San Diego County
Commercial Real Estate Appraisals in San Diego
San Diego is home base. PM Appraisal is a family-owned commercial appraisal firm headquartered in San Diego County, with about 40 years of appraising across California. When you call (805) 990-9700, you talk directly to the appraiser on your assignment. Rush commercial appraisals in 5 to 7 business days.
Coverage
Commercial appraisers based in San Diego, covering the whole county
Our team appraises commercial property throughout San Diego County, from the coast to the backcountry and from the border to the Orange and Riverside County lines. That includes the City of San Diego and communities such as the ones listed here.
Because we cover all of California, we also handle the rest of your portfolio, whether it sits in Imperial County, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles or the Bay Area. One call, one appraisal firm. See every California county we cover.
Property in San Diego County? Call (805) 990-9700.
South County
Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, Imperial Beach
North County Coastal
Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach
North County Inland
Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Poway, Fallbrook, Valley Center
East County
El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside, Ramona, Alpine
Central San Diego
Downtown, Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, Sorrento Valley, Miramar
Property types
San Diego property types we appraise
San Diego's commercial market is unusually mixed. Our team appraises all of it.
Industrial and warehouse
Otay Mesa and the border logistics corridor, Miramar, Kearny Mesa, and the Highway 78 corridor through Vista, San Marcos and Escondido
Office and life science
Downtown, Mission Valley, UTC, Sorrento Valley and Carlsbad
Retail
Neighborhood centers, strip centers and single-tenant buildings countywide
Multifamily (5+ units) and mixed-use
Urban infill, older coastal apartments and ground-floor retail with units above
Gas stations and convenience stores
Hotels and motels
Coastal and tourist-area hospitality
Agricultural and rural land
North County groves and nurseries, Ramona and backcountry acreage
Land and special-purpose
Vacant and development land, and special-purpose properties
Not sure your property fits? Call (805) 990-9700 and describe it to your appraiser. All property types.
Local factors that affect San Diego appraisals
Every market has its own issues. In San Diego County, a good appraisal accounts for things like:
- The Coastal Zone. Property in the California Coastal Zone can face added permitting through the California Coastal Commission or a city's certified local coastal program, which can affect redevelopment potential and highest and best use.
- Cross-border trade. Industrial demand around Otay Mesa is tied to trade through the border ports of entry, which shapes rents and land values in South County.
- Military and defense presence. Major installations and defense contractors influence housing demand, office demand and nearby land use.
- Wildfire exposure and insurance. Backcountry and wildland-interface properties can carry higher insurance costs and underwriting questions that affect value.
- Water and rural land. For agricultural and rural parcels, water source and cost are central to value.
- Density and zoning changes. State housing laws and local zoning updates have changed what can be built on many urban sites, which matters for land and redevelopment analysis.
- Prop 13 and reassessment. Ownership changes, including transfers at death, can trigger reassessment by the San Diego County Assessor. That is one reason estates often need a date-of-death value quickly. (General information. Talk to your attorney or CPA about your situation.)
San Diego appraisals for lenders, estates, divorce and litigation
Private and hard money lenders. San Diego has an active private lending market. We provide collateral appraisals with a timeline you can plan a closing around, including bridge, construction and fix-and-flip loans. Private lenders: call (805) 990-9700 for a quote and timeline today.
Estates and trusts. Estate, trust and probate matters in the county are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. In a formal probate, the court-appointed probate referee values the real property on the Inventory and Appraisal. Private date-of-death appraisals are commonly used for trust administration, stepped-up basis, estate tax filings and disputes. We appraise commercial and residential property as of the date of death for trustees, executors, heirs, attorneys and CPAs.
Divorce. Family law cases in San Diego County are also heard by the San Diego Superior Court. We provide date of separation and current value divorce appraisals of commercial and residential property for family law attorneys and their clients.
Litigation and retroactive work. Partnership disputes, partition actions and appraisal review, plus retrospective appraisals that value a property as of a past date.
Attorneys and CPAs: call (805) 990-9700 to scope a date-of-death, divorce or retroactive appraisal.
Why San Diego clients call PM Appraisal
- You talk to your appraiser. No coordinator, no AMC portal.
- The phone gets answered. (805) 990-9700.
- Rush commercial appraisals in 5 to 7 business days.
- Detailed narrative reports that show the work.
- Headquartered here, statewide coverage, and about 40 years of work across California.
Standard commercial reports typically take about 7 to 10 business days. Based in San Diego County, serving all of California.
Related reading: How long does a commercial appraisal take in California? and Date of death appraisal in California.
San Diego Commercial Appraisal FAQ
Do you have commercial appraisers in San Diego?
Yes. PM Appraisal is headquartered in San Diego County and appraises commercial property throughout San Diego County and the rest of California. Call (805) 990-9700 to talk to your appraiser.
How fast can I get a commercial appraisal in San Diego?
We offer rush commercial appraisals in 5 to 7 business days. Timing depends on the property type, scope and how quickly documents and access are available. Call (805) 990-9700 for a timeline.
Do you appraise property in North County and East County?
Yes. We cover the entire county, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, Vista, El Cajon, Ramona and the backcountry.
Do I need a private appraisal if a San Diego probate referee is assigned?
Possibly. In a formal probate, the referee values the real property for the court inventory. Private date-of-death appraisals are often used for trust administration, basis, tax filings and disputes. Ask your attorney or CPA which applies to you.
Can you handle a portfolio with properties in San Diego and other counties?
Yes. We appraise property in every California county, so one firm can handle the whole portfolio.
What property types do you appraise in San Diego?
Industrial, office, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, gas stations, hotels and motels, agricultural and rural land, development land and special-purpose properties.
Need a San Diego commercial appraisal?
Talk directly to the appraiser on your assignment. Rush commercial appraisals in 5 to 7 business days.