How Much Data Do You Need?
ParcelQuest was born in 1963 as Microfiche Publishers, Inc. as a way to deliver assessor data and maps to the real estate community. Since then, the hottest technology has evolved a bit, from microfiche to CD to online databases and integrated cross-platform feature services. But the whole time, our goal has always been the same: We bring California parcel data to the people who need it, in the most useful format, as up-to-date and accurate as humanly possible.
Being the most authoritative source of California parcel data in the known universe means understanding a few things. Like the myriad ways people need to use data. And that different users and industries need their data served in different ways in order to be really useful.
Which is why we offer multiple subscription tiers and products that will give you exactly what you’re looking for, without ever bogging you down with extras you don’t need.
So how would you like your data?
Download Bulk Data for a Quick Hit
Maybe you just need a specific dataset for a one-off project. You’re not really in the business of needing parcel data all the time, but you have a burning need to get your hands on some specific information, like:
- Ownership
- Sales data
- Property characteristics
- Exemptions
- Tax Bill and Payment data
- Unsecured Roll
- Centroid (lat/long)
We’ve got you. You can order specific information for specific parcels or a chunk of parcels through our bulk data service. Just let us know what you need and we’ll package it up for you and send the relevant digital files. You can even get updates monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually if that’s your jam.
Take Advantage of PQ Online’s Custom Exports and Reports
If you’re working on an ongoing project, deal with parcels frequently, or need to be absolutely sure that your data updated daily, it might be time to subscribe to PQ Online.
As a ParcelQuest subscriber, you get access to our full database of parcel data, updated daily. You can search by APN, address, property owner, or within a selected area of the map to find all of the relevant parcels. You’re not limited by county lines. You can get info for 13 parcels or 13 million—whatever you need.
In addition to what you can view online through the ParcelQuest platform, you can also download PDF reports with the vital information you need on them: assessment and sales information, property characteristics, flood risk reports, aerial photos, and lots more.
If you need to send a notice, you can export names and addresses directly into mailing labels or use a mail merge service to save time. You can also purchase data in a .csv file with all of the owner information and property characteristics you desire. No more compiling lists from separate data sources, and no more time scrubbing your mailing list to make sure letters don’t get addressed to someone named “Trust.”
For an extra fee, you can get this data in a georeferenced shapefile instead. The industry-standard .shp file can be imported straight into ArcGIS or your open-source free GIS software of choice for further analysis and manipulation. Since the data’s already been cleaned up and standardized, you save yourself precious time at the outset of a project.
Get Real-Time Parcel Data Directly in Your Esri Ecosystem with Gateway
PQ Online exports are probably sufficient if you just need shapefiles for a few dozen parcels a few times a year. But if you’re a GIS professional who lives and breathes Esri every day, it might be time to upgrade to Gateway.
ParcelQuest Gateway is our Esri feature service, marrying real-time parcel data to the power of ArcGIS mapping. Everything you can find on PQ Online—APN, parcel boundaries, property characteristics, owner information, mailing addresses, you name it—is on Gateway, seamlessly matched up to the parcel layer. You don’t have to spend an extra second getting shapefiles and loading them into ArcGIS. Everything you need is already at your fingertips. And since it’s kept current each day and streamed right into Esri, you don’t have to worry about information being out of date. You can get right to work on what’s important to you and leave obsessing over parcel data to us.
Which Product Is Right for You?
Whether you need a little bit of information or want to drink from a firehose of parcel data, we’ve got you covered. Explore our PQ Online subscription tiers, or just call us with questions. We’re happy to talk through your specific situation and find the solution that fits the needs of your project, your organization, and your heart’s desires.