Trulia Real Estate Scraper

Extract comprehensive real estate listings from Trulia.com. Get property details including prices, bedroom/bathroom counts, square footage, lot sizes, addresses, and listing information for homes across the United States.

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Features

• For Sale & Rental Listings - Scrape homes for sale or rental properties
• Complete Property Data - Price, beds, baths, sqft, lot size, and full address
• High Volume - Collect up to hundreds of listings per run
• Location-Based Search - Search by state code or city name
• Image URLs - Get property listing images
• Listing Attribution - See which broker or agent listed each property

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Use Cases

• Real Estate Market Research - Analyze property prices across different neighborhoods
• Investment Analysis - Find undervalued properties or emerging markets
• Competitor Monitoring - Track new listings from specific brokers
• Price Trend Analysis - Monitor how home prices change over time
• Lead Generation - Build lists of properties for real estate businesses
• Data Aggregation - Combine Trulia data with other real estate sources

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
start_url	String	Direct Trulia search URL (optional)
location	String	State code or city (e.g., "NY", "Los Angeles")
listing_type	String	"buy" for sale or "rent" for rentals
results_wanted	Integer	Maximum listings to collect (default: 20)
max_pages	Integer	Maximum pages to scrape (default: 5)
proxyConfiguration	Object	Proxy settings for reliable access

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Output Data

Each listing includes these fields:

Field	Description
price	Listed price (e.g., "$689,000")
beds	Number of bedrooms
baths	Number of bathrooms
sqft	Square footage
lot_size	Lot size in acres
address	Street address
city	City name
state	State code
zip_code	ZIP code
property_type	Type (new construction, buildable, etc.)
listing_by	Listing broker/agent
image_url	Property photo URL
url	Full Trulia listing URL

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Usage Examples

Search New York for sale:

{
  "location": "NY",
  "listing_type": "buy",
  "results_wanted": 50
}

Search Los Angeles rentals:

{
  "location": "Los Angeles",
  "listing_type": "rent",
  "results_wanted": 100
}

Use direct URL:

{
  "start_url": "https://www.trulia.com/CA/San_Francisco/",
  "results_wanted": 30
}

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Sample Output

{
  "price": "$689,000+",
  "beds": "3",
  "baths": "2",
  "sqft": "2082",
  "lot_size": "0.91 acres",
  "address": "1208 State Route 31",
  "city": "Bridgeport",
  "state": "NY",
  "zip_code": "13030",
  "property_type": "NEW CONSTRUCTION",
  "listing_by": "ESSEX HOMES",
  "image_url": "https://www.trulia.com/pictures/thumbs/...",
  "url": "https://www.trulia.com/p/ny/bridgeport/1208-state-route-31-..."
}

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Tips

• Start small - Begin with results_wanted: 20 to test, then scale up
• Use proxies - Residential proxies are recommended for reliable access
• Target specific areas - Use direct URLs for precise neighborhood targeting
• Monitor pricing - Run scrapes daily or weekly for price trend data
• Respect limits - Keep max_pages reasonable to avoid rate limits

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Integrations

This scraper works seamlessly with the Apify platform:

• Apify Datasets - Export to JSON, CSV, or Excel
• Webhooks - Trigger actions when new data is available
• Scheduling - Run automatically on a schedule
• API Access - Integrate with your own applications
• Google Sheets - Export directly to spreadsheets
• Slack/Email - Get notifications when runs complete

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FAQ

How many listings can I scrape? You can scrape hundreds of listings per run. Use results_wanted and max_pages to control the volume.

Do I need proxies? Yes, residential proxies are recommended for reliable access to Trulia.

Can I search specific neighborhoods? Yes, use the start_url parameter with a direct Trulia search URL for precise targeting.

How often is data updated? Data is extracted in real-time from Trulia. Run the scraper as needed for fresh data.

What locations are supported? All US states and cities available on Trulia.com.

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Legal Notice

This scraper is intended for personal and educational use. Ensure your use complies with Trulia's Terms of Service and applicable laws. Scrape responsibly and respect rate limits.