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Appraisers in Santa Clarita, CA
21 licensed appraisers based in Santa Clarita, California.
18 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General · 1 Licensed
A few licensed appraisers in Santa Clarita hold credentials in other states, indicating some cross-state practice. The majority hold a Certified Residential license, which permits appraisals of one-to-four unit residential properties, while a small number are Certified General, qualified to appraise all property types including commercial and complex assets. Santa Clarita has one of the larger appraiser bases in Los Angeles County, though it ranks below nearby cities like Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Torrance. Haas Appraisals is among the firms with multiple appraisers based in the city, reflecting a modest concentration of practice within a single company.
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 Clarita, CA?
21 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Santa Clarita according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General, 18 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Santa Clarita?
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.