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Appraisers in Santa Rosa, CA
46 licensed appraisers based in Santa Rosa, California.
21 Certified Residential · 18 Certified General · 7 Licensed
Santa Rosa has a mid-sized base of licensed appraisers, with a mix of Certified Residential, Certified General, and Licensed credentials. Nearly all appraisers in the city list a phone number, and none hold licenses in other states. Several firms in Santa Rosa employ multiple appraisers, including American AgCredit, Henschel Appraisal Service, and Ward Levy Appraisal Group. The city ranks among the larger appraisal bases in California, with nearby Sonoma County cities like Petaluma, Sebastopol, Sonoma, and Windsor also maintaining 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
46 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Santa Rosa according to the federal ASC National Registry: 18 Certified General, 21 Certified Residential, and 7 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Santa Rosa?
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.