Modesto home appraisals in 24 hours

Signed desktop appraisals of Modesto houses and condos, from your photos and the records, emailed within a day of payment.

Modesto spreads out from its downtown grid and the Modesto Arch into postwar ranch neighborhoods, 1980s and '90s tracts in north Modesto, and newer homes out toward Salida. I appraise across the whole city. When a parent dies, a marriage ends or relatives need a buyout figure, a Modesto value is usually the first thing anyone needs, and I can start from your photos.

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What I look at in Modesto

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    Highway 99 and the railroad split the city, and the south and west sides have older, smaller homes than the north. I keep each comparison on the same side of town and in the same era.

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    North Modesto tracts from the 1980s through the 2000s mix stucco two-stories and single-story plans, many with pools. I compare inside the same subdivision and adjust for upgrades, pools and solar.

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    Near the Tuolumne River and Dry Creek, I check flood maps and lot slope. Along busy corridors like McHenry Avenue, I weigh traffic and commercial neighbors.

Neighborhoods in Modesto

Central ModestoEast Modesto / Dry Creek
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What to photograph

Photograph each room, the backyard and pool, the roof from the ground and the electrical panel. If the house has a converted garage or room addition, show it inside and out so I can judge the work.

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 Modesto

Modesto questions

My mom's house in Modesto needs appraising but I live in Texas, can you help?
Yes, and you don't need to fly back. A neighbor or cousin can take phone photos of every room and the yard, even with you on a video call. I handle the records and the Modesto sales myself and email you the report.
Can I appeal my Modesto property taxes if home prices dropped?
If the market value on January 1 fell below your assessed value, you can ask Stanislaus County for a reduction, and an appraisal is the usual evidence. I value the house as of that date and show the sales behind it. The decision to file, and the outcome, rest with you and the county.
When would I get the report for a Modesto 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.”

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