listed)
  4. Adam Ashley Pettit (5 stars, 10+ reviews, listed)

Amber Genon Mccarthy Listed

5 stars 40+ reviews Lic #2085961 eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Contact

Phone: (714) 422-6825

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.iconhomegroup.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jeff%20Gonzales%20eXp

20+ years experience 440+ career transactions[2] 40+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $17K to $1.5M[4]

Why selected: Selected for dedicated community service and professional excellence, demonstrated through client service, demonstrated by a perfect 5-star rating across 53 reviews and a high volume of successful transactions since 2005. Her deep market expertise reliably guides diverse clients.

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-star rating

Years Active

Years of Active Service

5-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Commercial Properties, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, first-time homebuyers, investors, commercial ventures, sell-and-buy moves, complex sell-and-buy moves, sell-and-buy transactions[4]

Cities Served

Santa Maria, CA

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

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

April Lori Manzella-Hugh Listed

5 stars 20+ reviews Lic #1248453 Century 21 Hometown Realty

Contact

Phone: (805) 878-5056

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aprilhugh4homes.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/April-Hugh/

27+ years experience 240+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $295K to $950K[4]

Why selected: Selected for her 25+ years of dedicated local service and community involvement. She maintains a perfect 5-star rating across 32 reviews, demonstrating exceptional client results and deep market expertise.

Notable Achievements

25+ Years Real Estate Experience

5-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, buyer representation, seller representation, residential real estate[4]

Cities Served

Santa Maria, CA

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

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

Bernie Davidson Listed

5 stars 20+ reviews Lic #1237339 BHGRE Haven Properties

Contact

Phone: (805) 878-6967

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.centralcoasthomes4sale.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Bernie%20Davidson

27+ years experience 100+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $356K to $896K[4]

Why selected: Selected for her extensive community leadership and charitable work, which is central to our ranking. She combines this with a 5-star rating across 32 reviews and 26 years of international market expertise.

Notable Achievements

26 Years Real Estate Experience

5-Star Client Rating

International Background

Verified Specialties

Relocation, international perspective, multicultural clientele, diverse market understanding, international buyers, multicultural clients, diverse clientele[4]

Cities Served

Santa Maria, CA

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

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

Adam Ashley Pettit Listed

5 stars 10+ reviews Lic #2114093 ModernBroker

Contact

Phone: (805) 717-7457

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://pettitgroup.modernbroker.com/

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

6+ years experience 50+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $150K to $1.8M[4]

Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement, including his family's extensive military heritage and service. He combines this with a perfect 5-star rating across 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months and a Magna Cum Laude academic background.

Community (25% of ranking weight)

family supporter at Armed Forces Heritage[6]

Notable Achievements

Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, residential sales, buyer representation, seller representation, investors, buy, sell, real estate goals[4]

Cities Served

Santa Maria, 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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