Serving Sacramento County

Commercial & Residential Real Estate Appraiser in Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Appraisal Services Near You in Sacramento County

Capital City Valuation is a real estate appraiser in Sacramento, California. We provide high-quality commercial and residential appraisal services across Sacramento county and the surrounding areas. From Folsom to Galt, we’ll provide a fast, thorough valuation of your property — no matter where it’s located. We serve attorneys, CPAs, trusts, realtors, brokers, investors, individual property owners and more. Give us a call at 916-805-8651 or email info@capitalcityvaluation.com for a complimentary consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Residential Real Estate Appraisals

We cover all residential property types including single-family, multi-family, condominiums, mobile homes, proposed construction, vacant land, luxury homes, historic homes, manufactured homes, estate valuation, real estate portfolio valuation, research & development, special purpose properties, relocation, right-of-way/condemnation, & construction defects.

Commercial Real Estate Appraisals

We provide appraisal services for all commercial property needs. This includes narrative reports, with a Sales Comparison Approach & Income Approach, and 71B form reports. Property types include apartment complexes, industrial/warehouse buildings, retail, offices, condominium complexes, residential and commercial land (raw or permitted), right of ways (ROWs), easements, life estates, long-term leases, parking lots & more.

Home Appraisals

We provide reliable home appraisals in Sacramento, helping you understand your property’s true value. With local expertise and fast, accurate service, we make the appraisal process simple and stress-free.

Estate Planning & Date of Death

We provide property valuations for all estate planning purposes. This routinely includes inheritance, estate taxation, and more.

Divorce Settlement

The equitable distribution of marital assets is critical during divorce. We will accurately determine the value of a residential property so it can be distributed equitably.

Litigation Support

We routinely provide expert testimony and appraisal reports in legal disputes involving property values, such as property damage claims, eminent domain cases, and zoning disagreements.

Set the Right List Price

Pricing is crucial to the success of any real estate listing. Use our pre-listing valuation services to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Rental Analysis

We provide property owners or investors with comprehensive rental analysis services. This accurately determines the appropriate rental rates for properties based on both their market value and local rental market conditions.

Remove Your Mortgage Insurance

To stop paying for expensive property mortgage insurance (PMI), you may need an appraisal to show you’ve reached at least 20% of your homes equity.

Accurate Property Measurement

Make sure your MLS listings are always compliant and accurate. We provide ANSI-compliant measurement services that set the standard for accuracy and reliability.

Feasibility Studies

We’re able to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to help assess the potential value of a residential real estate development.

Refinances, Purchases & More

Our appraisal services cover all lending scenarios and products. This includes purchases, refinance, home equity lines of credit, hard money & more.

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 FAQs

  • We provide comprehensive real estate appraisal services. This includes commercial real estate appraisals, home appraisals, estate and probate appraisals, divorce settlement, and more. Explore our full list of services here.

  • We cover commercial properties in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Solano, San Joaquin, Sutter, Yuba, Napa, Sonoma and Stanislaus counties. We cover residential properties in Sacramento County, and parts of Yolo, Placer and El Dorado counties. See our full coverage areas here.

  • Yes. We appraise residential real estate, including homes.

  • Yes. We appraise commercial real estate.

  • No, we cannot appraise the value of a business. We do appraise commercial real estate, so we can value any real estate assets owned by a business.

  • Several key factors can influence it, including the property's location, size, condition, recent sales of comparable properties in the area, current market trends, and any unique features or improvements. If you have questions about how a decision or development might affect your property’s value, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to help.

  • It depends on the complexity and type of property. The on-site inspection takes anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours. However, completing the entire appraisal can take anywhere from a day to a week. We provide accurate reports as quickly as possible. Let us know your timeline and we’ll make sure you receive your appraisal on time.

  • Make sure your property is clean and any necessary repairs have been made. Compile a list of recent improvements or renovations to the property, as these can significantly impact its value. Provide access to all areas of the property, including any additional structures.

  • Yes, appraisers in California are required to be licensed and certified by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA). You can look up the license of any appraiser here, including ours. Our Owner and Chief Appraiser, Kevin Lu, is a Certified General appraiser (license # 031770) with over 20 years of experience appraising properties in and around Sacramento.

  • The cost can vary widely depending on the type and size of the property, its location, and the purpose of the appraisal. For a detailed quote, please contact us.

  • Yes. If you disagree with the value, you can discuss your concerns with the appraiser or request a second property appraisal from a different appraiser for comparison. It's important to provide additional information that may have been overlooked or new evidence of comparable sales that justifies a different valuation.