TL;DR
Use the ParseForge Zillow Scraper to extract property listings, prices, and Zestimates. Costs $0.70-$1.40 per 1,000 results. Lightning-fast API-based scraping with 100% accuracy.
Why Scrape Zillow?
Zillow is the largest real estate platform in the US. It has data on 135+ million properties. Real estate professionals need this data for:
- Market analysis: Track prices across neighborhoods
- Lead generation: Find properties and agent contacts
- Investment research: Compare Zestimates to asking prices
- Competitive intelligence: Monitor new listings in target areas
- Property valuation: Build comp databases for appraisals
What Makes Zillow Hard to Scrape?
Zillow uses aggressive anti-scraping measures:
- Map-based interface: Listings load dynamically as you pan and zoom
- CAPTCHA challenges: HUMAN Security blocks suspected bots
- IP blocking: Rapid requests trigger immediate blocks
- No public API: Zillow does not offer bulk data access
- Result limits: Search pages cap at 1,000 properties
Standard scrapers fail because they cannot handle map-based pagination. The ParseForge Zillow Scraper solves this with API-based extraction that bypasses these limitations entirely.
Available Data Points
| Category | Data Fields |
|---|---|
| Property | Address, city, state, ZIP, ZPID (Zillow ID) |
| Pricing | List price, Zestimate, rent Zestimate, price history |
| Details | Bedrooms, bathrooms, square feet, lot size, year built |
| Listing | Status (for sale/sold/rent), days on market, listing type |
| Media | Photos, virtual tour links, 3D home availability |
| Agent | Listing agent name, brokerage, contact info |
The ParseForge Zillow Scraper
The ParseForge Zillow Scraper uses fast API-based extraction to pull Zillow data with 100% accuracy. It is optimized for investors, agents, and market researchers who need reliable real estate data.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pricing | $0.70-$1.40 per 1,000 results |
| Method | Lightning-fast API-based scraping |
| Accuracy | 100% data accuracy |
| Best For | Property listings, detail pages, comprehensive real estate data |
Step 1: Define Your Search Area
Open the ParseForge Zillow Scraper. Define where to search:
- Zillow search URL: Copy a URL from Zillow after searching
- City/State: Enter location names directly
- ZIP codes: List specific ZIP codes to target
- Coordinates: Define a geographic bounding box
Step 2: Set Filters
Narrow your results with filters:
- Listing type: For sale, for rent, sold, foreclosure
- Price range: Minimum and maximum price
- Property type: House, condo, townhouse, land
- Bedrooms/bathrooms: Minimum counts
- Days on market: Only new listings or aged inventory
Step 3: Run the Scraper
Click "Start" and wait. The ParseForge Zillow Scraper is optimized for speed:
- 100 properties: 2-5 minutes
- 1,000 properties: 10-20 minutes
- 10,000+ properties: 1-2 hours
The scraper handles pagination automatically with its API-based approach, delivering fast and accurate results.
Example Output
{
"zpid": "18429834",
"address": "123 Oak Street",
"city": "Austin",
"state": "TX",
"zipCode": "78701",
"price": 485000,
"zestimate": 492000,
"bedrooms": 3,
"bathrooms": 2,
"sqft": 1850,
"lotSize": 6500,
"yearBuilt": 2015,
"propertyType": "Single Family",
"daysOnMarket": 12,
"listingAgent": "Jane Smith",
"brokerage": "Austin Realty",
"photos": ["url1.jpg", "url2.jpg"]
}
Common Use Cases
Market Analysis
Scrape sold listings in target neighborhoods. Calculate median prices, price per square foot, and days on market. Track trends over time with scheduled runs.
Lead Generation
Extract FSBO (For Sale By Owner) listings. Get agent contact info from expired listings. Build prospect lists for outreach.
Investment Research
Compare asking prices to Zestimates. Find underpriced properties. Identify neighborhoods with rising values.
Comp Research
Pull recently sold properties near a subject property. Build comparable sales databases for appraisals and pricing.
Common Questions
Q: Is scraping Zillow legal?
A: Scraping publicly available data like prices and addresses is legal. Do not scrape personal contact information for spam. Respect fair housing laws when using the data.
Q: Can I get MLS data?
A: Zillow shows MLS listings but does not expose MLS numbers. For full MLS access, you need direct MLS feeds (requires broker membership) or specialized MLS aggregators.
Q: How fresh is the data?
A: Zillow updates listings in near-real-time. The scraper gets current data at run time. For daily updates, schedule the scraper to run automatically.
Q: Can I scrape Redfin too?
A: Yes. Separate Redfin scrapers exist on Apify. Some users scrape both and merge data for more complete coverage.
Scheduling for Regular Updates
Real estate data changes daily. Set up scheduled runs:
- Click "Schedule" in the actor console
- Choose daily or weekly runs
- Connect to Google Sheets for automatic updates
- Set up alerts for new listings matching criteria