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Appraisers in Huntington Beach, CA
90 licensed appraisers based in Huntington Beach, California.
28 Certified General · 52 Certified Residential · 10 Licensed
Huntington Beach has a substantial presence of licensed appraisers, with Certified Residential appraisers forming the majority, followed by Certified General and a smaller number of Licensed appraisers. This mix supports a wide range of residential property evaluations, including single-family homes and multi-unit dwellings, as defined by state licensing standards. Among Orange County cities, Huntington Beach ranks among the larger appraiser bases, with several firms employing multiple appraisers. A few professionals hold licenses in other states, and nearly all listed appraisers provide contact information.
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 Huntington Beach, CA?
90 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Huntington Beach according to the federal ASC National Registry: 28 Certified General, 52 Certified Residential, and 10 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Huntington Beach?
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.