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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 7Ch. 1Art. 2§ 820 Property Valuation Basis

§ 820 Property Valuation Basis

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§ 820 Property Valuation Basis

Key Takeaways

  • •When figuring out how much a property is worth, you can look at the land's value plus the cost to rebuild any buildings or improvements on it.
  • •The buildings or improvements must make the property more valuable for its best use.
  • •You have to subtract any wear and tear or outdated features of the buildings or improvements.

Example

You want to sell your house and need to figure out its value.

You can add the value of the land to the cost of rebuilding your house, but only if the house makes the property more valuable. Then, you subtract any damage or outdated parts of the house.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 820 Property Valuation Basis

When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take into account as a basis for his opinion the value of the property or property interest being valued as indicated by the value of the land together with the cost of replacing or reproducing the existing improvements thereon, if the improvements enhance the value of the property or property interest for its highest and best use, less whatever depreciation or obsolescence the improvements have suffered. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1151.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

value of propertyhighest and best usedepreciation or obsolescence

Related Statutes

  • § 810 Property Valuation Evidence Rules
  • § 811 Property Value Definition
  • § 813 Property Valuation Witness Rules
  • § 814 Witness Property Valuation Basis
  • § 821 Property Valuation Factors

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 820.
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