Inherited Property Appraisal

When a property comes to you through an estate or trust, you need to know what it's actually worth — for the estate settlement, for the family, and for the IRS.

Who Is This For

Beneficiaries who've received a property through an estate or trust, families deciding whether to sell or keep an inherited home, and attorneys or CPAs managing the distribution of estate assets all need the same thing: an independent, certified appraisal of current market value.

Why You Need an Appraisal, Not Just an Estimate

An executor, a CPA, or the IRS won't accept a guess, a Zillow number, or what the property "feels like" it's worth. Splitting an estate fairly, setting a tax basis, or deciding whether to sell all come down to one number — and it has to hold up if someone questions it later. An independent, certified appraisal is what gives you that number in writing.

What It Covers

An inherited property appraisal establishes the current fair market value of the property — what it would sell for on the open market today. This is different from a date of death appraisal, which establishes value retroactively.

An inherited property appraisal is used for:

  • Estate settlement — determining fair value for distributing property among multiple heirs

  • Sale decisions — knowing what the property is worth before deciding whether to list it

  • Tax basis — establishing a baseline for calculating future capital gains if the property is sold

  • Refinancing — when a beneficiary wants to keep the property and refinance it

Mat's Signature on Every Report

Mat is the principal appraiser on every assignment — his experience, his standards, and his word on every report. Families navigating an inherited property are often dealing with grief and complexity at the same time. The last thing they need is uncertainty about who's accountable. With Just Appraisals Inc., that's never a question — it's Mat.

Turnaround

Normal turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from the inspection date.

Need it before a listing appointment or an offer deadline? Rush scheduling and rush reporting are available. Additional fees may apply — ask when you reach out.

Pricing

Residential appraisals: $600–$950 depending on property type and square footage.

Rush service and printed hard copy available as add-ons.

Commercial appraisals quoted on request.

Have questions about the process? See our FAQs here —>

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It documents the market value of the property as of the date of death. Heirs, trustees, and CPAs use it for the stepped-up basis, for dividing the property, and for the estate file.

  • That is a common reason to order an independent appraisal. Mat appraises the property, not the family, so the report gives everyone the same documented number to work from.

  • Normal turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from the inspection date. Rush service is available at an extra cost, and how quickly we can turn it depends on Mat's schedule those days.

  • "I'm a CPA... I have a need for really fast turnaround. Mat knew what I needed, and he was able to see me that day. I got an accurate appraisal in half the time of other appraisers I've used."

    —Sean, CPA

  • "We needed an appraisal for my father's estate. Mat came out the next day and sent us a detailed report the following day."

    —Cathy

  • "I flip homes in Orange County and I probably call Just Appraisals every other week for an over the phone consult or a full appraisal."

    —Adam

  • "Their service and attention to detail was way above and beyond what I was expecting and have received from other appraisers. As someone who has been involved in purchasing nearly 1,000 properties I was truly impressed by their level of service and client relations."

    —Greg Crane

  • "I have used his services on several occasions and he has consistently come through beautifully."

    —David Kennedy, DDS

How To Get Started

Fill out the request form and we'll follow up with a confirmation and a quote.

REQUEST INHERITED PROPERTY APPRAISAL

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Questions Before You Request?

Call us directly at 714-409-6123 and describe your situation.

Normal turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from the inspection date. Rush service available at an extra cost.