Kensington Stepped-Up Basis Appraisal
A Kensington stepped-up basis appraisal supports the tax basis of inherited real estate by developing fair market value as of the applicable date of death.
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A stepped-up basis appraisal in Kensington supports the tax basis of inherited real estate by developing fair market value as of the applicable date of death. It may be needed for CPA records, future capital-gains calculations, estate files, trust administration, inherited-property planning, or IRS documentation.
A current estimate is not a substitute for the historical value. The report must analyze the market as it existed on the relevant date.
Kensington is a small unincorporated hillside community with older custom homes, varied architecture, sloping sites, bay views, narrow streets, and market overlap with Berkeley and El Cerrito. A credible appraisal should identify the subject property's actual competitive market rather than rely on a broad citywide or countywide average.
Comparable sale selection may require analysis of topography, view quality, usable lot area, access, parking, architectural character, condition, additions, seismic considerations, and Berkeley or El Cerrito market overlap. The best historical or current comparable is not always the closest sale.
The completed report explains the effective date, intended use, market evidence, comparable sales, adjustments, and reconciliation supporting the value conclusion. Clear documentation helps estate representatives, heirs, trustees, attorneys, and CPAs understand how the opinion was developed.
Additional Kensington estate and retrospective appraisal information:
For probate, estate settlement, trust administration, IRS reporting, and stepped-up basis purposes in this area, see the main Kensington date of death appraisal page or the broader James Valdez appraisal service areas.
Desktop retrospective appraisals for probate, estate settlement, trusts, stepped-up basis, and IRS reporting.