California Real Estate Practice Exam

Both the base value and the assessed value of a property can change over time. Therefore, the only way for the base value and assessed value to be the same is if the property assessment was done for the first time when the improvement was built this year. This would ensure that there have been no changes to the property's value since the initial assessment. Option B is incorrect because even if no improvements have been made, the assessed value may still change due to changes in the market or other factors. Option C is incorrect because there is no set timeline for the base value and assessed value to be the same. Option D is incorrect because the assessed value can change even if the property is sold, depending on the market value at the time of sale.