Redondo Beach, a vibrant coastal city in Los Angeles County, offers a diverse range of properties—from oceanfront condos and luxury townhomes in South Redondo to single-family homes and investment units in North Redondo. With its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Redondo Pier, and major employment centers, Redondo Beach real estate is often the most valuable asset in a homeowner’s estate. When a property owner passes away, a certified Date of Death Appraisal becomes essential for legal, tax, and fiduciary purposes.
If you’re an estate attorney, CPA, fiduciary, or heir managing a property in Redondo Beach, understanding how a Date of Death Appraisal works will help ensure accurate reporting, equitable asset division, and compliance with IRS and probate requirements.
A Date of Death Appraisal is a certified valuation that determines the fair market value of a property as of the date the property owner passed away. This is a retrospective appraisal, meaning the valuation is based on market conditions and comparable sales at the time of death—not current market value.
This type of appraisal is required for:
Probate court filings
IRS estate tax submissions (Form 706)
Trust and fiduciary accounting
Establishing a stepped-up basis for capital gains
Equitable distribution of real estate among heirs
Redondo Beach properties—especially those in South Redondo near the Esplanade or with ocean views—can exceed federal estate tax exemption thresholds. The IRS requires a USPAP-compliant certified appraisal to verify the value of real estate in estate tax returns. Probate courts also require formal documentation to support asset valuations.
When a property is inherited, the stepped-up basis allows the new owner to reset the property’s tax value to its fair market value as of the date of death. This significantly reduces capital gains taxes when the property is sold. A Date of Death Appraisal provides the official documentation needed for this tax adjustment.
When multiple beneficiaries are involved, a professional appraisal ensures that everyone receives a fair and accurate representation of the property’s value. This avoids disputes and ensures a transparent distribution of estate assets.
Executors, trustees, and legal representatives must report real estate values accurately and defensibly. A certified appraisal fulfills these obligations and provides a reliable foundation for legal and financial decision-making.
Redondo Beach includes a variety of property types, such as:
Oceanfront condos and townhomes on The Esplanade and along Catalina Avenue
Single-family homes in North Redondo with yards and ADU potential
Luxury custom builds in The Avenues and South Redondo’s Riviera neighborhood
Multi-family income properties near PCH and Torrance Boulevard
Condos and investment units within walking distance of the Redondo Pier
Values are driven by proximity to the beach, views, walkability, zoning, condition, and unit size. Accurate appraisal in Redondo Beach requires knowledge of both North and South Redondo submarkets.
A certified appraisal from Pacific Home Appraisers includes:
Full interior and exterior inspection (when accessible)
Historical sales analysis based on comparable properties at the time of death
Adjustments for lot size, condition, upgrades, location, view, and amenities
Parcel maps, assessor data, zoning review, and property photos
Final certified opinion of value in a USPAP-compliant PDF report
Our reports are accepted by the IRS, probate courts, attorneys, CPAs, and estate professionals throughout California.
Estate attorneys preparing probate documentation
CPAs and tax professionals filing IRS Form 706
Trustees and fiduciaries administering estate or trust property
Heirs and beneficiaries evaluating or selling inherited property
Real estate agents listing inherited properties
Court-appointed representatives handling contested or high-value estates
We confirm the effective date (date of death), purpose of the appraisal, access details, and reporting deadlines. Rush services are available when needed.
Our certified appraiser inspects the home (interior and exterior when possible), documenting condition, layout, views, upgrades, and land features. Desktop or exterior-only options are available if full access is restricted.
We research relevant comparable sales in the same part of Redondo Beach that occurred near the date of death. Adjustments are made for size, view, location, amenities, and other critical factors.
Reports are completed within five to seven business days, with 48-hour expedited service available. Final reports are delivered in secure PDF format and are ready for legal, tax, or fiduciary submission.
Yes. These are retrospective appraisals, and we regularly complete them long after the date of death using archived MLS and public records data.
Absolutely. Our appraisals are USPAP-compliant and certified, making them suitable for legal and tax documentation.
Yes. We offer bundle pricing and streamlined scheduling for estates with multiple real estate holdings.
With more than 5,000 certified appraisals completed across Southern California, Pacific Home Appraisers brings deep market knowledge, legal expertise, and professionalism to every estate assignment. We understand Redondo Beach’s coastal neighborhoods, inland tracts, and investment markets, delivering accurate and defensible valuations.
Expertise in coastal, residential, and income properties
Reports accepted by IRS, probate courts, attorneys, and CPAs
Certified, USPAP-compliant valuations
Delivery in five to seven business days, with 48-hour rush available
Discreet, responsive, and experienced service
If you’re managing an estate and require a certified Date of Death Appraisal in Redondo Beach, contact Pacific Home Appraisers today.
Call 818-880-1466 Visit www.pacifichomeappraisers.com to schedule your appraisal or learn more.
We’re here to support you with professionalism, clarity, and reliable expertise every step of the way.