Zillow Real Estate Intelligence Pro — Property Data & Market Research

Extract property listings, market data, home values, and real estate analytics from Zillow. Built for property investment research, FSBO leads, market analysis, and real estate intelligence pipelines. No API key required.

Apify Store: https://apify.com/red.cars/zillow-real-estate-intelligence-pro Pricing: $0.07–$0.15/property event (Pay-per-event, PPE) MCP Available: Yes — 5 tools exposed for AI agent integration

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What This Actor Does

Zillow Real Estate Intelligence Pro extracts property listings, estimated values, market trends, and real estate analytics from Zillow. It handles Zillow's anti-scraping measures automatically, returning structured data for investment analysis, FSBO (For Sale By Owner) lead generation, and market research workflows.

Search intent keywords: "Zillow scraper API", "real estate data extraction", "property listing research", "home value API", "FSBO leads generator", "real estate market analysis tool"

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Who It's For

• Real estate investors researching property values and market trends
• FSBO sellers generating leads and understanding comparable properties
• Market researchers analyzing housing trends and price movements
• Agents gathering competitive intelligence on listings and pricing
• AI agents automating property research and investment analysis pipelines

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Quick Start

# Option 1: Apify Console (no code)
# Open https://apify.com/red.cars/zillow-real-estate-intelligence-pro
# Click "Run" and configure input

# Option 2: API (cURL)
curl -X POST https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/red.cars~zillow-real-estate-intelligence-pro/runs?token=*** \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"input": {"location": "San Francisco, CA", "maxResults": 50, "analysisType": "listings"}}'

# Option 3: Node.js
const Apify = require('apify');
const actor = new Apify.Actor('red.cars/zillow-real-estate-intelligence-pro');
await actor.call({ location: 'San Francisco, CA', maxResults: 50, analysisType: 'listings' });

# Option 4: MCP (AI agents) — RECOMMENDED
# Configure @apify/mcp-server in your AI client
# Then ask: "Find properties for sale in San Francisco under $1M with 3+ bedrooms"

Smoke Test (Free, <5 seconds)

# Verify actor is available before committing to a paid run
curl -X POST https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/red.cars~zillow-real-estate-intelligence-pro/runs?token=*** \
  -d '{"input": {"location": "San Francisco, CA", "checkOnly": true}}'

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Features

• Property listing extraction — Addresses, prices, beds, baths, sqft, photos
• Home value estimates — Zestimate data and price history
• Market trend analysis — Price changes, days on market, inventory levels
• FSBO lead generation — For Sale By Owner listings with seller contact info
• Comparable analysis — Recently sold properties and pricing comps
• Neighborhood data — Crime stats, school ratings, amenities, demographics
• Rental estimates — Rent Zestimate data for investment properties
• Residential proxy support — 70M+ IP pool for reliable Zillow extraction
• Zero-result guard — No charge for empty results under PPE billing
• Multi-format export — JSON, CSV, Excel for downstream analysis

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MCP Tools

CRITICAL SECTION — AI agents discover and call this actor via Model Context Protocol.

Install the Apify MCP server:

$npm install -g @apify/mcp-server

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apify": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@apify/mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Connect to Apify MCP: https://apify.actor/mcp

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Tool: zillow-property-search

What it does: Search for properties by location, price range, beds, baths, and other criteria. Returns listings with addresses, prices, and property details.

Input parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
location	string	Yes	Location (city, ZIP, or neighborhood)
priceMin	integer	No	Minimum price
priceMax	integer	No	Maximum price
beds	integer	No	Minimum bedrooms
baths	integer	No	Minimum bathrooms
maxResults	integer	No	Maximum results (default: 50, max: 200)

Example MCP call:

{
  "name": "zillow-property-search",
  "description": "Search Zillow for properties by location, price range, beds, baths, and other criteria. Returns listings with addresses, prices, and property details.",
  "inputSchema": {
    "type": "object",
    "properties": {
      "location": {
        "type": "string",
        "description": "Location: city, ZIP code, or neighborhood"
      },
      "priceMin": {
        "type": "integer",
        "description": "Minimum price"
      },
      "priceMax": {
        "type": "integer",
        "description": "Maximum price"
      },
      "beds": {
        "type": "integer",
        "description": "Minimum bedrooms"
      },
      "baths": {
        "type": "integer",
        "description": "Minimum bathrooms"
      },
      "maxResults": {
        "type": "integer",
        "description": "Maximum results (1-200, default: 50)"
      }
    },
    "required": ["location"]
  }
}

Cost: $0.07/property search event (included in Apify PPE pricing)

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Tool: zillow-home-value

What it does: Get estimated home values (Zestimate), price history, and value trends for specific properties.

