How Much Does It Cost To Appraise A Commercial Property In San Francisco?

Core cost range in San Francisco

KO Commercial Appraisal San Francisco is a California-focused firm that values income-producing commercial properties, including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use assets that are directly relevant to San Francisco's market. For commercial assignments, the company publishes starting prices by property type, unit count, and building size, and notes that actual fees can rise for larger or more complex deals.

Typical starting fees include:

Multifamily properties from 5 to 15 units begin at $2,000 and rise with higher unit counts.

Office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties start at $2,000 for smaller buildings and increase with square footage, reaching $6,000+ for the largest mixed-use assets.

KO Commercial Appraisal San Francisco commercial pricing table

The table below reorganizes KO Commercial Appraisal's stated starting prices into a clear format for San Francisco–type commercial properties. All figures are starting appraisal fees, and KO Commercial Appraisal San Francisco notes that prices may be higher for larger or more complex assignments or non‑standard valuation scenarios.

Category	Property profile	Starting fee (USD)
Multifamily	5–15 units	$2,000
Multifamily	16–50 units	$2,500
Multifamily	50–100 units	$3,000
Multifamily	100+ units	$4,000
Office/Industrial/Retail	Under 10,000 sq. ft.	$2,000
Office/Industrial/Retail	10,000–50,000 sq. ft.	$2,500
Office/Industrial/Retail	50,000–75,000 sq. ft.	$3,000
Office/Industrial/Retail	75,000–100,000 sq. ft.	$4,000
Office/Industrial/Retail	100,000+ sq. ft.	$5,000
Mixed-use	Under 10,000 sq. ft.	$2,500
Mixed-use	10,000–50,000 sq. ft.	$3,000
Mixed-use	50,000–75,000 sq. ft.	$4,000
Mixed-use	75,000–100,000 sq. ft.	$5,000
Mixed-use	100,000+ sq. ft.	$6,000

What drives your exact fee?

Several factors cause a San Francisco commercial appraisal to land at the low or high end of these ranges.

Key drivers include:

Property size and complexity: Larger square footage, multiple tenants, mixed uses, or phased construction typically require more analysis and reporting time, which pushes fees upward.

Assignment type and scope: Standard current‑value appraisals usually align with the table, while litigation, tax appeal, feasibility, or complex financing assignments may require more intricate work and therefore higher pricing.

Reporting format: Narrative reports are often more detailed than form-based reports and may carry higher fees when extensive market and feasibility commentary is required.

Applicability to San Francisco properties

KO Commercial Appraisal San Francisco serves markets across California, and its published commercial fee schedule applies to income-producing assets such as San Francisco multifamily, office towers, neighborhood retail, industrial buildings, and mixed-use projects. Because San Francisco often features dense, higher-value, and sometimes intricate mixed-use or historic properties, many local assignments may fall into the "larger or more complex" category described in the firm's pricing notes.

For a San Francisco owner or investor, this means:

Small mixed-use or multifamily assets can often be appraised starting in the $2,000–$3,000 range, assuming standard complexity and current market value scope.

Larger buildings (for example, 100,000+ square feet or 100+ units) and complicated structures, such as multi-parcel or multi-phase projects, may require budgets of $4,000–$6,000 or more for a single appraisal.

How to get an exact quote

Because the published prices are explicitly described as starting points, KO Commercial Appraisal San Francisco encourages prospective clients to request a customized quote for their specific property. The firm can be contacted by phone or through its online contact form to review details such as address, type, size, intended use of the appraisal, and any special reporting requirements before confirming the final fee.