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Experience. Perspective.
Value You Can Trust.

Independent residential property valuations for estates,
trusts, family offices, private/investment banks, and non-lender appraisal needs throughout the Bay Area.
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James A. Koch, SRA, MBA

40+

Years of Experience

SRA & MBA

Designated

SF Bay Area

Market Expertise

Independent

& Credible

Our Expertise

Tax Planning & Appeal Support

Valuation support for property tax planning, assessment questions, and appeal preparation.

Estate & Probate Appraisals

Date-of-death and estate-related valuations for administration, planning, and reporting.

Trust & Fiduciary Valuations

Independent residential valuations for trustees, beneficiaries, and advisor teams.

Lender Appraisal Services

Residential appraisal services for commercial banks, private banks, investment banks, and credit unions.

Complex Residential Valuation

Consulting-oriented valuation services for unique homes, special circumstances, and important decisions.

​Family Property Transfers

Valuation support for family transfers, planning, and property decisions.

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Why Clients Choose Koch Appraisal

Trusted. Experienced. Local.

Since 1986.
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  • Deep knowledge of Bay Area residential market, with an expertise in the SF Silicon Valley areas.

  • SRA-designated residential appraisal expertise

  • Independent, objective valuation analysis

  • Thorough research and defensible reporting

  • Trusted by family offices, trustees, advisors, lenders, and property owners.

 

Whether planning for the future, administering an estate, or making an important property decision, our goal is to provide clarity and confidence through credible valuation services.

Scenic Landscape

Decades of Insight. Local Expertise. Trusted Valuation Guidance.

Since 1986, Koch Appraisal has provided residential valuation services throughout the Bay Area. Our work is grounded in local market knowledge, professional standards, and decades of experience helping clients make informed property decisions.

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Learn more about our approach and expertise by visiting our full About Us page.

Phone

650-652-3974

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