Home appraisals in Del Norte County, by tomorrow

Every city and town in Del Norte County, same fee, same 24 hours, written and signed by me.

Del Norte County is the far northwest corner of California, and most homes are in and around Crescent City, with more in Fort Dick, Smith River, Hiouchi and Gasquet. Many are older wood-frame houses and manufactured homes that live with steady rain. When a parent dies or a marriage ends, I can value a Del Norte house quickly from your photos.

Seat: Crescent City4 ZIP codesToday or any past dateWithin 24 hours

What I look at in Del Norte County

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    Low-lying parts of Crescent City near the harbor sit in the mapped tsunami hazard area. I check the maps and compare those homes with others in the same zone when sales allow.

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    Rain off the Pacific is hard on Crescent City houses. In your photos I look for moss on the roof, soft siding, worn decks and damp crawlspaces, and adjust for what I find.

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    Rural places near Lake Earl, Fort Dick and along the Smith River often have wells, septic and outbuildings. I weigh river frontage and acreage against the county's few rural sales.

Across Del Norte County

Del Norte County is small but varied: coastal flats and lagoons around Crescent City and Fort Dick, river canyons along the Smith and Klamath, and steep forest up Highway 199. A town lot and Gasquet acreage sell differently, and I keep them apart.

County seatCrescent City
2026 tax appeal deadlineNovember 30 (filing opened July 2)
Probate casesSuperior Court of California, County of Del Norte
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What to photograph

Photograph the roof up close, the siding on the weather side, the deck, and the crawlspace vents. Show the wood stove or heat source and the view toward the harbor, river or redwoods.

Front and backKitchen and bathsEvery main roomUpgrades and problems

Upload photos after you order, or attach them to an email. Phone photos are fine.

Homes typical of Del Norte County

Del Norte County questions

Do I need a separate appraisal if Mom's Crescent City house is in probate?
In a Del Norte County probate, the court's probate referee values the house for the inventory. Executors here still often order an independent appraisal to price the house or document the date-of-death value. I value it as of the day she died with Crescent City sales.
Will rain damage and an old roof hurt our home's value in Del Norte County?
That depends on how far the water has gotten. I value the house as it stands in this wet climate, so show me the roof, ceilings, siding and soft spots up close. I compare it with Crescent City area homes in similar shape and say plainly what I saw.
When would I get the report for a Del Norte County home?
Within 24 hours of the moment I have both your payment and your photos, weekends and holidays included. If you're not in a rush, the regular schedule is 5–10 business days at $299 or $449.

“I've prepared desktop appraisals for every purpose on this list. Some situations still call for an in-person appraisal, though, so check with your attorney or tax advisor first to make sure a desktop report is right for yours.”

Brian Ward
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