Home appraisals in Plumas County, by tomorrow

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

Plumas County homes sit in mountain valleys: around Lake Almanor near Chester, in Quincy's American Valley, along the golf courses of Graeagle, and in Portola on the Middle Fork of the Feather River. Heirs often live hours away, so I value the family place without anyone making the trip and give everyone one clear number to decide on.

Seat: Quincy11 ZIP codesToday or any past dateWithin 24 hours

What I look at in Plumas County

  1. 1

    Around Lake Almanor I separate lakefront, lake-view and interior lots, and check whether a home sits inside Lake Almanor Country Club, with its own dues and rules, or on the Peninsula or east shore.

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    In Greenville and Indian Valley, the Dixie Fire reshaped the market. I look at what's been rebuilt, what's still a cleared lot, and which pre-fire and post-fire sales truly compare.

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    Graeagle has old mill-town cottages near the pond, golf homes at Whitehawk Ranch and Plumas Pines, and cabins up the Gold Lake road. I give each its own comparables.

Across Plumas County

From Lake Almanor down the Feather River canyon to Graeagle, Portola and the edge of Sierra Valley, Plumas County is a string of separate valleys. Each trades mostly within itself, so I start local and widen only when needed.

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

Show me the roof, the wood or pellet stove, the deck and its view, and cleared space around the house. On Lake Almanor, photograph the shoreline, the dock and the path down.

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 Plumas County

Plumas County questions

We all live out of state. Can you appraise Mom's cabin near Quincy?
Yes. A neighbor, a caretaker or one of you on a summer visit can take the photos, and I handle the rest from county records and Plumas sales. Nobody has to drive up the Feather River canyon just to learn what the cabin is worth.
Can you value our Greenville property in Plumas County as of before the Dixie Fire?
I can. A value as of a past date, such as the day before the fire, is a retrospective appraisal. I rely on the county record, your older photos and sales from that time in Indian Valley. Your tax advisor or insurer decides how it's used.
When would I get the report for a Plumas 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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