Home appraisals in Mariposa County, by tomorrow

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

Mariposa County homes are spread out: older houses in the town of Mariposa, ranch homes on oak land around Catheys Valley and Hornitos, cabins in the pines at Midpines and Fish Camp, and rentals near Yosemite. Nobody wants to wait for an appraiser to drive out, so I work from your photos when an estate, a divorce or a buyout needs a number now.

Seat: Mariposa7 ZIP codesToday or any past dateWithin 24 hours

What I look at in Mariposa County

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    Near Fish Camp and Yosemite West, many homes earn income as vacation rentals. I value them by sales of similar homes, leave the furnishings out, and note the rental setup buyers expect.

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    Around Midpines, where the Oak Fire burned, I look at cleared space, damaged trees, rebuilt homes and the roads in, and your photos show me the parcel as it is now.

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    Wells, septic, propane and long dirt drives are normal here. I check the record for permits on additions and outbuildings, since rural homes in these hills often grew in stages.

Across Mariposa County

Mariposa County ranges from grassy ranch land in the west to pine ridges along Highway 140 and the enclaves near Yosemite's south entrance. I keep Mariposa comparables at the same elevation and access before reaching farther.

County seatMariposa
2026 tax appeal deadlineNovember 30 (filing opened July 2)
Probate casesSuperior Court of California, County of Mariposa
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What to photograph

Photograph the cleared space around the house, the roof, the propane tank, the well and pump house, the drive in, and the view toward the ridges. For a rental cabin, show every bedroom and bath.

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 Mariposa County

Mariposa County questions

Our house in Mariposa needs a new roof; should we fix it before you appraise?
You don't have to. I appraise the house as it is on the date you choose, worn roof and pine-needle gutters included, and describe the repair need. For an estate or divorce in Mariposa, the as-is value is usually what's needed.
My brother wants to buy me out of our cabin near Yosemite. Where do we start?
Start with a single appraisal that both of you trust. I value the cabin from photos and recent sales between Fish Camp and Midpines, and the report goes to both of you at once. A neutral number makes the buyout talk much easier.
When would I get the report for a Mariposa 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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