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Appraisers in Santa Clara, CA
10 licensed appraisers based in Santa Clara, California.
2 Licensed · 4 Certified General · 4 Certified Residential
Santa Clara has one of the smaller appraiser bases in California, with a modest number of licensed professionals serving the area. Among them, most hold either Certified Residential or Certified General credentials, allowing them to appraise single-family homes and more complex properties including commercial real estate. A few are licensed in other states, and nearly all provide contact information. No firms in the city 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 Santa Clara, CA?
10 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Santa Clara according to the federal ASC National Registry: 4 Certified General, 4 Certified Residential, and 2 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Santa Clara?
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.