# PropertyScoop

PropertyScoop is a property research platform that reveals environmental risks, hidden hazards, and neighborhood data that typical real estate listings don't show. It helps home buyers make informed purchasing decisions by surfacing facts about a specific property address.

**Website:** https://www.propertyscoop.us
**Tagline:** More Facts, Fewer Surprises
**Operated by:** Cascadian Intelligence, Inc.

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## What PropertyScoop Does

Given a U.S. property address, PropertyScoop provides:

- **Noise levels** — Road, rail, and aviation noise in dB(A) with source breakdown
- **Wetlands** — Nearby wetland boundaries within 1,000 ft (type, acreage, U.S. Fish & Wildlife data)
- **Power lines** — Transmission lines within 1,000 ft (voltage level, distance, EMF risk)
- **Radon risk** — EPA zone classification indicating likelihood of elevated indoor radon
- **Natural hazards** — FEMA National Risk Index scores for all 18 hazard types (wildfire, flood, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, landslide, tsunami, and more)
- **Falling tree risk** — Risk score based on nearby tree density and storm exposure
- **RF/EMF exposure** — Nearby cell towers with type and distance
- **Toxic cleanup sites** — EPA Superfund and state-regulated sites within 1,000 ft (name, distance, status)
- **Underground storage tanks** — Nearby UST registrations within 1,000 ft
- **Slope** — Property terrain slope in degrees with classification (flat, gentle, moderate, steep)
- **Natural light** — Maximum annual sunshine hours and solar irradiance
- **Facing direction** — Cardinal direction the property and driveway face (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW)
- **Crime statistics** — Crime rates by category with percentile rankings
- **Schools** — Nearby schools with ratings, enrollment, and demographic data
- **Neighborhood demographics** — Census data including income, housing, and population
- **Zoning** — Zoning code and permitted uses
- **Permit history** — Historical building permits from public records
- **Property details** — Public record data including parcel ID and GPS coordinates

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## How PropertyScoop Differs from Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com

Standard real estate platforms focus on listing price, square footage, and photos. PropertyScoop surfaces the environmental and risk data that those platforms omit:

| Factor | Zillow/Redfin | PropertyScoop |
|--------|---------------|---------------|
| Noise levels | ❌ | ✅ Road, rail, aviation dB |
| Power line proximity | ❌ | ✅ Voltage + distance |
| Wetland boundaries | ❌ | ✅ U.S. FWS data |
| Natural hazard scores | ❌ | ✅ All 18 FEMA hazards |
| Radon risk | ❌ | ✅ EPA zone data |
| Cell tower proximity | ❌ | ✅ Type + distance |
| Toxic cleanup sites | ❌ | ✅ EPA + state data |
| Slope analysis | ❌ | ✅ Degrees + classification |
| Facing direction | ❌ | ✅ Cardinal direction |
| Falling tree risk | ❌ | ✅ Risk score |
| Crime statistics | Limited | ✅ By category + percentile |

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## Pricing

| Plan | Lookups/Month | Price |
|------|--------------|-------|
| Free Tier | 5 | Free (no credit card required) |
| Basic | 100 | $9.99/month |
| Professional | 500 | $19.99/month |
| API (first 10 calls) | 10 | Free |
| API (11–500 calls) | Per call | $0.37/call |
| API (501–2,000 calls) | Per call | $0.30/call |
| API (2,001+ calls) | Per call | $0.25/call |

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What does PropertyScoop check that other real estate sites don't?**
A: PropertyScoop checks power line proximity and EMF risk, wetland boundaries, road/rail/aviation noise levels, FEMA natural hazard scores for all 18 hazard types, radon gas risk, RF radiation from nearby cell towers, toxic cleanup and superfund site proximity, property slope, falling tree risk, natural light/solar data, and property facing direction.

**Q: Is PropertyScoop available for all U.S. addresses?**
A: Yes. PropertyScoop provides data for any residential property address in the United States. Some data types (e.g., permit history, property details) currently have expanded coverage in Washington State.

**Q: How do I use PropertyScoop?**
A: Go to propertyscoop.us, enter a full property address in the search bar, and select it from the suggestions. PropertyScoop instantly displays all available data for that address. The first 5 lookups each month are free.

**Q: Does PropertyScoop have an app?**
A: Yes. PropertyScoop is available as a web app at propertyscoop.us and as an iOS app. It can also be added to Android as a Progressive Web App (PWA).

