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Appraisers in Orangevale, CA
8 licensed appraisers based in Orangevale, California.
2 Licensed · 1 Certified General · 5 Certified Residential
Orangevale has a small but focused group of licensed appraisers, with most holding Certified Residential credentials, which qualify them to value one- to four-unit residential properties. A few hold the Licensed designation, typically used for residential appraisals with value limitations, and one holds the Certified General credential, permitting appraisal of all property types including commercial and complex assets. This city's appraiser base ranks among the smaller ones in California, with fewer professionals than nearby Sacramento, Folsom, and Elk Grove. All listed appraisers provide a phone number for contact, and none hold licenses in other states. No firms in Orangevale have multiple appraisers based here.
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 Orangevale, CA?
8 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Orangevale according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General, 5 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Orangevale?
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.