Real Estate Appraisal Costs in Long Beach: A 2025–2026 Guide

For VA loan appraisals in Long Beach, the VA’s published fee is $750 for a single-family home. Long Beach is in Los Angeles County, and the VA’s table effective May 1, 2026 lists the county in a shared California row.

VA loan appraisal fees, Los Angeles County, effective May 1, 2026

Property type	VA fee
Single-family home	$750
Individual condominium	$750
Manufactured home	$800
Two-to-four-unit property	$950
Stated timeliness	6 business days

Source: VA appraisal fees and timeliness table, effective May 1, 2026. Los Angeles County, which includes Long Beach, is listed in the California row printed as “Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego.”

That is the VA’s program fee for loan appraisals. It is not our private price, and it does not govern appraisals ordered for anything else.

So what does a private appraisal cost?

We do not post a flat price, because it would be wrong for most houses. It depends on the property and the purpose, and we give a written scope and fee before work begins. An estate, a probate, a divorce or a tax appraisal is a different assignment from a loan appraisal: it is often for a past date, has more than one reader, and may need a longer narrative.

What moves a Long Beach fee up or down

• The property. A single-family house is simpler than a duplex or fourplex, and a house with a back house or converted garage needs extra income and permit research.
• The date. A value as of a past date takes more digging than a value as of today.
• The readers. A report that an attorney, a court or a tax adviser will rely on carries more detail.
• The deadline. A short timeline can mean moving other work.
• Access and records. Missing permits, deferred maintenance or limited access add time.

Where to start

Call with the address and what the number is for, and we will tell you what we need. Our services page explains each kind of assignment.