602-312-9571Phoenix isn’t one housing market. It’s dozens of them inside a single city limit. A 1930s bungalow in the Willo Historic District, a 1970s slump-block ranch in Moon Valley, a hillside home in Ahwatukee and a 2010s build in Laveen can all sit in the same city and still have almost nothing in common when it comes to value. Firebird Appraisals & Consulting appraises homes across all of it. Gabe Trevizo, an Arizona licensed appraiser (#22146) and VA designated appraiser, has been valuing Phoenix-area homes for more than 20 years, starting as a trainee in 2005.
Phoenix neighborhoods we appraise
Our Phoenix work runs from the historic core to the city’s edges:
- Central Phoenix historic districts: Willo, Encanto-Palmcroft, F.Q. Story, Coronado and Roosevelt. Here period details, original materials and the quality of past renovations all affect value, and close-in comparable sales are often limited.
- Arcadia and the Biltmore area: larger lots, mature landscaping, and a steady stream of remodels and full rebuilds, so the condition of each comparable has to be checked carefully.
- North Phoenix: Moon Valley, Desert Ridge, Tatum Ranch, and newer subdivisions near the North Gateway area, where HOA communities sit next to custom homes on larger parcels.
- Ahwatukee Foothills: a largely built-out area of master-planned neighborhoods against South Mountain, with golf-course, hillside and interior lots that can sell very differently.
- Laveen and South Phoenix: a mix of older homes on larger lots and newer subdivisions, sometimes on the same street.
Why a local appraiser matters in Phoenix
Comparable selection is the most important judgment in any appraisal, and in Phoenix the wrong comparable can sit just a mile away. A sale on the other side of a major arterial, a canal or a school boundary can tell a very different story. Historic designation, lot size, pool, view and remodel quality can each move value more than square footage does. We pick comparables that a buyer would actually weigh against your home, and the report explains why each one was chosen. That matters when the report goes to an underwriter, an attorney or a family settling an estate.
Appraisal services in Phoenix
Phoenix homeowners, lenders, attorneys and CPAs hire us for:
- Purchase and refinance appraisals: for lenders and their borrowers across the city.
- VA and FHA appraisals: Gabe is a VA designated appraiser.
- Divorce appraisals: impartial values, current or retrospective, for settlements and buyouts.
- Estate, probate and date-of-death appraisals: including date-of-death values for older central Phoenix homes held in trusts.
- PMI removal appraisals: for owners whose home has gained value since purchase.
- Pre-listing appraisals: especially useful for historic or heavily remodeled homes.
- Home measurement: to confirm gross living area before you list.
We appraise residential real estate only. We don’t provide expert witness or court testimony, and we don’t handle property tax appeals.
Fees and turnaround
Our typical turnaround is 5 business days after the inspection. For private (non-lender) work such as divorce, estate or pre-listing, a full appraisal with an interior inspection starts at $500. A desktop appraisal starts at $150 and is meant only for uncontested or informational uses. Lender-ordered appraisals are priced through the lender.
Phoenix appraisal FAQ
Do you appraise homes in Phoenix’s historic districts?
Yes. We regularly appraise homes in districts like Willo, Encanto-Palmcroft and Coronado. Let us know about restoration work, original features and any recent updates when you schedule.
Can you do a date-of-death appraisal for a Phoenix home that’s been in the family for decades?
Yes. A retrospective appraisal estimates value as of the date of death, using sales from around that time. Your attorney or CPA can confirm the effective date you need.
Is a desktop appraisal enough for my Phoenix divorce?
Only if the value isn’t contested and both sides agree that an informational estimate is enough. If there’s any disagreement, a full appraisal with an interior inspection is the better choice.
Do you cover Ahwatukee and Laveen?
Yes. Both are part of Phoenix and inside our regular service area.
Nearby areas we serve
We also appraise homes next door in Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Paradise Valley.
Order a Phoenix home appraisal
Need a supported value for a Phoenix home? Call 602-312-9571 or request a quote online. Firebird Appraisals & Consulting · Gabe Trevizo, Arizona licensed appraiser #22146, VA designated · Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat by appointment.