Certified desktop appraisals for estate settlement, IRS step-up in basis, trusts, and gift tax — serving all of Contra Costa County, California. Ordered entirely online.
When a property owner passes away, the estate needs a defensible fair market value as of the date of death. Under IRC §1014, that value becomes the heirs’ new cost basis — the step-up that can eliminate capital gains tax on decades of appreciation. Our desktop appraisal service delivers that valuation for any single-family home or condominium in Contra Costa County, prepared by a California Certified Residential Appraiser and accepted by the IRS, CPAs, and estate attorneys.
Contra Costa County's median home value is approximately $785,000, with typical homes selling in about 25 days. Whether the date of death was last month or years ago, we analyze the comparable sales and market conditions that applied on that specific date.
Pricing: $449 Standard Desktop or $299 Basic Desktop — see pricing details. The entire process is online: submit your order, receive an invoice within one business day, pay, share photos, and download your completed report.
Contra Costa County ranges from affluent Lamorinda communities to more affordable eastern cities like Antioch and Pittsburg. The county assessor's Prop 19 processing timelines can vary, and the wide price range across the county means neighborhood-specific comparable analysis is critical.
Dedicated local pages for 3 Contra Costa County communities — and we cover every city and neighborhood in the county, listed or not:
Don’t see your city? We serve all of Contra Costa County and every county in California. Order online for any residential property in the state.