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Appraisers in Antioch, CA
14 licensed appraisers based in Antioch, California.
10 Certified Residential · 1 Certified General · 3 Licensed
Appraisers based in Antioch mostly hold the Certified Residential license, which covers standard one-to-four unit homes, with a few holding the entry-level Licensed credential and a small number holding the broader Certified General credential. Every appraiser in the local listing also has a phone number on file, so reaching one directly does not require digging through a website first. Antioch's appraiser base is classified as a mid-sized appraiser base for the state. The city sits in Contra Costa County alongside Walnut Creek, Danville, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon, each with its own appraisers based there for homeowners searching nearby.
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 Antioch, CA?
14 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Antioch according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General, 10 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Antioch?
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.