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41 | Page <br />How is market value determined? Review Property: Approximately every fifth year, an appraiser working under the supervision of the County Assessor will review the property. Any property that had a building permit issued in a given year is reviewed and the new value is calculated as of January 2nd following the construction. Gather Information: The appraiser gathers information on all characteristics of the property that affect market value, such as size, age, quality of construction, basement finish, and extra features, such as fireplaces, walk-out basements, et cetera. <br /> Compute Value: The characteristics are entered into a computerized system (CAMA). Information on actual market sales is used to establish the building and component rates used to calculate the property’s market value. The market value estimated by the appraiser should be very close to the amount the property would sell for, if placed on the open market. Why may market value change from year to year? Property values change continuously depending on the economic conditions affecting the local market. In addition to market changes, physical changes made to a property can also affect its market value. All factors are considered in estimating the value of property.