Residential appraisal requests from homeowners, attorneys, accountants and fiduciaries across Bullhead City. Describe the property, say what the appraisal will be used for and give the date it should speak to.
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Residential appraisal requests in Bullhead City
A residential appraisal is an independent opinion of a home's market value for a stated purpose and effective date. Bullhead City's housing runs from river-frontage homes to manufactured homes on small lots to newer subdivisions on the higher ground east of the Colorado River, so the first step is pinning down the property type and the report's readers.
Homes and land we appraise in Bullhead City
- Single-family detached homes, including houses in the planned communities along Bullhead Parkway and the earlier development near Highway 68.
- Condominiums and townhomes.
- 2-4 unit properties: duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes.
- Manufactured homes placed on permanent foundations. The city's 2016 General Plan reports that about 11% of the city, roughly 4,100 acres, is zoned Single Family Manufactured Home (R1MH).
- Waterfront properties. The same plan describes more than four miles of Colorado River frontage lined with homes in the Riviera area.
- Vacant residential lots, both improved sites and unimproved ones. The plan put the city's undeveloped land at about 60%.
When a residential appraisal comes up in Bullhead City
Before you list
A pre-listing appraisal gives you an independent, documented basis for an asking price.
Selling on your own
Without an agent, a neutral appraisal can anchor the conversation with a buyer.
Mortgage insurance and refinancing
If you plan to ask your lender to cancel private mortgage insurance or to refinance, ask the servicer or lender what valuation it requires before you order.
A Mohave County property tax appeal
The Mohave County Assessor's Office sets full cash value on taxable property. Before March 1 each year it mails owners a notice of value showing the full cash value and, if applicable, the limited property value (A.R.S. § 42-15101); the valuation date is January 1 of the year preceding the one in which the taxes are levied (§ 42-11001). An owner who thinks the value is too high may petition the assessor within 60 days after the notice was mailed, stating an opinion of full cash value and supporting it; under the market approach that means the full cash value of at least one comparable property in the same area or a sale of the property itself (§ 42-16051). If the petition is denied, the Assessor's booklet says an appeal to the Mohave County Board of Equalization must arrive within 25 days of the decision; court appeals carry their own deadlines. An appraisal for an appeal looks back to the January 1 valuation date. Confirm the dates on your notice with the Mohave County Assessor; no appraisal can promise a result.
Floodplain questions
The 2016 General Plan describes a large floodplain area at the south end of the city, where newer housing was raised above the floodplain on fill. The City of Bullhead City provides information on FEMA-designated floodplains for specific properties; bring any determination you have for the parcel.
Donations and relocation
Gifts of real estate and employer relocation programs come with their own requirements. Share the recipient's instructions when you ask for a quote.
How a residential appraisal moves
- Request. Call (928) 833-9255 or use the contact form, listing the address, about how large the home is, what kind of property it is and the decision the value supports.
- Schedule. Confirm access and a date for the inspection.
- Inspect. Depending on the agreed scope, the visit can include measurements, photographs and notes on condition and features.
- Research. The appraiser analyzes Bullhead City sales relevant to the effective date and reconciles them into a value.
- Report. Delivery follows the timetable agreed when the scope was set.
Areas of Bullhead City we appraise
Requests are welcome from across the city, including the areas the 2016 General Plan names: Original Bullhead, the first downtown along the river; the City Center area around City Hall; the Riviera area; the higher elevations east of the river, where Punta de Vista and Sunridge Estates sit near Highway 68; the planned communities along Bullhead Parkway, including Desert Foothills Estates, El Camino Village, Fox Creek Estates, Laredo Village and Laughlin Ranch; Palo Verde Meadows; the Viewpoint area annexed in 2007; and the floodplain area at the city's south end. Share the full address to confirm coverage and availability.
How a residential fee is set
A residential fee depends on the request and on the home itself. Ask for a written scope, fee and delivery estimate; turnaround, purpose, and the size and complexity of the home all count. Divorce, estate and IRS step-up work typically needs more research and reporting than a pricing decision.
Ask for a quote on a Bullhead City home
Send the address, name the property type and say what decision the value will support.
Request a quote · Call (928) 833-9255