Input parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
address	string	Yes	Property address
includeHistory	boolean	No	Include price history (default: false)

Example MCP call:

{
  "name": "zillow-home-value",
  "description": "Get Zillow estimated home values (Zestimate), price history, and value trends for specific properties.",
  "inputSchema": {
    "type": "object",
    "properties": {
      "address": {
        "type": "string",
        "description": "Property address"
      },
      "includeHistory": {
        "type": "boolean",
        "description": "Include price history"
      }
    },
    "required": ["address"]
  }
}

Cost: $0.08/home value query

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Tool: zillow-market-analysis

What it does: Get real estate market trends including median prices, inventory levels, days on market, and price reductions for a location.

Input parameters:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
location	string	Yes	City, ZIP, or neighborhood
dataType	string	No	summary, trends, inventory (default: summary)

Example MCP call:

{
  "name": "zillow-market-analysis",
  "description": "Get real estate market trends for a location including median prices, inventory levels, days on market, and price reductions.",
  "inputSchema": {
    "type": "object",
    "properties": {
      "location": {
        "type": "string",
        "description": "City, ZIP, or neighborhood"
      },
      "dataType": {
        "type": "string",
        "enum": ["summary", "trends", "inventory"],
        "description": "Type of market data (default: summary)"
      }
    },
    "required": ["location"]
  }
}

Cost: $0.10/market analysis

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Integration with AI tools

• Claude Desktop: Add Apify MCP to claude_desktop_config.json
• Cursor IDE: Configure MCP server in settings → MCP Servers
• Windsurf: Add to MCP server list via /settings
• Custom agents: Use any MCP client library (Python, Node.js, Go)

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Pricing

This actor uses Apify's Pay-Per-Event (PPE) model — you are charged per result returned. No charge for queries that return zero results.

Event Type	Price	Description
Property search	$0.07	Per search query
Home value	$0.08	Per property estimate
Market analysis	$0.10	Per location analysis
FSBO leads	$0.12	Per FSBO listing
Comparable analysis	$0.15	Per property comparison

Free tier: 30 minutes compute/month, 100MB storage Paid plans: Starter from $49/month for higher compute limits

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
location	string	Yes	—	Location: city, ZIP, neighborhood, or address
analysisType	enum	No	listings	listings, value, market, fsbo, comps
priceMin	integer	No	—	Minimum price
priceMax	integer	No	—	Maximum price
beds	integer	No	—	Minimum bedrooms
baths	integer	No	—	Minimum bathrooms
sqftMin	integer	No	—	Minimum square footage
sqftMax	integer	No	—	Maximum square footage
propertyType	enum	No	—	house, condo, townhouse, land
maxResults	integer	No	50	Maximum results (1-200)
includeSchoolRatings	boolean	No	false	Include school district data
includeCrimeStats	boolean	No	false	Include neighborhood crime data
proxyType	enum	No	RESIDENTIAL	DATACENTER or RESIDENTIAL
checkOnly	boolean	No	false	Free smoke test — no charge
debugMode	boolean	No	false	Health check mode

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Output

Property Search Response

{
  "location": "San Francisco, CA",
  "results": [
    {
      "zpid": "zpid_123456789",
      "address": "123 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94102",
      "price": 1250000,
      "beds": 3,
      "baths": 2,
      "sqft": 1850,
      "propertyType": "house",
      "yearBuilt": 1952,
      "lotSize": 5000,
      "zestimate": 1280000,
      "rentZestimate": 4500,
      "daysOnMarket": 12,
      "priceReduction": 25000,
      "listingSource": "Agent",
      "latitude": 37.7749,
      "longitude": -122.4194,
      "photos": ["https://photos.zillow.com/..."],
      "description": "Charming 3BR/2BA home in desirable neighborhood..."
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {
    "searchedAt": "2026-04-10T12:00:00Z",
    "resultCount": 50,
    "marketTrends": {
      "medianPrice": 1300000,
      "priceChangePercent": 5.2,
      "inventoryLevel": "low"
    }
  }
}

Market Analysis Response

{
  "location": "San Francisco, CA",
  "marketSummary": {
    "medianPrice": 1300000,
    "medianPriceChange": 5.2,
    "medianDaysOnMarket": 18,
    "totalInventory": 1250,
    "newListingsLast30Days": 340,
    "priceReductionsCount": 125,
    "marketTrend": "seller"
  },
  "demographics": {
    "medianIncome": 105000,
    "medianAge": 38,
    "schoolRating": 8.5
  }
}

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Authentication / Setup

No API key required. This actor uses Apify's managed proxy infrastructure for Zillow extraction.

