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Top-Rated Property appraisers in Apple Valley - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Parkway Appraisals, Inc.
Parkway Appraisals, Inc.
4.8(
67
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were under a deadline to obtain our home appraisal and Tim Dunsmore was able to provide us with his appraisal in time, although it was a day later than we had agreed. He did a good job on the appraisal report."
Response time11 hrs
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.4(
79
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
948 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mill City Appraisals, LLC
Mill City Appraisals, LLC
4.7(
16
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kyle did a great job. He came in with a credible appraisal that allowed us to avoid an outrageously high proposed increase in valuation. We were the able to work with the city to agree on a "concurrence" - an agreed valuation. He also was very respectful of us and our property while doing the appraisal."
Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Property Appraiser FAQs, answered by experts

While some aspects of an appraisal, such as comparable properties nearby, are out of your control, there are several steps you can take to potentially increase your home's value. Make any necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser's visit, as they can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. Examples include renovating older areas, updating landscaping to boost curb appeal, and staging your home. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades, which may increase your home's value by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

Installing a flagpole can improve your home’s curb appeal, so it will often have a modest positive impact on your property value. You’ll see a much larger bump in property value if you install a custom wooden flagpole than you would if you install a standard aluminum pole. Adding lighting to your flagpole will also have a positive impact on home value, as will trimming trees away from the new lawn addition.

Estate shutters are considered a high-end window treatment that increases home value. As previously mentioned, this project comes with an ROI of up to 75%. Shutters can also improve your home’s energy efficiency, especially if you choose PVC or faux wood shutters, which will lead to long-term savings on your energy bills.

Whether or not new windows increase property taxes depends on where you live and by how much your upgrade increases your home’s value. Smaller projects likely won’t result in increased property taxes, but it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution and check. Contact your local county appraisal department for the most accurate information about property taxes in your area. 

While a finished basement adds value to your home, it is assigned a different value than space on the main floors. An appraiser will assess the square footage of a finished basement at about 50% to 60% of the value of the square footage for the rest of your home. Appraisal value for a finished basement depends on your location’s real estate market and the specifics of the basement and how it was finished. 

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