San Mateo County
Renovations occurred after death
When the home was remodeled after the valuation date and the appraisal must separate later improvements from the earlier condition.
On the San Mateo County peninsula and coastside, historical valuation work has to respect both the effective date and location-specific evidence — Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Hillsborough, or Half Moon Bay are not interchangeable backdrops. Renovations occurred after death is one of the timing and documentation situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
Renovations after death on peninsula or Foster City homes must be peeled away from an earlier-date condition analysis.
For this San Mateo County situation, list post-death work with approximate dates and photos so later improvements can be separated from the earlier condition.
Post-death renovations are common and must be unwound for an earlier effective date. That separation is part of why retrospective work is more research-intensive than a current appraisal.
James provides independent residential appraisal for appropriate retrospective and current assignments. He does not provide legal, tax, title, or estate-administration advice; effective dates and intended use should be confirmed with the attorney, CPA, and other Core 4 professionals.