San Mateo home appraisals in 24 hours

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

San Mateo runs from the older streets of Baywood, Aragon and San Mateo Park near downtown, up into the hills around Laurelwood and the Highlands, and east of 101 to Shoreview and the newer homes at Bay Meadows. I value homes here after a parent dies, in divorces and for Prop 19 transfers, often for a house that hasn't sold since the 1960s.

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What I look at in San Mateo

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    In Baywood, Aragon and San Mateo Park, I note the architecture, the lot and the original details of 1920s and 1930s homes, since buyers there pay for character and big trees.

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    The San Mateo Highlands have many Eichlers on the ridge, and I compare them with other Highlands Eichlers, noting views toward the bay or Crystal Springs, radiant heat and remodels.

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    East of 101 near Shoreview and Mariners Island, I check the current flood map for each address, since a flood zone adds carrying costs buyers notice.

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What to photograph

In Baywood, Aragon or San Mateo Park, photograph the millwork, original windows, fireplace and the big trees in the yard. In a Highlands Eichler, show the glass walls and the view toward the bay or the reservoir.

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 San Mateo

San Mateo questions

Will my San Mateo house be reassessed when my kids inherit it?
Under Prop 19, usually yes unless one of them moves in as a primary residence, and even then value beyond a set limit gets added. That's why the market value at the transfer, often the date of death, matters so much on a house bought decades ago. I provide that value; your tax advisor applies it.
If we get an appraisal now but list in spring, is it still good?
An appraisal is a value as of one date, so it stays valid for that date, which is what estates and divorces often need. For pricing a spring listing, San Mateo's market can move in a few months, and I can update the value later with fresh sales.
When would I get the report for a San Mateo 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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