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Appraisers in Altadena, CA
7 licensed appraisers based in Altadena, California.
3 Certified Residential · 3 Certified General · 1 Licensed
Altadena has a mix of certified residential and certified general appraisers, with a smaller number holding a standard license. Certified general appraisers are qualified to evaluate all property types, including commercial and complex residential, while certified residential appraisers focus on one- to four-unit homes. Licensed appraisers handle residential properties with value restrictions. This city's appraiser base is one of the smaller in California, ranking below most other cities in the state. It shares a county with several other communities that have larger numbers of licensed appraisers, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, and Pasadena.
About appraisal licensing in California
Real estate appraisers in California are licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA), a bureau of the Department of Consumer Affairs. BREA issues four credential levels, from Trainee up to Certified General, which covers all property types including commercial. BREA's public search is updated daily and also shows disciplinary history and licenses expired within the last eight years, so it is worth checking any appraiser you plan to hire.
- Trainee License
- Residential License
- Certified Residential
- Certified General
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most California markets, with complex or high-value properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in California at $750 to $1,000 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed property appraisers are in Altadena, CA?
7 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Altadena according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General, 3 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Altadena?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most California markets, with complex or high-value properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in California at $750 to $1,000 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a California appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) license search at https://www2.brea.ca.gov/breasearch/faces/party/search.xhtml, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.