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Appraisers in Dana Point, CA
20 licensed appraisers based in Dana Point, California.
12 Certified Residential · 6 Certified General · 2 Licensed
Dana Point is in Orange County, where several nearby cities including Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana have established appraiser bases. A modest number of licensed appraisers operate in Dana Point, with most holding Certified Residential credentials, a smaller group qualified to appraise all property types including commercial, and a few with only a state license. Several firms employ multiple appraisers here, and a small number hold licenses in other states. Nearly all list a phone number.
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 Dana Point, CA?
20 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Dana Point according to the federal ASC National Registry: 6 Certified General, 12 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Dana Point?
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.