Certified desktop appraisals for estate settlement, IRS step-up in basis, trusts, and gift tax — serving all of Orange 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 Orange County, prepared by a California Certified Residential Appraiser and accepted by the IRS, CPAs, and estate attorneys.
Orange County's median home value is approximately $1,050,000, with typical homes selling in about 26 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.
Orange County's assessor maintains some of the most detailed property records in the state, with Mello-Roos districts and HOA-governed communities adding layers of complexity to valuations. The county's proximity to employment centers in Los Angeles and its own job base create persistent demand that supports property values.
Dedicated local pages for 20 Orange County communities — and we cover every city and neighborhood in the county, listed or not:
Don’t see your city? We serve all of Orange County and every county in California. Order online for any residential property in the state.