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Appraisers in Carolina Beach, NC
7 licensed appraisers based in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
4 Certified General · 2 Certified Residential · 1 Licensed
Carolina Beach has one of the smaller appraiser bases in North Carolina, with a mix of Certified General, Certified Residential, and Licensed professionals. Certified General appraisers can evaluate all property types, including commercial and complex residential; Certified Residential appraisers are limited to 1-4 unit dwellings; Licensed appraisers handle residential properties within state-set value limits. Most appraisers in Carolina Beach list a phone number, and a few operate under the same firm. One appraiser holds credentials in another state. Nearby cities in New Hanover County, including Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, also have licensed appraisers based there.
About appraisal licensing in North Carolina
The North Carolina Appraisal Board is a standalone licensing board for appraisers (separate from the NC Real Estate Commission, which licenses agents). It issues four credential levels from Trainee to Certified General. The board's public search returns license type, status, expiration date, and whether the appraiser is enrolled on the federal ASC National Registry, which is required for appraisals in federally related transactions.
- Trainee
- Licensed Residential
- Certified Residential
- Certified General
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most North Carolina markets, with complex or mountain-county properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in North Carolina at $700 to $800 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed property appraisers are in Carolina Beach, NC?
7 state-licensed property appraisers are based in Carolina Beach according to the federal ASC National Registry: 4 Certified General, 2 Certified Residential, and 1 Licensed.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Carolina Beach?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most North Carolina markets, with complex or mountain-county properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in North Carolina at $700 to $800 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a North Carolina appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the North Carolina Appraisal Board license search at https://www.ncappraisalboard.org/search-for-an-appraiser, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.