Value field when assessing property tax records: Is this reliable???

[Shannon Webb]

Okay guys, your newest wholesaler has another question:

I am currently researching some the the vacant properties around my area and I keep writing down this note about the "value" of the house. What is this?

Is this the actual ARV, or is this just some number drummed up by an appraiser at the time of their actual appraisal?

Is this useful to me in any way? I'm seeing houses being sold and bought above and below this number, so what is this "value" field on the paperwork telling me?

Thank you so much in advanced! You guys are such a big help!