How to Use the Zillow MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search for Zillow properties using Claude Desktop?

You just call the searchproperty tool. The server needs an address, city, or ZIP code to know where to look. It returns core details like price and lot size immediately.

Q: Can I get detailed information on a specific Zillow listing using Claude Desktop?

Yes, use getpropertybyid. Just give it the property ID, and you’ll get everything: price history, tax info, features, and photos. It's one call.

Q: Can the MCP Server help me compare different types of Zillow listings?

Absolutely. You can run both searchproperty and getrentalproperty. This lets you gather general property data alongside specific rental metrics to build a full comparison.

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Find a Home by ID

Use `get_property_by_id` to pull full details on any listing. You get the address, price history, tax info, and even photos all in one go. This tool isn't just for quick checks; it pulls comprehensive data points like features and descriptions, letting you build out reports without leaving the chat.

Check Rental Listings

When scouting rentals, run `get_rental_property`. This searches for listings and returns key details: rent price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, and property type. It gives you the essentials needed for a shortlist. You can quickly compare multiple properties side-by-side using the data returned from this MCP Server.

Search Any Property

The `search_property` function handles general residential searches. Send it an address, city, or ZIP code, and it returns core details like price, lot size, year built, and listing status. You can use this to build a foundational dataset for comparison against other real estate platforms.

Setup guide

Set up Zillow MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Zillow MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Zillow MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under zillow-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zillow-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Zillow MCP in Claude Desktop

You just call the `search_property` tool. The server needs an address, city, or ZIP code to know where to look. It returns core details like price and lot size immediately.

Yes, use `get_property_by_id`. Just give it the property ID, and you’ll get everything: price history, tax info, features, and photos. It's one call.

The server touches core identifying details like addresses and price histories. You control the scope of what data gets pulled into your chat session.

It handles both residential properties and rental units. The `get_rental_property` tool is specifically built for finding available rentals in a given area.

Absolutely. You can run both `search_property` and `get_rental_property`. This lets you gather general property data alongside specific rental metrics to build a full comparison.

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