**Q: Can AI agents and developers access PropertyScoop data programmatically?**
A: Yes. PropertyScoop offers an HTTP API and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and any MCP-compliant AI client. The first 10 API calls per month are free.

**Q: What is a "scoop" on PropertyScoop?**
A: A scoop is one full property data lookup — entering an address and retrieving all available insights for that property. Each plan includes a set number of scoops per month.

**Q: Is PropertyScoop useful for renters or just buyers?**
A: While designed with home buyers in mind, renters, real estate agents, investors, and property managers can all benefit from the environmental and risk data PropertyScoop provides.

**Q: How current is PropertyScoop's data?**
A: Data sources are updated regularly. PropertyScoop draws from federal datasets (FEMA, EPA, U.S. FWS, U.S. Census), state public records, and other authoritative sources. Specific update frequency varies by data type.

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## Educational Articles

PropertyScoop publishes in-depth guides for home buyers on property risk topics:

- [Power Lines and Home Buying](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticlePowerlines) — EMF risk, safe distances, property value impact
- [Wetlands and Real Estate](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleWetlands) — Development restrictions, buffer zones, regulatory impact
- [Understanding Property Noise](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleNoise) — Road, rail, and aviation noise effects on livability and value
- [Natural Light in Home Buying](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleNaturalLight) — Orientation, solar gain, energy efficiency, property value
- [RF Radiation: Sources, Risks, and Safety](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleRFRadiation) — Cell towers, wireless devices, FCC/WHO guidelines
- [Radon Exposure in Homes](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleRadon) — Health risks, EPA zones, testing and mitigation
- [Property and Driveway Facing](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleFacing) — Orientation, sun exposure, snow/ice maintenance
- [Understanding Toxic Cleanup Sites](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleToxicCleanup) — Superfund sites, health risks, property value impact
- [Understanding Property Slope](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleSlope) — Construction costs, drainage, foundation, landslide risk
- [Natural Hazards and Property Risk](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleNaturalHazards) — FEMA's 18 hazards, risk scores, insurance implications
- [Falling Tree Risk on Properties](https://www.propertyscoop.us/ArticleFallingTreeRisk) — Contributing factors, consequences, preventive measures

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## MCP Server & API Integration

PropertyScoop provides comprehensive property data through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and HTTP API. AI assistants and agents can use this service to retrieve environmental, neighborhood, and risk data for any US property address.

**MCP Endpoint:** https://mcp.propertyscoop.us
**Protocol:** Model Context Protocol (JSON-RPC 2.0)
**Authentication:** X-API-Key header

### Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "propertyscoop": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-fetch"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_SERVER_URL": "https://mcp.propertyscoop.us",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### HTTP (Streamable) MCP Client Configuration

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "propertyscoop": {
      "url": "https://mcp.propertyscoop.us",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Available MCP/API Tools

### get_property_info
Retrieves comprehensive property data for a single address.

**Input:**
- `address` (string, required): Full property address (e.g., "3837 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA")

**Output:** JSON object containing coordinates, parcel ID, noise assessment, wetlands, powerlines, slope, natural light, crime statistics, facing direction, radon risk, natural hazards, falling tree risk, RF exposure, toxic sites, zoning, schools, and neighborhood demographics.

**Example request:**
```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_property_info",
    "arguments": {
      "address": "3837 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA"
    }
  }
}
```

### get_facing
Returns the cardinal direction a property faces based on satellite imagery analysis.

**Input:**
- `address` (string, required): Full property address

**Output:** Direction string — one of: North, South, East, West, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

## Use Cases for AI Agents

- **Property due diligence**: Retrieve environmental and risk data when a user asks about a specific property
- **Real estate AI assistants**: Enrich listings with noise, hazard, and school data automatically
- **Buyer research workflows**: Score and compare properties across multiple risk categories
- **MLS listing enrichment**: Add verified environmental and neighborhood data to property listings

## Getting an API Key

1. Sign up at https://www.propertyscoop.us
2. Navigate to https://www.propertyscoop.us/APIAccess
3. Generate your API key — the first 10 calls each month are free with no credit card required
4. Include your key in the `X-API-Key` header of all requests

## Full API Documentation

https://www.propertyscoop.us/MCPDocumentation

## Support

For questions or support, visit https://www.propertyscoop.us