Selling a house in Belmont, CA: no point-of-sale inspection

San Mateo County, California · Last checked November 2026

No point-of-sale rule

Belmont dropped a proposed point-of-sale lateral rule in 2014. Listing agents must disclose sewer lateral information instead.

What to expect instead

Without a city inspection, the buyer's own home inspection is what will surface problems. Lenders, title companies and state disclosure laws still apply. California sellers still complete the statewide Transfer Disclosure Statement and natural hazard disclosures.

Housing in Belmont

Median year homes were built: 1966
Median home value: $2 million or more
Owner-occupied homes: 5,759 of 10,500 (55%)
Total housing units: 11,346

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Belmont city, California.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a point-of-sale inspection to sell a house in Belmont, CA?

Belmont dropped a proposed point-of-sale lateral rule in 2014. Listing agents must disclose sewer lateral information instead.

Should I still get an inspection before listing?

A pre-listing inspection is optional, but it lets you find problems before a buyer's inspector does, and it gives you time to fix them or price them in.

How old are the homes in Belmont?

The median home in Belmont was built in 1966, and the median home value is $2 million or more, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.

Nearby: San Francisco Bay Area

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Albany Required at sale
Burlingame Required at sale
Daly City Required at sale
Hillsborough Required at sale
Menlo Park No point-of-sale rule
Millbrae Required at sale
Pacifica Required at sale
San Bruno Required in some cases
San Carlos No point-of-sale rule
San Mateo Required at sale
South San Francisco Required at sale

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Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.