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Appraisers in Manteca, CA
13 licensed appraisers based in Manteca, California.
11 Certified Residential · 2 Licensed
Manteca has a mid-sized group of licensed home appraisers, with most holding the Certified Residential credential and a few licensed at the basic level. All listed appraisers in the city provide services within California and none hold licenses in other states. Among nearby cities in San Joaquin County, Stockton and Tracy each have a larger number of appraisers, while Lodi has a comparable base. No firms in Manteca employ multiple appraisers.
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 Manteca, CA?
13 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Manteca according to the federal ASC National Registry: 11 Certified Residential and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Manteca?
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.