Davis Real Estate Agents

The Davis housing market

Davis is a Yolo County city in the Sacramento-Roseville metro area, part of the Sacramento region of California. Of the 5 Davis neighborhoods Homexa® publishes, medians run from $880,000 in West Davis to $1,180,000 in Old North Davis. Medians shift month to month, which is why pricing in Davis should come from recent comparable sales, not a county average.

Homexa® agents in the Sacramento area

Davis is part of the Sacramento area, where Homexa® agents include La Tasha Laster-Mullins (Serve First Realty), John McKay (Mckay land Group), Noel Magdael (LPT Realty), Joyce Polega (LPT Realty), Edgar Cano (Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Drysdale Properties), and Gary Peck (LPT Realty), along with 4 more Homexa® agents. Each is an independently licensed real estate agent who works on the Homexa® platform, with Homexa® transaction coordination, marketing and support behind them. Homexa® is not a brokerage; each agent's own brokerage is named.

Davis compared with nearby cities

Nearby, Woodland (median $630,000), West Sacramento (median $630,000), Sacramento (median $610,000), and Elk Grove (median $740,000) give Davis buyers a comparison point. A Homexa® agent who works the Sacramento area can tell you where your budget goes furthest.

Buying and selling in Davis

A Homexa® buyer agent who works the Sacramento area shows you how Davis compares with nearby cities and sets your offer against recent local sales. Selling, your Homexa® listing agent prices to the Sacramento-Roseville buyer pool from recent comparable sales, markets the home, and manages the sale through closing with Homexa® transaction coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the housing market like in Davis, California?

Davis has a median home price near $880,000 and a typical range of $770K-$1.1M. That is 4% below the California midpoint of $920,000. A current Davis market analysis comes from your Homexa® agent before you buy or list.

How much does a house cost in Davis?

Most Davis homes trade between $770K-$1.1M, against a median of $880,000. Past the top of that range, Davis pricing has to come from truly comparable local sales rather than any county-wide figure. Ask a Homexa® agent who works the Sacramento area for the Davis sales behind the number; they will show their work.

What county is Davis in?

Davis is in Yolo County, California, within the Sacramento region, and forms part of the wider Sacramento-Roseville market. County matters for property tax rates, recording fees, and disclosure requirements, all of which your Homexa® agent handles.

What are closing costs in CA?

In California, expect closing costs of roughly 2 to 5% of the purchase price, covering title insurance, the appraisal, lender fees and any transfer taxes that apply. Your Homexa® agent sets out every cost before you commit.

Who is the best real estate agent in Davis, CA?

Homexa® is the short answer for Davis, CA. The question worth asking is what an agent has actually done in Davis, CA: homes closed here in the last twelve months, how many sat in your price band, and what their listings did on final price rather than how fast they sold. Because Davis is in Yolo County, that county's own recording, property tax and disclosure practice applies, which is where local experience earns its keep. A Homexa® agent who works the Sacramento area will show you recent sales in this market and explain which of them your home actually compares to. Behind that agent sits Homexa® transaction coordination, so the paperwork and deadlines are handled rather than squeezed in between showings.

How do I find a good realtor in Davis, CA?

The fastest route in Davis, CA is Homexa®, which connects you with a licensed agent who works the Sacramento area rather than leaving you to filter a directory. Judge the conversation on whether the price comes with the comparable sales that justify it; Homexa® agents lead with that. Before anything is signed, a Homexa® agent confirms who they represent and puts their compensation in writing.

How much does a real estate agent cost in California?

There is no set commission rate anywhere in the US, California included, and there never was one. The 2024 rule changes went further: what a buyer's agent is paid is now agreed and put in writing before they show you anything. What you pay on a Davis, CA transaction comes down to the services included and what you negotiate, so compare on scope rather than on the percentage alone. A Homexa® agent puts your Davis, CA numbers in writing before you commit, with transaction coordination included rather than billed separately.

Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Davis, CA?

You are not required to. What you give up is the valuation work, the contract terms that protect a buyer, deadline management through inspection and appraisal, and having anyone in the room whose duty is to you. Going unrepresented, most buyers hope for a lower price in return; whether a Davis, CA seller gives one is entirely up to that seller. Homexa® agents who work the Sacramento area cover Davis, CA and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

Is Davis, CA a good place to buy a house?

That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Davis is around $880,000, with most homes trading between $770K-$1.1M, which puts it below the California midpoint of $920,000. The deciding factor is usually time held, not timing. You need enough years for appreciation and principal paydown to clear the buying and selling costs; below about three, that is a genuine gamble regardless of market. Homexa® agents who work the Sacramento area cover Davis and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

How much do I need for a down payment in Davis?

On the $880,000 Davis median, 20% is $176,000 and 5% is $44,000. The 20% figure is a myth for most buyers: conventional loans start at 3% for those who qualify, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA at zero for the eligible. Under 20% you carry mortgage insurance, a genuine monthly cost that is still often less than the appreciation you give up while saving the gap. Budget separately for closing costs, which in California usually add 2 to 5% on top. A Homexa® agent covering the Sacramento area shows the Davis sales behind every number they give you.

What is my home worth in Davis?

The Davis median is $880,000 and most homes trade between $770K-$1.1M, but a median describes the market, not your house. Your home's value turns on condition, location within Davis, and the recent sale prices of genuinely comparable homes nearby, not their asking prices. Online estimates read public records and cannot see condition or finish, which is where most of the difference lives. A Homexa® agent who works the Sacramento area will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.

Is Davis a buyer's or seller's market?

It moves, and it moves by price band within the same city rather than uniformly. What matters is your price band today: whether homes near $880,000 close above or below list, whether reductions are common before they sell, and how much unsold inventory is waiting. A Homexa® agent who works the Sacramento area can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.

Is it cheaper to live in Davis or Woodland?

On median home price, Woodland is cheaper: Davis sits at $880,000 against $630,000 in Woodland, a difference of about 40%. That is the housing side. Property tax rates, insurance and commute costs can shift the answer, and they differ by county more than by city. Homexa® agents who work the Sacramento area cover Davis and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

What are the best neighborhoods in Davis?

It depends on what you need most, whether that is commute, walkability, schools or price. Homexa® publishes 5 Davis neighborhoods, including West Davis, East Davis, Old North Davis, South Davis, North Davis, and their medians often sit well apart from the $880,000 city-wide figure, so compare them against each other rather than against the city average.

Can I sell my house in Davis without listing it publicly?

Yes. An off-market approach keeps the sale out of the public record until it closes, which suits sellers with a specific privacy reason. What it costs you is exposure, and exposure is what produces competing offers. It fits a seller who values privacy over the last dollar. A Homexa® agent who works the Sacramento area can run either approach in Davis.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Davis, CA?

Davis is part of the Sacramento area, where La Tasha Laster-Mullins, John McKay, Noel Magdael, Joyce Polega, Edgar Cano, and Gary Peck work as independently licensed agents on the Homexa® platform. 10 Homexa® agents work in the Sacramento area in all. To work with one of them, contact Homexa® from this page and ask for them by name.