RealVals appraises homes in Larkspur, including canyon homes in Baltimore Canyon and Madrone Canyon and condos and townhomes near Larkspur Landing. A canyon house and a Landing condo rarely share comparable sales, so each report starts with the right set.
Austin Fernald, a California Certified Residential Appraiser based in San Rafael, does every inspection and writes every report himself, for estates, trusts, divorces, gifts, tax appeals and sales.
Get a Free Larkspur Appraisal Quote
Or call or text 415-233-6925. RealVals sends a fee quote within one business day, and most reports are delivered 4 to 5 business days after the inspection.
- California Certified Residential Appraiser, license AR3002942
- More than 3,000 appraisal reports since 2012
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 29 reviews
- Fees start at $500 for a house or condo (see pricing)
Date of Death Appraisal in Larkspur
A date of death appraisal sets the value of a home on the day the owner died. Heirs use it to document their stepped-up tax basis, and trustees and executors use it to divide or sell the property. Read more about date of death appraisals.
Estate, Trust and Probate Appraisals in Larkspur
Many Larkspur homes pass to the next generation through a living trust, so there’s no probate and no court-appointed referee. The successor trustee hires the appraiser directly. When an estate does go through probate, it’s handled at the Marin County Superior Court in the Hall of Justice at the Civic Center, in San Rafael.
Divorce Appraisal in Larkspur
When a couple splits community property, the house is often the biggest asset to divide. RealVals can value it as of the date of separation, a current date, or both, in a report written for both sides and their attorneys. See divorce appraisals.
Gift Tax Appraisal in Larkspur
If you give a property, or a share of one, to a family member, an appraisal documents its fair market value for the Form 709 gift tax return. See gift tax appraisals.
Pre-Listing and Market Value Appraisals in Larkspur
A pre-listing appraisal gives you an independent value before you pick a list price. A market value appraisal covers everything else: buyouts between co-owners, private sales and financial planning.
Property Tax Appeal Appraisal in Larkspur
If you think your assessed value is too high, you can appeal to the Marin County Assessment Appeals Board. Regular appeals are filed between July 2 and November 30. An appraisal as of the January 1 lien date is the evidence the board looks at. See property tax appeal appraisals for the San Francisco and Marin deadlines.
Get a free quote for your Larkspur appraisal or call or text 415-233-6925.
Larkspur Property Types RealVals Appraises
- Canyon homes in Baltimore Canyon and Madrone Canyon
- Condos and townhomes near Larkspur Landing
- Single-family homes
- Condos and townhomes
- 2 to 4 unit buildings
- Residential land
Who RealVals Works With in Larkspur
Most RealVals clients in Larkspur are executors and successor trustees, estate planning and probate attorneys, family law attorneys and divorcing spouses, CPAs, and homeowners getting ready to sell. RealVals reports are written for the IRS, the Marin County Superior Court and the Assessment Appeals Board, as well as for the families and advisors who rely on them.
How a Larkspur Appraisal Works
- Send the address, what the appraisal is for, and the effective date if it isn’t today (for example, the date of death or date of separation).
- RealVals sends a fee quote and delivery date within one business day.
- Austin Fernald inspects the property and researches Larkspur sales from the right time period.
- You get a written report, usually 4 to 5 business days after the inspection, ready for your attorney, CPA, trustee or the court.
Austin Fernald is licensed as a Certified Residential Appraiser by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers. You can check his license on the BREA license lookup.
Reviews From Appraisal Clients
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 29 reviews. Read them on Google and Yelp.
When my father passed away, I found myself needing a date of death appraisal, a process that was completely new to me. Austin made what felt overwhelming much more manageable. He was responsive and thorough in all of his communications, answered my questions with patience, and was flexible on timing. As someone who lives in a different county, with the house in Marin, it was reassuring to have someone local who was easy to reach and very responsive.
Look no further, Austin is great! I needed his help with a date of death appraisal in Mill Valley. He responded quickly to my email request. We spoke by phone and the appraisal was set up that week. He arrived on time and performed a thorough inspection. He gave me the date the appraisal would be ready, only three business days. The appraisal arrived that morning. It was a thorough report with comps, pictures, and great explanations. I researched other appraisers, glad I went with Austin at Realvals.
Austin’s work is exceptional. Not only was Austin’s appraisal detailed and thorough, but Austin generously helped us with follow up questions well beyond the scope of his original work. We could not help be impressed with how well Austin knew our market, and yet his price was one of the most competitive bids we received. The signed appraisal came back quickly in fully digital form, including a fantastic level of supporting documentation. We highly recommend Austin from RealVals if you want a professional dedicated enough to go the extra mile when necessary. Our case required a little extra after the appraisal itself, and Austin didn’t blink an eye in seeing us through to getting us there.
Prompt communications, flexible scheduling even going on site on a saturday. Thorough report provided in a matter of days. Highly recommended!
Austin from RealVals provided an excellent residential appraisal on fairly short notice. Austin was flexible on appointment time and other details, such as providing an original signed copy of the appraisal. The appraisal was extremely thorough and well-evidenced. And the price was the most competitive. I highly recommend Austin from RealVals for your appraisal needs.
Austin completed appraisals for our portfolio of over a dozen properties spanning the North Bay and East Bay. The properties include single family homes, condo's and multi-units. Very professional, great communication, and very prompt. Highly recommended.
Larkspur Neighborhoods RealVals Serves
Larkspur has older homes on smaller lots near downtown and Magnolia Avenue, and wooded hillside homes in Baltimore Canyon and Madrone Canyon. Near the ferry at Larkspur Landing there are more condos and townhomes.
Greenbrae and Kentfield sit right next to Larkspur, but each one is its own market with its own price level, so the comparable sales come from the right side of the line.
RealVals appraises homes in Downtown, Baltimore Canyon, Madrone Canyon, Palm Hill, Hillview and Larkspur Landing. For recent sale prices, see Larkspur home values.
Larkspur Appraisal FAQs
Are Larkspur, Greenbrae and Kentfield the same market?
No. They sit side by side, but homes sell at different price levels in each, so a Larkspur house is compared with Larkspur sales first. See the Greenbrae and Kentfield appraiser pages.
Do you appraise condos and townhomes near Larkspur Landing?
Yes, along with single-family homes and 2 to 4 unit buildings.
Do you cover all of Larkspur?
Yes. RealVals appraises homes in Downtown, Baltimore Canyon, Madrone Canyon, Palm Hill, Hillview and Larkspur Landing.
How much does an appraisal cost in Larkspur?
Fees start at $500 for a single-family house, condo or land and $700 for a 2 to 4 unit building. Date of death and other past-date appraisals often cost more because they need research into older sales. RealVals quotes each job within one business day.
How long does a Larkspur appraisal take?
You get a fee quote within one business day. After that, most reports are delivered 4 to 5 business days after the inspection.
Other Marin Towns RealVals Serves
RealVals also appraises homes in nearby Corte Madera and Greenbrae, and across the rest of Marin County. See all areas RealVals serves.
Get a Larkspur Appraisal Quote
Call or text 415-233-6925, email [email protected], or send the address through the free quote form. RealVals replies with a fee and a delivery date within one business day.