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Appraisers in La Mesa, CA
19 licensed appraisers based in La Mesa, California.
6 Certified General · 10 Certified Residential · 3 Licensed
La Mesa has several licensed appraisers, including a mix of Certified General, Certified Residential, and Licensed professionals. Certified General appraisers are qualified to evaluate all types of real property, while Certified Residential appraisers focus on one-to-four unit homes, and Licensed appraisers handle residential properties within state-imposed value limits. All appraisers in La Mesa hold a California license, and none are licensed in other states. The city's appraiser base is one of the smaller among San Diego County cities, with fewer than those in San Diego, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. Phone contact information is available for all licensed appraisers in the city.
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 La Mesa, CA?
19 state-licensed property appraisers are based in La Mesa according to the federal ASC National Registry: 6 Certified General, 10 Certified Residential, and 3 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in La Mesa?
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.