Why work with a South Sacramento broker?
Sacramento is a big city, and prices can change a lot from one neighborhood to the next. A city-wide average won't price your home. Deborah Jackson runs DJ's Brokerage from 3458 Jola Circle in the 95832 ZIP code. She has spent more than 20 years in real estate and mortgage, so she prices homes from nearby sales and knows how the loan side can help or hurt a deal.
What is the Sacramento city transfer tax?
This is the local cost most people don't see coming. Every home sale in Sacramento County pays a county transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000. Homes inside Sacramento city limits pay an extra $2.75 per $1,000 to the city.1
Inside Sacramento city limits, the transfer tax is $3.85 for every $1,000 of the sale price. That is the county's $1.10 plus the city's $2.75. On a $500,000 sale, that comes to $1,925. Buyer and seller can agree who pays it in escrow. If it is not paid in escrow, the city looks to the buyer.
How does this change your plan?
If you are selling, Deborah puts the transfer tax on your net sheet so your take-home number is real. If you are buying, she makes sure your offer says who pays it. Homes in Elk Grove only pay the county part, which is $550 on a $500,000 sale. See our Elk Grove page for more.
What's changing in South Sacramento?
Delta Shores
Delta Shores is an 800-acre master plan near I-5. The city plans room for about 5,200 residents and 1.3 million square feet of shopping, and a large freeway interchange for the site is done.2 New shopping and new homes close by can draw more buyers to nearby streets. When we price a South Sacramento home, we look at how close it sits to new projects like this.
Levee work along South Sacramento creeks
A FEMA-funded project would upgrade about 3 miles of levees along Morrison Creek and Beach Lake. It is part of the South Sacramento Streams system, which also covers Elder, Florin and Union House creeks.3 Buyers often ask about flood zones and flood insurance. Before you list or make an offer, we look up the address on the FEMA flood map so there are no surprises in escrow.4
Does light rail matter when you buy or sell?
For many buyers, yes. The SacRT Blue Line runs south from downtown with stops at Florin, Meadowview, Morrison Creek, Franklin, Center Parkway and Cosumnes River College.5 If you sell a home near one of these stops, we say so in the listing. If you commute without a car, we can focus your search near the line.
What are we selling in Sacramento right now?
DJ's Brokerage has 4113 Brookfield Dr in the 95823 ZIP code listed at $250,000. Recent closings include 5812 Harveston Way in North Natomas ($670,000) and 4617 Satinwood Way ($430,000). See listings and recent closings.
Which Sacramento neighborhoods do we cover?
We help buyers and sellers all over the city. These neighborhoods have their own pages:
- Meadowview: our home ZIP, with its own Blue Line station
- Valley Hi: South Sacramento homes served by Elk Grove Unified schools
- Natomas: North and South Natomas, near the airport
We also work in Elk Grove, just south of the city line.
How we help in Sacramento
Selling your Sacramento home
Free price range from recent nearby sales, a short fix list, MLS listing and marketing, and help with offers through closing.
Buying a home in Sacramento
Pre-approval help, a home search that fits your budget, offers based on real sales, and loan know-how from Deborah's mortgage years.
Investing in Sacramento rentals
Help finding rentals and fixer homes and checking the numbers before you buy.
Who buys and sells in Sacramento?
- First-time buyers who want a starter home with a yard
- Families moving up to more space
- Owners who inherited a home and need to sell it
- Investors looking for rentals
Whichever group you are in, the first step is the same: a free price range or a quick call about your budget.
Nearby areas we serve
We also help buyers and sellers in Meadowview, Valley Hi, Natomas and Elk Grove.
Ready to talk? Call Deborah Jackson, CA DRE #01418093, at (916) 613-0107.
Sources
- Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder: City of Sacramento Additional Real Property Transfer Tax
- City of Sacramento: Delta Shores development project
- Sacramento City Express: South Sacramento levee improvements (Aug 2026)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (look up any address)
- Wikipedia: Blue Line (SacRT)
- Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder: Documentary Transfer Tax FAQ
- City of Sacramento: Real Property Transfer Tax
- Sacramento Police Department: Crime statistics and maps
Facts checked October 2026. Tax rates and flood maps can change, so confirm with the source before you rely on them.
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