Real Estate Appraisal Services in Murrieta, Riverside County, California

Brian Ward Appraisal provides comprehensive real estate appraisal services throughout Murrieta and the surrounding Riverside County area. With 22 years of experience and more than 7,000 completed appraisals, we specialize in non-mortgage appraisals designed for courts, attorneys, and financial professionals.

Whether you need a divorce appraisal, bankruptcy valuation, estate assessment, or any other specialized appraisal in Murrieta, our certified appraisers deliver thorough, defensible reports. We've expanded our service area to include Riverside County communities and produce appraisals that meet the exacting standards required by courts and legal professionals.

We serve Murrieta and all surrounding areas throughout Riverside County. Our appraisers have extensive knowledge of local market conditions and property types in this region.

Murrieta Market Snapshot

Current residential market conditions in Murrieta as of June 2026. These trends provide context for property valuations in this area.

$691K Typical Home Value -1.1% yr/yr
$665K Median Sale Price -5.0% yr/yr
520 Active Listings -3.2% yr/yr
132 Pending Sales +3.9% yr/yr

Home Value Trend — 12 Months

$689K$691K$694K$696K$699KJun '25SepDecMarJun '26

Median Sale Price — 12 Months

$649K$662K$674K$687K$700KMay '25AugNovFebMay '26

The Home Value chart tracks Zillow's smoothed estimate of typical home values across all properties in the area — not just those that sold. The Median Sale Price chart shows the actual midpoint price of homes that closed escrow each month. Together they illustrate both the broader market trend and what buyers are currently paying.

142 New Listings -7.2% yr/yr
47.8% Sold Above List
26.7% Listings with Price Cuts
60 (Warm) Market Temperature

Recent Real Estate News in Murrieta

  • Murrieta Typical Home Value Eased 1.1% Year Over Year to $691,252 — Zillow's smoothed home-value index for Murrieta eased about 1.1% over the past year to roughly $691,252. In context, the local market currently reads Warm on Zillow's 0-100 temperature scale, active inventory is down about 3% from a year ago, and roughly 27% of listings have taken a price cut.
  • 30-Year Fixed Edges Up to 6.55% in Mid-July — Freddie Mac's weekly survey put the average 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.55% for the week of July 16, 2026, up from 6.49% a week earlier and 6.43% at the start of the month. Rates still sit below the 6.75% average of a year ago, so financing costs remain modestly friendlier than last summer even as purchase applications have softened.
  • Inland Empire Median Settles Near $590,000 — The Inland Empire's median sale price has been running around $590,000 in recent months, with Riverside and San Bernardino county home values each easing roughly 1.5% over the past year. Inventory keeps building as sales volume slows, which has moved most Inland Empire submarkets toward balance: well-priced homes still draw competing offers, while overpriced listings sit.

Source: Zillow Research, data through June 2026. Updated weekly. Market temperature ranges from 0 (cold) to 100 (hot).

Appraisal Services & Pricing in Murrieta

Your fee is quoted upfront before you commit — no hidden costs or surprises.

$299 Basic Desktop Appraisal

Concise restricted-use report with full comparable sales analysis. USPAP & IRS compliant. Popular for date-of-death and estate valuations.

$649 Drive-By Appraisal

Desktop analysis plus exterior photos and neighborhood observation by the appraiser.

$699 Standard Appraisal

Full interior and exterior inspection with photographs and detailed condition assessment. Court & IRS ready.

2-4 Unit Properties: Desktop from $549  |  Standard from $799

Add-Ons: Sq ft measurement $35/1,500 sf  |  Rush +30%

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