How to Find Out If a Property Has Recently Sold

If you are house-hunting or merely monitoring your neighborhood's property values, there are several resources you can consult to find out whether a house has recently sold. If you are unable to visit a property, you must rely on third-party sources for updates on its status.

Instructions

1. Speak to a real estate agent and ask him to look up the house on Multiple Listing Service. MLS is a website that agents use to list homes and update their status. The agent can tell you when the house sold and for how much.

2. Go to Homes.com--there is a link in the Resources section--and type in the property's address in the main search bar. If the property sold, Homes.com will tell you the sale price.

3. Search Zillow.com, which allows you to see aerial views of neighborhoods along with home prices and value estimates. (There is a link in the Resources section.) Type in the address of the property and hit "Go."

4. Visit the property appraiser website for the county the property is in. Type in the address to see whether there is any new information. This method is not as reliable; there may be a delay in updating records.

5. Go to Trulia.com--there is a link in the Resources section--and type in the property's ZIP code under "Recently Sold Homes." Move your cursor over the map to see recently sold prices.

References

• Multiple Listing Service

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Homes.com
• Zillow.com
• Trulia.com