Zillow MCP. Analyze US property market data instantly.
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Zillow provides direct access to US residential and rental property data. It lets you search for homes by city or ZIP code, pull full details on specific listings using an ID, or narrow down results only to available rentals.
Get pricing, bed counts, square footage, and history—all without leaving your chat window.
What your AI agents can do
Get property by id
Gets a full profile of one specific house or listing by providing its unique ID, including price history and tax records.
Get rental property
Searches for rental units in an area, giving you rent prices and details like bedrooms and bathrooms.
Search property
Performs a general search for residential properties by location, returning core data points like price, size, and year built.
Find broad lists of residential properties across specific addresses or ZIP codes.
Filter results specifically for rental units, providing rent prices and amenity details.
Retrieve a complete data sheet for one property using its unique ID, including price changes and tax history.
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Zillow: 3 Tools for Real Estate Data
Access three distinct tools to query the US real estate market. You can perform general searches, find rentals, or pull deep records using a specific property ID.
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Start using Zillow on Vinkius019d84a3get property by id
Gets a full profile of one specific house or listing by providing its unique ID, including price history and tax records.
019d84a3get rental property
Searches for rental units in an area, giving you rent prices and details like bedrooms and bathrooms.
019d84a3search property
Performs a general search for residential properties by location, returning core data points like price, size, and year built.
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Collecting Property Data Used to Be a Nightmare.
Today, getting a clear picture of housing inventory means jumping between websites. You check Zillow for general listings, then maybe Redfin for rentals, and if you want tax details on one house, you have to find a separate data portal. It's copy-paste hell; hours spent just gathering conflicting metrics.
With this MCP, all that friction disappears. Tell your agent what you need—a general search or specific rental units—and the platform compiles the necessary metrics instantly. You get reliable, structured data without clicking through a single page.
Get Property Details with `get_property_by_id`
Manual lookups require finding an exact property ID and then manually navigating to the history section, often resulting in incomplete data dumps. It's slow, and you never know if you missed a crucial price change or tax assessment.
Now, retrieving full property details is one command away. The system pulls everything—the address, photos, build year, *and* the whole pricing history—in one clean output.
What you can do with this MCP connector
Need to analyze a neighborhood's housing market? This MCP lets you explore US real estate data conversationally. Instead of clicking through dozens of listings on the Zillow website, you talk to your agent and it pulls the key metrics instantly. You can search for general residential properties by location or pinpoint specific rental units based on rent price and amenities.
When you need deep background info—like tax history, lot size, or a full list of features—you retrieve that detailed property data using a unique ID lookup. Because this MCP handles such critical financial and personal data, every tool call generates a cryptographically signed audit trail through Vinkius. You get proof of what was retrieved and when, making it reliable for high-stakes decisions.
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How Zillow MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the Zillow MCP and provide your required API Key.
- 2 Ask your agent a question like 'Find houses in Austin, TX' or 'What are rentals near 90210?'
- 3 The MCP runs the appropriate query and returns structured data containing property details, pricing ranges, and key metrics.
The bottom line is that you get immediate, structured access to deep real estate market data without ever logging into a separate website.
Who Is Zillow MCP For?
Anyone who deals with property valuations or housing markets. This is for the agent tired of manually cross-referencing multiple listing sites; the buyer frustrated by vague search results; and the investor needing quick, verifiable data points.
Find specific property details or run broad searches to show clients neighborhood trends and pricing comparisons.
Compare multiple potential homes or rental units in a targeted area using only location inputs.
Integrate verified, structured property data into custom applications without managing API keys for every endpoint.
What Changes When You Connect
- Get full property details for a specific listing by using the
get_property_by_idtool. This pulls tax information, price changes, and photos—not just basic metrics. - Filter out junk listings with
get_rental_property. You get dedicated results showing rent prices, bed counts, and amenity types, perfect for renters. - Quickly survey a neighborhood by using
search_property. This lets you compare general pricing, lot sizes, and year built across an entire area. - Stop guessing about market value. The MCP provides structured data points that let you build accurate comparisons for buyers and agents alike.
- You don't have to manage complex credentials or worry about data integrity; Vinkius handles all the secure connections so your keys never sit on a disk.
