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Appraisers in Castro Valley, CA
8 licensed appraisers based in Castro Valley, California.
6 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
Most licensed appraisers in Castro Valley have a phone number on file, making them reachable for residential appraisal needs. The majority hold a Certified Residential credential, which permits appraisals of one-to-four unit properties, while a smaller number are Certified General, qualified to appraise all property types including commercial and complex sites. Castro Valley has one of the smaller appraiser bases in California, ranking below most other cities in the state. It is part of Alameda County, which includes nearby cities with larger numbers of licensed appraisers such as Fremont, Oakland, Livermore, and Pleasanton.
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 Castro Valley, CA?
8 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Castro Valley according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 6 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Castro Valley?
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.