Home appraisals in Sonoma County, by tomorrow

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

Sonoma County homes range from Santa Rosa tracts and Petaluma Victorians to Russian River cabins, west county farmhouses among old orchards and vineyards, and ranches in the hills around Sonoma and Kenwood. I value them after a death in the family, in divorces and for trusts, and since the fires, some owners also need a value tied to a specific past date.

Seat: Santa Rosa32 ZIP codesToday or any past dateWithin 24 hours

What I look at in Sonoma County

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    In Coffey Park and Fountaingrove, many homes were rebuilt after the 2017 Tubbs Fire, so I compare a rebuild with other rebuilds rather than with the older homes around it.

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    Along the Russian River around Guerneville and Monte Rio, I check flood history, whether the house has been raised, and year-round access on steep, narrow lanes.

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    Out in west county and the valleys, wells, septic, outbuildings and fenced or planted land all count, and I compare acreage with acreage, not with Santa Rosa lots.

Across Sonoma County

Sonoma County runs from Petaluma to Cloverdale and from the Sonoma Valley to Bodega Bay and The Sea Ranch. A Windsor tract, a Sebastopol farmhouse and a Jenner cliffside home need very different comparables, and I keep them apart.

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

Photograph the cleared space around the house, the roof and vents, the well and septic area, and any barn or studio. Near the river, show the foundation height and the stairs up to the main floor.

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 Sonoma County

Sonoma County questions

Our Sonoma County house burned, can you value it as of the day before the fire?
Yes. I can value a home as of a past date using Sonoma County sales from before the fire, plus records, permits and any photos of the house as it was. Owners use that value with their insurance or tax advisors, who decide how it applies.
I live back east, how do I get Dad's place near Sebastopol appraised?
You don't need to fly out. Anyone you trust locally can walk the property with a phone. On a rural place, ask them to include the well, the outbuildings and the road in. I take it from there with county records and west county sales.
When would I get the report for a Sonoma 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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