Riverside home appraisals in 24 hours

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

Riverside's housing goes back to the citrus boom: Victorians near downtown and the Mission Inn, Craftsman and Spanish revival bungalows in the Wood Streets, grove lots along Victoria Avenue, and postwar ranch tracts across the city. When one of these houses passes from a parent to a child, or a divorce needs a value, I can provide it from your photos without a walk-through.

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What I look at in Riverside

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    In the Wood Streets and other older districts, I look at what's original: built-ins, wood windows, hardwood floors, porches and detached garages. Your photos tell me how much survives and how much has changed.

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    Historic designation matters here. If a house is a city landmark or sits in a historic district, I note it, because it affects what an owner can change and how buyers see the house.

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    Grove lots in the Arlington Heights greenbelt and larger parcels along Victoria Avenue don't compare with standard tract lots, so I search for sales with similar land and trees.

Neighborhoods in Riverside

La Sierra / Mission GroveUniversity / Riverside East
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What to photograph

Photograph the porch and front of the house, original woodwork and built-ins, the floors, the kitchen and baths, the electrical panel, the water heater, the detached garage, and any foundation cracks you can see.

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 Riverside

Riverside questions

One of us will move into our parents' Riverside house. Do we need an appraisal?
Often, yes. When a child moves in, Prop 19 can carry over part or all of the parents' tax base, depending on the home's market value at the transfer. I provide a dated appraisal that backs up that value; eligibility questions belong with your tax adviser.
Our old Craftsman needs foundation and electrical work. How will that affect the appraisal?
Buyers of old Riverside houses expect some work, but big-ticket items still lower what they'll pay. Photograph the foundation, the panel and any old wiring you can see, and send any inspection report. I compare with older homes that sold needing similar work.
When would I get the report for a Riverside 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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