San Mateo County
Property improved after death
When work was done after the valuation date and the appraisal must separate date-of-death condition from later improvements.
On the San Mateo County peninsula and coastside, condition and occupancy after a death often involve land-constrained homes, older peninsula stock, Foster City residences, or coastal properties where access and improvement decisions carry real market weight. Property improved after death is one of the condition and occupancy situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
Improvements after death on peninsula homes must be separated from an earlier effective-date condition when required.
For this San Mateo County situation, list post-death work with dates and photos; confirm whether advisors need date-of-death condition, current condition, or both.
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.