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Appraisers in Oroville, CA
7 licensed appraisers based in Oroville, California.
2 Licensed · 1 Certified General · 4 Certified Residential
Oroville has a small group of licensed appraisers, all certified by California. Among them, several hold the Certified Residential credential, which permits appraisals of one-to-four-unit homes, while a few are Licensed or Certified General, the latter allowing appraisal of all property types including commercial. The city ranks among the smaller appraiser bases in California, with all professionals based locally and none holding licenses in other states. Butte County includes other cities with appraisers, such as Chico, which has a significantly larger presence.
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 Oroville, CA?
7 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Oroville according to the federal ASC National Registry: 1 Certified General, 4 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Oroville?
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.