Zillow Property Details Scraper: The Ultimate Zillow Data API Alternative 🏠

The Zillow Property Details Scraper is a high-performance tool designed to scrape Zillow property details and extract exhaustive data from Zillow.com. While standard search tools provide only a high-level overview, this Actor acts as a powerful Zillow data API alternative, diving deep into every listing to retrieve granular specifications like tax history, utility details, interior features, and school ratings.

Whether you are a real estate investor, a data scientist, or a developer looking to scrape Zillow data in Python or Node.js, this scraper provides the "engine room" data required for deep market analysis and ROI calculation.

🌟 Why use this Zillow property details scraper for Zillow data?

• Exhaustive Data Extraction: Access fields hidden behind multiple clicks, including foundation types, appliance lists, and full cooling/heating specifications.
• Bulk Enrichment: Seamlessly process thousands of properties by connecting search results directly to this detailed scraper.
• Optimized Performance: Built for speed and efficiency, ensuring you get the most data for the lowest compute cost.
• Built on Apify: Leverage the full power of the Apify platform—access your data via API, schedule recurring crawls, and rotate proxies automatically to avoid detection.
• Seamless Integration: Designed to work hand-in-hand with the Zillow Search Scraper.

🔄 The "Search & Enrich" Workflow

This Actor is the perfect second step in your real estate data pipeline:

1. Search: Use the Zillow Search Scraper to find properties in specific regions (e.g., "Austin, TX").
2. Connect: Copy the Dataset ID from your search run.
3. Enrich: Paste that ID into the Search Results Datasets field of this scraper.
4. Result: Automatically fetch 50+ detailed data points for every property discovered in your search.

📊 What data can you extract from Zillow?

This scraper extracts nearly every piece of information available on a Zillow listing page:

Category	Data Points
Core Details	ZPID, Status (Sold/For Sale), Price, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Living Area
Interior Specs	Flooring, Heating/Cooling types, Appliances, Basement details, Fireplace
Building Info	Year Built, Construction materials, Roof type, Foundation, Parking
Financials	Tax history, Annual taxes, Tax-assessed value, Zestimate®, Rent estimate
Location	Neighborhood names, Coordinates (Lat/Long), Street Address, Zipcode
Community	School names, School ratings, Distance to schools
Media	High-resolution photo URLs and listing descriptions

📥 Input

To scrape Zillow property details, you can provide direct identifiers or connect existing datasets. For a full list of configuration options, see the Input tab in the Apify Console.

Field	Type	Description
property	Array	Direct Zillow URLs, ZPIDs, or full street addresses.
searchResultsDatasetId	Array	(Optional) Dataset IDs from the Zillow Search Scraper.

Example Input

{
  "property": [
    "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7413-First-Landing-Ct-Henrico-VA-23231/72095256_zpid/",
    "21386 Sunnyside Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033"
  ],
  "searchResultsDatasetId": [
    "your-search-dataset-id"
  ]
}

📤 Output

The scraper outputs structured JSON data. You can download your results in JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML formats.

Sample Output (JSON)

{
  "zpid": 72095256,
  "homeStatus": "FOR_SALE",
  "address": {
    "streetAddress": "7413 First Landing Ct",
    "city": "Henrico",
    "state": "VA",
    "zipcode": "23231"
  },
  "price": 325000,
  "bedrooms": 3,
  "bathrooms": 2.5,
  "livingArea": 1850,
  "yearBuilt": 2005,
  "lotSize": 7405,
  "taxAssessedValue": 310000,
  "schools": [
    { "name": "Fair Oaks Elementary", "rating": 7, "distance": 0.5 }
  ],
  "description": "Beautiful 2-story home in a quiet cul-de-sac..."
}

📖 How to scrape Zillow property details (step-by-step)

1. Collect Targets: Copy Zillow URLs or a list of addresses you want to analyze.
2. Enter Input: Paste them into the property field.
3. Run: Click the Start button.
4. Export: Once the run completes, navigate to the Dataset tab to download your data.

⚡ Powered by Apify

By running this scraper on the Apify Platform, you gain access to enterprise-grade features:

• API Access: Integrate Zillow data directly into your Python, Node.js, or Go applications.
• Scheduling: Set your scraper to run daily or weekly to track price drops and new listings.
• Integrations: Connect your data to Make, Zapier, Google Sheets, AirTable, or your favorite CRM.
• Proxy Rotation: Built-in smart proxy rotation ensures high reliability and minimizes blocking.

💰 Pricing & Compute Units (CU)

This scraper is highly optimized. On average, scraping 100 properties consumes only 0.05 - 0.1 Compute Units.

❓ FAQ

Is it legal to scrape Zillow? Scraping publicly available data is generally legal. This scraper only extracts data that is publicly visible on Zillow. However, you should use the data ethically and comply with regulations like GDPR or CCPA. For commercial use, always review Zillow's terms of service.

How is this different from the official Zillow API? The official Zillow API is often restricted and limited in terms of fields returned. This scraper acts as a Zillow data API alternative, providing access to a much wider array of listing details without the strict approval process.

Can I use this as a Zillow API in Python or Node.js? Yes! Once the Actor is running on Apify, you can use the Apify API to trigger runs and fetch data directly into your code.

🆘 Support & Customization

If you need a custom feature or have questions about scraping Zillow data, reach out via the Issues tab on Apify or contact us for custom development through our profile.

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