The County Assessor uses an appraisal method to review all sales within a neighborhood in order to estimate and assign market value to individual building characteristics of sold properties. The market values of all properties (sold and unsold) are determined by using the value estimates. Adjustments are made for disparities when comparing the building characteristics, thereby accounting for differences (like age, quality of construction, size, etc.) between properties. Any necessary final adjustments are made to ensure a fair and uniform assessment of all residential properties.