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California Coverage

Comprehensive appraisal services throughout the Golden State

California Market Overview

 

Economic Landscape

California's diverse economy includes leading sectors in technology, entertainment, agriculture, aerospace, tourism, and finance, with a Gross State Product of $4.172 trillion (2024). The state offers dynamic market conditions for various appraisal needs, as the world's largest sub-national economy.

 

Property Markets

From the Pacific Coast and metropolitan areas in the west to the Sierra Nevada mountains in the east, and from redwood forests in the northwest to the Mojave Desert in the southeast, California presents diverse property types including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential assets. The Central Valley dominates as a fertile agricultural hub.

 

Legal Environment

California's well-established legal system provides clear frameworks for valuation disputes, tax appeals, and litigation support across all 58 counties.

 

Counties We Serve

Perspecta Valuation provides comprehensive appraisal services across all 58 California counties:

  • Alameda

  • Alpine

  • Amador

  • Butte

  • Calaveras

  • Colusa

  • Contra Costa

  • Del Norte

  • El Dorado

  • Fresno

  • Glenn

  • Humboldt

  • Imperial

  • Inyo

  • Kern

  • Kings

  • Lake

  • Lassen

  • Los Angeles

  • Madera

  • Marin

  • Mariposa

  • Mendocino

  • Merced

  • Modoc

  • Mono

  • Monterey

  • Napa

  • Nevada

  • Orange

  • Placer

  • Plumas

  • Riverside

  • Sacramento

  • San Benito

  • San Bernardino

  • San Diego

  • San Francisco

  • San Joaquin

  • San Luis Obispo

  • San Mateo

  • Santa Barbara

  • Santa Clara

  • Santa Cruz

  • Shasta

  • Sierra

  • Siskiyou

  • Solano

  • Sonoma

  • Stanislaus

  • Sutter

  • Tehama

  • Trinity

  • Tulare

  • Tuolumne

  • Ventura

  • Yolo

  • Yuba

Major Metropolitan Areas

 

Greater Los Angeles (Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area)

  • Population: 13.2 million

  • Counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino

  • Key Industries: Entertainment, aerospace, technology, tourism, international trade

  • Comprehensive valuation services for commercial real estate, film studios, aerospace facilities, and litigation support in Southern California's economic powerhouse.

 

San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metro Area)

  • Population: 4.6 million

  • Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano

  • Key Industries: Technology (Silicon Valley), finance, biotechnology, venture capital

  • Specialized appraisals for high-tech campuses, biotech labs, and commercial properties in the global innovation hub.

 

San Diego-Carlsbad Metro Area

  • Population: 3.3 million

  • Counties: San Diego

  • Key Industries: Biotechnology, defense, tourism, healthcare, military

  • Valuation expertise for biotech facilities, naval bases, resort properties, and medical assets along the coast.

 

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area

  • Population: 4.7 million

  • Counties: Riverside, San Bernardino

  • Key Industries: Logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, e-commerce distribution

  • Appraisal services for warehouses, industrial parks, and agricultural lands in the Inland Empire.

 

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro Area

  • Population: 2.4 million

  • Counties: El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo

  • Key Industries: Government, agriculture, technology, healthcare

  • Specialized valuations for government buildings, tech firms, and farmland in the state capital region.

 

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metro Area

  • Population: 1.9 million

  • Counties: Santa Clara, San Benito

  • Key Industries: Semiconductors, software, venture capital, high-tech manufacturing

  • Valuation services for semiconductor plants, corporate headquarters, and innovation district properties in Silicon Valley.

 

Major Cities in California

Here is a list of the top 10 major cities in California by population for 2025:

  1. Los Angeles

  2. San Diego

  3. San Jose

  4. San Francisco

  5. Fresno

  6. Sacramento

  7. Long Beach

  8. Oakland

  9. Bakersfield

  10. Anaheim

 

California-Specific Appraisal Expertise

 

Agricultural Properties

Farmland, orchards, vineyards, and Central Valley operations across California's fertile agricultural heartland

 

Technology and Entertainment Assets

Valuation of semiconductor fabs, software campuses, film studios, and Hollywood production facilities throughout innovation and media corridors

 

Tax Appeals

Property tax assessment reviews and appeals expertise across all 58 counties

 

Estate Planning

Valuation services for estate planning and gift tax compliance in California

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Providing Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Services Nationwide

Looking for top-tier commercial property appraisers across the nation? At Perspecta Valuation, we're proud to be the leading firm for privately procured commercial real estate appraisals throughout the United States. Our team of seasoned commercial appraisers brings unmatched expertise to every assignment, ensuring precise, reliable valuations you can trust—no matter where your property is located. Experience is the cornerstone of exceptional appraisals—and it truly sets us apart. To earn state certification as a commercial property appraiser, candidates must complete at least three years of rigorous supervised training under veteran professionals, mastering the intricacies of commercial real estate valuation. But certification is just the beginning. True mastery demands years of navigating real-world complexities, from market fluctuations to unique property challenges. That's why every appraiser on our team boasts a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience, with most exceeding 15 years. Whether valuing office towers in major metros, retail spaces in suburban hubs, or industrial complexes in emerging markets, our experts deliver appraisals that stand up to scrutiny. No matter how you discovered us—whether through a search for commercial appraisers near me, commercial appraisals near me, commercial real estate appraisers near me, commercial real estate appraisals near me, commercial property appraisers near me, or commercial property appraisals near me—you're in the right place. We specialize in comprehensive appraisals for all commercial property types, including: Office buildings, Multi-family residential, Retail centers, Industrial and warehouse facilities, Religious institutions, Mixed-use developments, Special-use properties, and Vacant land. Ready to secure a valuation that's accurate, compliant, and tailored to your needs? Contact Perspecta Valuation today for a free, no-obligation quote. Let's discuss how we can support your next transaction with confidence and clarity. 

 

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