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Appraisers in Redwood City, CA
11 licensed appraisers based in Redwood City, California.
8 Certified Residential · 3 Certified General
Redwood City has a mix of licensed appraisers, with most holding the Certified Residential credential, which limits them to 1-4 unit dwellings, while several are Certified General and may appraise all property types including commercial and complex assets. Among California cities, its appraiser base is one of the smaller ones, with nearly all listed professionals providing contact information. One appraiser holds a license in another state. Nearby cities in San Mateo County include San Mateo, Daly City, Burlingame, and Millbrae, each with their own local appraiser 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 Redwood City, CA?
11 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Redwood City according to the federal ASC National Registry: 3 Certified General and 8 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Redwood City?
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.