Laguna Hills Real Estate Appraiser
Just Appraisals Inc. has been appraising properties in Laguna Hills and throughout Orange County for over 24 years. Every appraisal carries Mat's signature — his experience, his standards, his word.
Mat’s Take on Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills runs a wide spread, and knowing where a property sits on that spread matters more than the address alone.
Nellie Gail Ranch is the top of it — over a thousand acres of equestrian-zoned estates, private horse facilities, riding arenas, and trail access, no age restriction, with prices that can run anywhere from a bit over a million to well past five, depending on lot size and improvements.
Moulton Ranch is a different kind of premium: gated, custom-built homes on view lots, without the equestrian infrastructure but with its own kind of exclusivity.
Then there's the rest of the city — Laguna Hills Estates, Laguna Terrace, communities like Cornerstone — solidly built, often mid-size tract and townhome product going back to the early 1970s, resort-style amenities in some, none of the gate premium of Moulton Ranch or the acreage premium of Nellie Gail.
The appraisal mistake I see most in Laguna Hills is pulling a comp from "somewhere in Laguna Hills" without checking which of these three tiers it actually belongs to. A horse property, a gated custom home, and a 1970s tract house are not the same job, even three streets apart.
24 Years In Orange County
Mat's been appraising Laguna Hills property since 2002, from Nellie Gail's acreage to the older tract neighborhoods that make up most of the city.
Offices in San Clemente and Santa Ana — 806 E Avenida Pico, Suite I-240, San Clemente, CA 92672, and 2321 E 4th St, Suite C-312, Santa Ana, CA 92705. (714) 409-6123.
How We Can Help in Laguna Hills
We handle residential and commercial appraisals throughout Laguna Hills and Orange County — for estate settlements, divorce proceedings, pre-listing decisions, and legal matters.
Estate Appraisals — date of death, inherited property, step-up in basis, and trust administration
Divorce Appraisals — independent, defensible valuations for divorce proceedings and legal separations
Pre-Listing Appraisals — know what your Laguna Hills home is worth before it goes on the market
Commercial Appraisals — income-producing and investment properties. Call to discuss scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — Nellie Gail's acreage lots are a different market than the older tract neighborhoods that make up most of the city, and the comps shouldn't be mixed.
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Yes, regularly — estate settlements, divorce proceedings, pre-listing opinions, and other legal matters.
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A lender-assigned appraiser may have never worked Laguna Hills before. Mat has, since 2002.
Licensed & Certified
Mat holds a California State Certified Residential Appraiser license through the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA License #AR029995) and is a licensed California real estate agent.
Just Appraisals Inc. maintains offices in San Clemente and Santa Ana.
Turnaround
Normal turnaround in Laguna Hills is 3 to 5 business days from the inspection date.
Rush service is available at an extra cost when deadlines are tight.
Pricing
Residential appraisals: $600–$950 depending on appraisal type, property type and square footage.
Rush service and printed hard copy available as add-ons. Commercial appraisals quoted on request.
Nearby Areas
Also appraising nearby: Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo
Request an Appraisal in Laguna Hills
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Or call Mat directly at (714) 409-6123
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Call us directly at 714-409-6123.
Normal turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from the inspection date. Rush service available at an extra cost.