Real-World Use Cases
Need to compare three potential homes in one afternoon?
Instead of opening three browser tabs, you ask your agent: 'What are the details for property ID 12345 and what's available near zip code 90210?' The MCP combines get_property_by_id with search_property, giving you a side-by-side comparison of prices, square footage, and features.
A client needs to rent in a new area.
You ask the agent to find rental options: 'Show me apartments under $2000 in downtown Austin.' The MCP executes get_rental_property, filtering out all owner-occupied homes and giving you immediate, actionable listings.
Investigating a property's full financial history.
You run a general search by location using search_property to find an address. Then, knowing the ID, you use get_property_by_id to pull its exact tax info and price change timeline—essential for valuation.
Building a custom market report.
You combine tools: first, search_property gives the general area data. Then, you pass those results into an automation that runs several MCPs together to aggregate pricing trends and build a final report.
The Tradeoffs
Searching for a specific house using a ZIP code.
The user asks: 'What are the properties at 123 Main Street, zip 90210?' This is ambiguous and might return general listings instead of the exact property data needed.
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If you have an ID number, use get_property_by_id. If you only know the area, use search_property to get a list first. Never assume a search will find one specific house.
Confusing rental searches with general property searches.
The user asks: 'Find properties in Miami that cost $2000.' This might pull owner-occupied homes priced at $2000, not actual rentals.
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Always use get_rental_property when you're looking for units available to rent. The tool is specialized and filters results correctly.
Asking the agent for 'the best property'.
The query is too vague, resulting in a massive list of hundreds of properties with no clear actionable data point.
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You must be specific. Start by using search_property to define boundaries (city/ZIP) and then narrow the focus using get_rental_property or an ID lookup.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if you need verifiable, structured real estate data—whether that's a broad market overview, a specific rental list, or deep historical records for one property. If your goal is simply to browse pretty pictures on Zillow's website, don't use it; the API isn't built for browsing. Don't use this MCP if you are looking for local listing agents or personal recommendations—it only handles data retrieval. Always remember: search_property gives breadth by location, get_rental_property gives specialization by lease type, and get_property_by_id gives depth on one asset. If you need to combine this property data with other things (like a messaging history or billing records), use Vinkius's ability to chain multiple MCPs together for full automation.
Common Questions About Zillow MCP
How do I search for properties in Zillow using `search_property`? +
You simply tell your agent the location you're interested in. The MCP runs a broad query, giving you core details like price and square footage across that entire area.
Can I find rental units with `get_rental_property`? +
Yes. This tool is specialized for rentals, so it returns listings focused on rent prices, bedrooms, and bathrooms—it won't show owner-occupied homes.
What does `get_property_by_id` actually return? +
This function gives you the complete data sheet for one property ID. It includes historical pricing, tax information, and detailed physical attributes that a general search misses.
Do I need to know the exact address for `search_property`? +
No. You can tell your agent the city or ZIP code; the tool handles the broader geographic query to give you an overview of the market in that area.
Does using `search_property` require me to store my API key anywhere? +
No. Your credentials pass through a zero-trust proxy managed by Vinkius. They are used only in transit and never stored on disk, keeping your keys secure when your agent calls any tool.
If I run `get_property_by_id` multiple times quickly, will there be rate limits? +
Yes. The platform monitors all MCP calls for rate limiting and handles these restrictions automatically. If a limit is hit, your agent receives a clear error message so you know exactly why the call failed.
Can I narrow down my results using `search_property` based on specific features? +
Yes. The tool accepts multiple parameters for advanced filtering. You can specify criteria like minimum square footage, lot size, or year built to refine your property search significantly.
Can I use both `search_property` and `get_rental_property` in the same automated workflow? +
Absolutely. This is where the system shines. You can chain these tools together: first find a general area with search, then drill down to specific rental options using a single agent run.
How do I get a Zillow API key? +
Apply for access through the Zillow Bridge API program. You'll need to create an account and request API access.
Can I search properties by city? +
Yes! Use search_property with the city parameter to find all properties in a city. You can also filter by state and zipcode for more precise results.
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