Comments on: Best Web Sites for Real Estate Stats?

Question: Best Web Sites for Real Estate Stats?

de void — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:08:22 -0800

What are the best low cost or free web sites for researching real estate information and statistics? I'm primarily interested in current appraisals, past sales history and property taxes for a single address, and also current and historical inventory of homes for sale (# of MLS listings) in a single town or zip code. I'm aware of Domania.com. Any others? I had access to realquest.com for a short period of time, but they are rather expensive for individual use.

By: matildaben

matildaben — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:22:13 -0800

HomePages may have some of the information you are looking for (mainly past sales and current MLS listings). It's a consumer site, not a research site, so your mileage may vary. [Disclaimer: I do work for the company that makes it, but I am not involved in the HomePages project. Admin, please delete this comment if you think it is inappropriate.]

By: Gator

Gator — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:29:18 -0800

For current appraisals, past sales history, and property taxes for a single address, you should be able to access the property appraiser/tax collector's Web site for the area you're searching in (if you tell us what that area is, we might be able to help you find it).

For current MLS listings, you can get a lot of info at realtor.com.

By: de void

de void — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:46:20 -0800

Gator, it's not one certain area, it's areas all over the United States.

I am aware of hitting the local county's web site, but some are hard to find, and many don't have web-enabled searching

By: blue_beetle

blue_beetle — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:59:42 -0800

Canadian MLS listings

By: JLobster

JLobster — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:52:12 -0800

Zillow is a new site that recently came into being. I think it may be exactly what you are looking for.

Sorry for the late post. I am still getting caught up on my RSS feeds...