San Francisco
Property demolished after death
When the improvements were removed after death and a retrospective value may still be needed as of an earlier date.
In San Francisco, dense-city houses, flats, and small multi-unit buildings create condition and occupancy problems that rarely resemble a simple vacant suburban listing — stairs, conversions, tenants, and unfinished work all matter. Property demolished after death is one of the condition and occupancy situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
Demolition or gutting after death can still leave a retrospective valuation need if prior improvements are documented.
For this San Francisco situation, gather pre-demolition photos, permits, old listings, and the effective date required for retrospective valuation.
James provides independent residential appraisal and, where appropriate, consulting on whether repairs or remodeling before sale make market sense. He does not provide legal, tax, title, permit, or estate-administration advice; those questions stay with the attorney, CPA, and other Core 4 professionals.