Residential appraiser serving Salt Lake County, Utah
Independent, USPAP-compliant residential valuations across every Salt Lake County neighborhood — from the Avenues to Daybreak, Sugar House to Herriman. 5–7 day reports, signed by a state-certified appraiser.
Salt Lake County is the densest, deepest residential market we appraise in — and the one with the most varied building stock. A 1920s Avenues bungalow, a 1960s Holladay rambler, a 2024 Daybreak townhome, and a Cottonwood Heights custom on a half-acre all live inside the same county. Each demands different comparable selection, different adjustment grids, and different research.
Cities and neighborhoods we appraise
Regular work across Salt Lake City (Avenues, Sugar House, Rose Park, Liberty Wells, Federal Heights, East Bench, Foothill, Glendale, Poplar Grove, Yalecrest), Sandy, West Jordan, Murray, Holladay, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, South Jordan (including Daybreak), Draper, Riverton, Herriman, Bluffdale, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Magna, Midvale, and Kearns.
Common assignments in Salt Lake County
- Estate and date-of-death valuations — Salt Lake County has more long-held generational properties than any other Utah county. Retrospective appraisals for probate and IRS Form 706 are weekly work. See our guide for attorneys.
- Divorce equitable distribution — engaged jointly or by either party. Neutral, court-ready reports.
- Property tax appeals — appeals to the Salt Lake County Board of Equalization, with comparable-sales analysis time-adjusted to the January 1 lien date. Walkthrough in our tax appeal post.
- Pre-listing and pre-purchase appraisals — especially for cash offers, off-market deals, and unique properties (historic Avenues, view-premium East Bench, foothill custom homes).
- Refinance, FHA, conventional, and PMI removal — for credit unions, community banks, and AMC partners.
- House measurement (ANSI Z765) — standalone square-footage measurements for FHA, MLS corrections, or pre-listing prep.
Salt Lake County market characteristics
Three things make Salt Lake County a uniquely appraisable market: density of comparables (volume in most neighborhoods supports tight adjustment grids), renovation variance (a 1925 home in the Avenues might be a museum piece or a flip — and the difference is $400K+), and steep micro-market gradients (a one-block move can swing value 15% near 9th & 9th, Liberty Park, or 21st South). Mass-appraisal models miss these gradients; a hands-on residential appraiser doesn't.
Salt Lake County Board of Equalization
If you're considering a property tax appeal, the Salt Lake County Assessor — Appeals portal is the official starting point. The deadline is generally 45 days from the Notice of Valuation mailing or September 15, whichever is later. We turn appraisal-supported appeals around in 5–7 business days — well inside the BOE deadline if you start before mid-August. Read our step-by-step guide.
What you get
A USPAP-compliant residential appraisal report, typically 25–40 pages, with three to five closed-sale comparables, an adjustment grid, photographs of the subject, and a narrative explaining the valuation theory. Signed by a Utah Certified Residential Appraiser (Lic. 10948175-CR00) — admissible in Utah district court, accepted by the IRS, and trusted by lenders.
For Salt Lake County engagements, request a quote with the property address, intended use, and effective date. Quote response typically within one business day; reports delivered 5–7 business days from inspection access.