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Appraisers in Stevenson Ranch, CA
8 licensed appraisers based in Stevenson Ranch, California.
6 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
Stevenson Ranch has one of the smaller appraiser bases in California, with a limited number of licensed professionals based in the city. Most hold the Certified Residential credential, which covers 1-4 unit properties, while a few are certified to appraise all property types, including commercial and complex assets. All appraisers in Stevenson Ranch list a phone number, and at least one is licensed in another state. The city lies within Los Angeles County, which includes several other communities with larger concentrations of 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 Stevenson Ranch, CA?
8 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Stevenson Ranch according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 6 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Stevenson Ranch?
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.