For production use with high-volume extraction:

1. Set proxyType to RESIDENTIAL in input parameters
2. Configure residential proxies in Apify Console
3. Consider upgrading to Scale plan for higher compute limits

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Error Handling

Error Code	Cause	Fix
RATE_LIMIT_ERROR	Too many requests	Wait and retry, use residential proxy
EXTRACTION_ERROR	Property not found	Verify address or location exists on Zillow
NETWORK_ERROR	Connectivity issue	Check internet, retry with proxy
VALIDATION_ERROR	Invalid input parameters	Review input schema, fix format
PLATFORM_ERROR	Zillow issue	Zillow may be experiencing issues, try later

Zero-result handling: If no properties match your criteria, no charge is incurred under PPE billing.

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Rate Limits

Rate limits depend on your Apify plan:

Plan	Compute Units	Behavior
Free	Limited	Standard throttling
Basic	100/month	Faster extraction
Starter	500/month	Prioritized processing
Professional	2000/month	Minimal throttling
Scale	Unlimited	Fastest extraction

Use checkOnly: true mode to verify availability before running large extractions.

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Use Cases

Use Case 1: Investment Property Research

Find undervalued properties in target markets:

{
  "input": {
    "location": "Austin, TX",
    "analysisType": "listings",
    "priceMax": 500000,
    "beds": 3,
    "maxResults": 100
  }
}

Use Case 2: FSBO Lead Generation

Generate leads for FSBO sellers in your target area:

{
  "input": {
    "location": "Denver, CO",
    "analysisType": "fsbo",
    "priceMax": 750000,
    "maxResults": 50
  }
}

Use Case 3: Market Trend Analysis

Track market trends for investment decisions:

{
  "input": {
    "location": "Phoenix, AZ",
    "analysisType": "market",
    "dataType": "trends"
  }
}

Use Case 4: AI Agent Property Analysis

Integrate with AI agents for automated research:

// Pseudocode: AI agent property investment analysis
const properties = await callActor('red.cars/zillow-real-estate-intelligence-pro', {
  location: 'Seattle, WA',
  priceMax: 800000,
  beds: 4,
  analysisType: 'listings'
});

// Filter by undervalued properties
const opportunities = properties.filter(p => 
  p.price < p.zestimate * 0.95
);

// Recommend: "Properties priced below Zestimate"

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Troubleshooting

Low success rate:

• Enable RESIDENTIAL proxy for Zillow's anti-bot measures
• Try broader location filters
• Use debugMode: true to test before full extraction

Empty results:

• Verify location exists and has active listings
• Try broader price range or different filters
• Check if ZIP code or city is correct

Rate limiting:

• Wait 60 seconds before retrying
• Upgrade to higher Apify plan for more compute units
• Use residential proxy to avoid IP blocks

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Changelog

Version	Date	Changes
1.0.0	2026-04-08	Initial release with MCP tools and PPE pricing
0.9.0	2026-03-15	Added FSBO lead generation
0.8.0	2026-02-20	Beta release with basic listing extraction

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FAQ

Q: Is this legal? A: This actor extracts publicly available Zillow property data. Users must comply with Zillow's Terms of Service and applicable laws. Do not use for unsolicited marketing to FSBO sellers or unauthorized commercial purposes.

Q: Can I get the owner's contact info for FSBO leads? A: FSBO listings typically include seller contact information that is publicly displayed on Zillow. Usage for marketing must comply with applicable laws including Do Not Call regulations.

Q: How does PPE billing work? A: You are charged per result returned. If a query returns zero properties, no charge is incurred.

Q: How accurate are Zestimates? A: Zillow's Zestimate is an automated estimate based on public data and comparable sales. It may not reflect current market conditions or unique property features. Use as a starting point, not final valuation.

Q: Can I track properties over time? A: Yes. Use Apify Scheduler to run extraction at regular intervals and track price changes in your database.

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Support

• Documentation: This README and Apify Console input schema
• Issues: Report via Apify Console or contact red.cars support
• Enterprise: Contact for custom integration and volume pricing

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Legal / Terms

Data Source: Zillow (zillow.com) — publicly available property data

Terms of Service: This actor is provided for legitimate real estate intelligence purposes only. Users must comply with Zillow's Terms of Service and applicable laws. Do not use extracted data for unsolicited marketing, spam, or unauthorized commercial purposes.

Disclaimer: Zestimates are automated estimates and may not reflect current market value. Red.cars is not responsible for investment decisions made based on extracted data. Verify critical information with a licensed real estate professional.

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