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Home Value Estimator

Get accurate home price estimates, property details, and price history for any address. Upload a list or search one at a time - export clean CSV or JSON files in minutes.

$0.15 per property

Your free $5 credit covers 33 lookups

How It Works

  1. Enter one address or upload a CSV list of properties you want to research.
  2. Hit Run and our system retrieves estimated home value, property details, and sales history.
  3. Download your complete property valuation report as CSV or JSON - ready to use.

Estimated Home Value

Get current property value estimates with high/low confidence ranges for any residential address.

Price History

View past sales with dates and amounts to track property value appreciation over time.

Property Details

Access beds, baths, square footage, lot size, year built, and property type for every home.

Tax & Comps

Includes tax assessment history and comparable properties nearby for market context.

What Affects Home Value Estimate Accuracy?

Home value estimators use automated valuation models (AVMs) that analyze public records, recent sales data, tax assessments, and property characteristics to generate instant estimates. Understanding what influences accuracy helps you interpret the results and know when additional research may be needed.

Data Availability

Estimates are most accurate in areas with frequent home sales and complete public records. Properties in active markets with detailed sales data typically produce more reliable valuations than rural areas with limited sales history.

Property Type

Single-family homes in established neighborhoods with similar properties nearby generate the most accurate estimates. Unique properties, custom homes, or those with irregular features may show wider value ranges.

Recent Renovations

Automated models cannot see inside your property or account for recent upgrades unless reflected in public records. A remodeled kitchen or new roof may not be captured until the next sale or tax assessment.

Market Conditions

Home values fluctuate based on buyer demand, inventory levels, and local economic factors. Rapidly changing markets or neighborhoods with bidding wars can make estimates lag behind actual market prices.

ScraperCity provides value estimates along with comparable sales data and property details so you can evaluate the context behind each number and make informed decisions.

Built For

Real Estate Investors

Quickly assess property values across multiple markets to find undervalued investment opportunities and analyze potential returns.

Real Estate Agents

Generate home value estimates for seller consultations and market analysis reports in seconds without manual lookups.

Property Managers

Track portfolio values and tax assessments for multiple properties to monitor equity and investment performance.

Market Researchers

Analyze neighborhood trends and home price estimates across large datasets for research projects and market studies.

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Home Value Estimators vs. Professional Appraisals

Automated Home Value Estimators

  • Instant results - estimates generated in seconds
  • Low cost or free for initial research
  • Process hundreds or thousands of properties at once
  • Consistent methodology across all properties
  • Cannot see property condition or recent upgrades
  • May struggle with unique or custom properties

Professional Appraisals

  • In-person inspection of property condition
  • Expert evaluation of unique features and upgrades
  • Required for mortgage lending and official purposes
  • Accounts for qualitative factors algorithms miss
  • Costs several hundred dollars per property
  • Takes days or weeks to schedule and complete

Best practice: Use automated home value estimators for initial research, portfolio analysis, and bulk property screening. For official transactions, refinancing, or final pricing decisions, consult a licensed appraiser or real estate professional who can evaluate your specific property in person.

Sample Output

FieldExample
Address847 Maple Drive, Austin, TX 78701
Estimated Value$485,000
Value Range$460,000 - $510,000
Beds / Baths4 bd / 3 ba
Square Feet2,450
Year Built2003
Property TypeSingle Family
Last Sale$312,000 (2018-06-15)
Tax Assessed Value$445,200 (2023)
Annual Taxes$8,904

Optional: Add owner contact information for +$0.10 per property (includes name, phone, email, and mailing address when available).

Common Use Cases for Bulk Property Valuation

📊Portfolio Analysis

Real estate investors and property managers can upload their entire portfolio to track current market values, identify appreciation trends, and calculate total equity across all holdings. Compare your purchase prices against current estimates to measure ROI and find properties that may be ready to sell or refinance.

🔍Market Research

Analyze entire neighborhoods, ZIP codes, or cities to identify emerging markets and investment opportunities. Export valuation data to spreadsheets for statistical analysis, mapping, or presentations. Researchers can track home price trends across multiple markets without manual lookups.

💼Lead Generation

Real estate agents and wholesalers can estimate property values for targeted marketing campaigns. Identify homeowners sitting on significant equity for FSBO outreach, or find properties with below-market valuations for investment pitches. Combine valuation data with owner contact information for direct mail or call campaigns.

🏠Pre-Listing Research

Before meeting with potential sellers, agents can pull complete property reports including estimated values, comparable sales, and tax history. Arrive at listing appointments prepared with data-backed pricing recommendations and market context to win more business.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the home value estimates?

Our home value estimator aggregates public property records, recent sales data, tax assessments, and market trends to provide comprehensive property valuations. Like all automated valuation models, accuracy varies by location and data availability. You always receive high/low value ranges, comparable sales, and detailed property information so you can evaluate the estimate in context. Estimates tend to be most accurate in areas with frequent home sales and complete public records.

What's the difference between this and Zillow or Redfin?

Most home value estimator tools limit you to one address at a time and don't let you export the data. ScraperCity is built for bulk property lookups - upload a CSV with hundreds or thousands of addresses and get complete valuation reports exported in minutes. You can also optionally add owner contact details for direct outreach, making this ideal for real estate professionals, investors, and researchers who need data at scale.

What types of properties can I look up?

The home value lookup tool works for residential properties including single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and multi-family units. Coverage is best in populated areas with active real estate markets. Commercial properties may have limited data depending on your market.

Can I get bulk home price estimates?

Yes! Upload a CSV with addresses and get property value estimates for hundreds or thousands of homes at once. Perfect for portfolio analysis, market research, or neighborhood valuations. Each lookup costs $0.15 per property, and you only pay for successful results.

Where does the property data come from?

We compile data from county assessor records, public tax databases, and historical sales records. All information is sourced from publicly available government databases and property records. Data freshness varies by county - some update weekly while others update monthly or quarterly.

Should I use this instead of a professional appraisal?

No. Automated home value estimators are useful for research, screening, and preliminary analysis, but they cannot replace professional appraisals for official purposes. Use our tool for bulk analysis and initial valuation, then consult a licensed appraiser or real estate agent for final pricing decisions, mortgage transactions, or legal matters.

Understanding Estimated Value Ranges

Most automated home value estimators provide a range (low to high) rather than a single number. This range reflects the uncertainty inherent in algorithmic valuations and helps you interpret the estimate more accurately.

Example: A home with an estimated value of $485,000 might show a range of $460,000 to $510,000. This means the algorithm has moderate confidence the home would sell somewhere in that $50,000 window based on available data.

Narrow Ranges (±5-10%)

Indicate more confidence in the estimate. Common in areas with many comparable sales, complete property data, and stable markets. Properties in cookie-cutter subdivisions often show narrow ranges.

Wide Ranges (±15-25%)

Suggest less certainty and warrant additional research. Common for unique properties, rural areas with few comparable sales, or markets experiencing rapid change. Consider consulting a local expert for wide-range properties.

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