Queen Anne Home Appraisals: Match the Purpose and Date

A Queen Anne residential appraisal should match the decision, property and date. Divorce, estate planning and assessment evidence are different assignments.

Start with the specific Seattle residence

Identify the parcel or condominium unit and the real-property interest. Describe accessory space, alterations, condition and any documented restrictions. A neighborhood name alone does not determine value or substitute for the residence’s characteristics and competing market.

Keep estate planning and death dates distinct

A planning assignment during an owner’s lifetime may use a current date. Date-of-death work addresses a specified historical date. A later heir buyout may ask for current value again. Confirm which decision and users the report is intended to serve.

Use the proper assessment authority

Queen Anne property assessments are a King County matter. The county’s Board publishes valuation-petition requirements; there is no separate neighborhood or city tax assessor appeal route. An appraisal provides evidence rather than a guaranteed lower assessment.

Confirm the residential assignment

Alpha’s routine residential service area is King, Snohomish and Skagit Counties. The property, intended use, effective date and users guide the scope. Commercial properties, personal possessions and business valuations are not included by a broad home-appraisal description.

Use the report within its stated limits

Read the property description, analysis, assumptions and effective date. A value opinion does not promise a sale, settlement, assessment reduction or lender acceptance. If the purpose changes, ask whether new work is needed rather than automatically reusing the original report.

What should accompany a quote request?

Send the property address, purpose, requested effective date, intended users, deadline and access contact. Describe the residence type, relevant records and requested deliverable. Mention acreage, accessory units, multiple parcels or unusual features so scope, fee and availability can be confirmed.

Official reference: Property or assignment reference · Property or assignment reference.

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Call 425-753-1971 or email dustin.labrasseur@gmail.com.

Revised October 8, 2026.