Alameda County
A historical valuation date from years ago
When the required effective date is far in the past and the property must be considered in the market context that existed then.
A present-day estimate cannot simply be carried backward to an earlier year because neighborhoods, property conditions, and buyer expectations change over time.
Alameda County includes dense urban neighborhoods, older East Bay housing, hillside properties, suburban communities, and homes that have remained in the same family for decades.
The assignment focuses on the evidence available around the historical date and on clearly identifying any assumptions required because of the passage of time.