Contact Info
Phone
916.573.3300License
#02209803
Areas of Expertise
Investment Sales, Leasing
Technical Skills
Land Sales, Redevelopment Sales
Leasing, Project Management
Education
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science
Marketing, Finance, Political Science
Awards
Sacramento Metro Edge
Small Business of the Year
2022
CBRE – #1 Office Salesperson
2006 – 2009
ACRE – Office Broker of The Year
Nominations Multiple Years
Community Involvment
Midtown Association
Board of Directors
Weave
Donor
Shriners Hospital
Donor
Ken Turton
President
Brokerage
Bio
Ken Turton is the President of Turton Commercial Real Estate. Ken and his firm are generally recognized as the premier brokers of urban infill development, redevelopment, sales, and leasing of commercial properties.
Since 1997, Ken Turton has dedicated his career to the development and redevelopment of Sacramento’s urban core. A former Senior Vice President with CBRE, Ken founded Turton Commercial Real Estate in 2010 steadily increasing annual transaction consideration to an annual peak of almost $300 million. Ken has personally completed transactions totaling over $2 billion in consideration and is the brokerage source of over 2,000 units of housing, 1,300,000 square feet of leased office space, 150,000 square feet of urban retail and over 1,000 sold properties. Ken along with his team represent 5 cities, 3 counties, and over a dozen of the area’s most prestigious public agencies. In addition, Ken represents virtually every significant urban infill developer in the region and is often the keynote speaker or panelist for business and real estate groups including the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
Ken’s resume of community-changing real estate brokerage is further detailed in the Transformative Projects section of this website.
In addition to his personal brokerage, Turton has hired and trained many of the region’s top young brokers throughout his career including six “Top 5” category specialists in the Association of Commercial Real Estate Broker of the Year awards as well as all of the current agents at Turton Commercial Real Estate.
When he’s not dreaming of new projects, Ken and his wife and COO, Melissa, enjoy trekking and are currently attempting to hike the “50 Greatest Hikes in the World.” As of this writing, they have completed 35 in 22 different countries. He is also working on a book, “Joe Herd: Life Lessons from Backpacking and Other Adventures.”
Notable Transactions
800 Block
8th & K Street, Sacramento
Client: City of Sacramento (Seller), Sacramento Kings (Buyer)
Type: Land
Size: 28,983 SF
Price: $5,632,000
Result: Record per square foot land price in Downtown, Sacramento.
Clarion Hotel
1517 H Street, Sacramento
Client: Pacifica Companies (Seller), SKK (Buyer)
Type: Hotel, Land
Size: 76,700 SF
Price: $150 per SF
Result: Renovated empty land and blighted former hotel into 300 luxury residential units.
301 Capitol Mall
301 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
Client: CalPERS and Hines (Seller)
Type: Land
Size: 105,000 SF
Price: $17,000,000
Result: Stunning land sale in down market to potential transformative buyer.
19J
1827 J Street, Sacramento
Client: Zachariah Family Trust (Seller) and Mohanna (Buyer)
Type: Retail, Industrial, Multi-Family
Size: 12,800 SF
Price: $2,500,000
Result: Former retail and industrial properties sold and developed into Midtown’s first 11-story affordable by design mixed-use multi-family project.
Ken Turton's
Featured listings

830 K Street
Downtown,
Office / Retail /
For Sale
1,596 - 32,237 - SF
$1.50 - $3.00 - SF

1130 K Street
Downtown,
Office / Retail /
403 - 102,200 - SF
$2.65 - $3.25 - SF

The WP
Midtown, Lavender Heights,
Retail / Office / Multifamily / Land /
1.43 acres
Sale
±28,350 SF
$7,900,000
Humble Brags
“Ken Turton and his team embody the heart and soul of our Sacramento community. Their unwavering commitment, hard work, and grit have transformed Sacramento, driving economic growth while preserving the character of our city. As a trusted partner, they continue to make a lasting impact, creating opportunities for small businesses, and building a brighter future for us. I’m excited to keep working with them to move the city forward.”
Steve Hansen
City of Sacramento - District 4 Councilmember - 2012-2020
“Ken Turton is a good friend and trusted advisor to the City of Sacramento. Ken is not only a prominent figure in commercial real estate, but also a vital leader in the Sacramento community. His expertise, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to our region make him an invaluable resource for the city, ensuring that decisions made today will positively influence the community for years to come.”
Howard Chan
City of Sacramento, City Manager 2017 - 2024
“Ken’s creativity in deal making, his deep market knowledge and his work ethic differentiates him from the pack. Ken has worked very hard to create his niche as the top broker in Midtown and is well deserving of this title.”
Mike Heller
Heller Pacific - President
“Ken’s vision and dedication have been instrumental in transforming Sacramento’s urban landscape, fostering interest by quality developers and attracting many businesses to the area. His projects consistently reflect a commitment to sustainable growth and a deep understanding of the community’s needs. Through his efforts, Ken has not only enhanced the city’s economic viability but also improved the quality of life for its residents, making him a pivotal figure in its development.”
Jeff Harris
City of Sacramento - District 3 City Councilman - 2014-2022
“Ken can keep a tough deal together when you need him to but he’s also honest so he won’t gloss over a real deal point just to close the deal.”
Ashley West
Carter West - Attorney
“I highly recommend Turton CRE. Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked with them on major City of Sacramento projects, including Golden 1 Center and the Sacramento Republic FC stadium. Their critical analysis, market expertise, and strategic insights have been invaluable to Sacramento’s economic development. No other firm has provided more guidance and successful recommendations. Ken Turton and his team are knowledgeable, professional, dedicated, and responsive.”
John Dangberg
City of Sacramento - Former Assistant City Manager
“In 30 days Ken found a building that met our criteria. It wasn’t for sale but spoke with the owners and they were open to an offer.”
Dave Bennett
Stantec - Vice President
“Ken Turton rates five stars out of five for his knowledge of the commercial market and patience in dealing with a very difficult situation.”
Shirley Johnson
Midtown Property Owner
“We have worked with Ken and his team for several years. Ken exemplifies the term ‘trusted adviser’.”
Beth Hasset
WEAVE - Executive Director
“Ken has an excellent understanding of CRE economics, knows every property in the urban core and makes transactions and projects happen.”
John Hodgson
The Hodgson Company - President
“I have always found Ken to be one of the few brokers who always thinks outside the box. It’s his creativity that makes him successful.”
Nico Coulouras
Hines - Director
“Ken shares information meaningfully and ensures that we understand the context and applicability of a transaction.”