Many property pages show an Estimated Value card. Here is what that number is, where it comes from, and how much weight to give it.
The data behind the number
The estimate is based on third-party data. Open the card's dropdown and you will typically see two groups of figures:
Estimated values come from third-party providers whose algorithms estimate market value from comparable prices in the area, adjusted for the size of the property. Where available, we also show the provider's confidence score, which reflects how much data was available to compute the estimate.
Assessed values come straight from the county tax assessor: the value of the parcel at its latest county assessment, often split into land value, improvements value, and total value.
Where a detailed report is available, the dropdown also offers a Download Valuation Report link, so you can save the full breakdown for your own records.
Why the county's assessed value looks so different
It is common for the two groups to diverge a lot. Assessed values are set for property-tax purposes, not to track the market. Counties often update them infrequently, and for land they commonly sit far below what parcels actually trade for. Algorithmic estimates try to track the market but work with limited data, especially for rural land where comparable sales are scarce. In some states, sale prices are not even public record, so the data behind any land estimate is structurally thin.
That is why the assessed value, market listings, and estimates can all disagree about the same parcel. None of them is "the" price. Treat every number, ours included, as a starting point.
Why don't I see an estimated value?
Not every property page shows the Estimated Value card. The estimate depends on third-party data, and whether the card appears can differ from property to property. On a property listed for sale, the price that matters is the one the seller has set.
If you don't see an estimate, that says nothing about what the property is worth. You can always research the area yourself, and buyers can send an offer at whatever price they think is right. If you have a question about a specific property, message us through the chat bubble in the corner.
A starting point, not an appraisal
Treat the estimated value as a starting point, not an appraisal. It is one signal among many, not a promise of what the property is worth or what it would sell for. Fabrica is not a real-estate broker and does not advise on pricing. If you need a defensible number, talk to a licensed appraiser, and always do your own diligence on location, access, and features before buying or setting a price.
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