Zillow Scraper

This repository provides two distinct methods for scraping Zillow data:

A free, small-scale scraper for basic data collection
An enterprise-grade API solution for large-scale data extraction

Free Zillow Data Scraper

The free scraper allows you to collect property data from Zillow search pages on a small scale.

Input Requirements

Parameter	Required	Description
coords	Yes	Boundary coordinates [west, east, south, north]
pages	Yes	Number of pages to scrape

Implementation

To use the scraper, modify the coordinates and page count in the following code according to your location and data requirements:

# free_zillow_scraper/property_data.py
def get_search_params():
    return (
        -118.668176,  # West longitude
        -118.155289,  # East longitude
        33.703652,    # South latitude
        34.337306,    # North latitude
        5             # Number of pages to scrape
    )

Hint: Geographical coordinates can be found in the <script> tag of Zillow's search page for any location. Look for the following tag:

<script id="__NEXT_DATA__" type="application/json">

Sample Output

{
    "id": "20595672",
    "price": "$1,599,900",
    "zestimate": 1605500,
    "location": {
        "address": "2215 Wellington Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90016",
        "city": "Los Angeles",
        "state": "CA",
        "zip": "90016",
        "coordinates": {"lat": 34.036064, "lon": -118.33622},
    },
    "details": {
        "beds": 4,
        "baths": 3.0,
        "area_sqft": 1886,
        "lot_acres": 8577.0,
        "property_type": "SINGLE_FAMILY",
    },
    "listing": {
        "status": "House for sale",
        "days_on_zillow": 5,
        "broker": "ehomes",
        "url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2215-Wellington-Rd-Los-Angeles-CA-90016/20595672_zpid/",
    },
},

Limitations of Free Scraper

The free Zillow scraper works well for small-scale data extraction but has the following limitations:

Rate Limiting: Zillow blocks requests after a few scrapes.
IP Blocking: Frequent scraping from the same IP can lead to bans.
Limited Scalability: Not suitable for high-volume data collection.
Captcha: Zillow may present CAPTCHAs to block automated requests.
Honeypots: Zillow uses honeypot traps to detect and block bots.

For large-scale scraping, consider using the Zillow Scraper API described below.

Zillow Scraper API

The Bright Data Zillow Scraper API provides a scalable, reliable, and hassle-free solution for extracting large-scale Zillow data without the need to build or maintain your own infrastructure.

Key Features

Scalable & Reliable: Optimized for high-volume and real-time data collection.
Anti-Blocking: Built-in proxy rotation and CAPTCHA solving.
Legal Compliance: Fully GDPR and CCPA compliant.
Global Coverage: Access data from any region or language.
Real-Time Data: Fresh data with minimal latency.
Advanced Filtering: Customize data extraction with precise filters.
Pay-as-You-Go: Only pay for successful responses.
Free Trial: Includes 20 free API calls to get started.
Dedicated Support: 24/7 technical assistance.
No-Code Option: Scrape Zillow data via API or no-code scrapers.

Quick Start Guide

Sign Up: Create a Bright Data account.
Get API Token: Obtain your API key from the dashboard.
Choose Endpoint: Select from the available API endpoints below.

1. Zillow Property Details by URL

Collect property details by providing the property URL.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
`url`	Yes	Zillow property URL

Example Request

Python Code:

properties = [
    {"url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/73-Beverly-Park-Ln-Beverly-Hills-CA-90210/20533547_zpid/"},
    {"url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1945-N-Edgemont-St-Los-Angeles-CA-90027/20809871_zpid/"}
]

👉 Complete Python script: zillow_properties.py

cURL Command:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '[
           {
             "url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2506-Gordon-Cir-South-Bend-IN-46635/77050198_zpid/?t=for_sale"
           }
         ]' \
     "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lfqkr8wm13ixtbd8f5&include_errors=true"

Response Schema

{
    "property_overview": {
        "address": "73 Beverly Park Ln, Beverly Hills, CA 90210",
        "price": "$89,900,000",
        "status": "FOR_SALE",
        "living_area": "28,500 sq ft",
        "lot_size": "2.68 acres",
        "bedrooms": 9,
        "bathrooms": 22,
    },
    "key_features": {
        "highlights": [
            "85-foot infinity lap pool",
            "Two kitchens (including commercial-grade)",
            "5,000 sq ft primary suite",
            "Screening room",
            "Gated community with guard",
        ],
        "views": ["City", "Ocean", "Mountain", "Canyon"],
    },
    "financial": {
        "last_sold": "2021-04-08 for $28,500,000",
        "property_tax_rate": "1.18%",
        "monthly_hoa": "$6,216",
    },
}

👉 This is a partial response. See the full JSON response for complete property details.

2. Zillow Properties Listing by Filters

Search properties using location and other criteria.

💡 Note: Some properties may have multiple units, which can result in several records. To limit results, use the Limit per input.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
`location`	Yes	Can be a zip code, city, or state.
`listingCategory`	Yes	Options: Sold, House for rent, House for sale.
`HomeType`	Yes	Home type from Zillow (e.g., Houses, Apartments, Townhomes).

Example Request

Python Code:

filters = [
    {"location": "92027", "listingCategory": "Sold", "HomeType": "Houses"},
    {"location": "New York", "listingCategory": "House for rent", "HomeType": "Condos"},
    {"location": "Colorado", "listingCategory": "", "HomeType": ""},
]

👉 Complete Python script: zillow_discovered_properties.py

cURL Command:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '[{"location": "New York", "listingCategory": "House for rent", "HomeType": "Houses"},
          {"location": "02118", "listingCategory": "House for sale", "HomeType": "Condos"},
          {"location": "Colorado", "listingCategory": "", "HomeType": ""}]' \
     "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lfqkr8wm13ixtbd8f5&include_errors=true&type=discover_new&discover_by=input_filters"

Response Schema

{
    "address": {
        "streetAddress": "569 Hayward Pl",
        "city": "Escondido",
        "state": "CA",
        "zipcode": "92027",
    },
    "homeStatus": "SOLD",
    "bedrooms": 4,
    "bathrooms": 2,
    "livingArea": 1446,
    "livingAreaUnits": "Square Feet",
    "lotSize": 5933,
    "lotAreaUnits": "Square Feet",
    "homeType": "SINGLE_FAMILY",
    "yearBuilt": 1987,
    "lastSoldPrice": 689000,
    "dateSoldString": "2022-08-11",
    "zestimate": 818100,
    "rentZestimate": 3752,
    "schools": [
        {
            "name": "Glen View Elementary School",
            "distance": 0.6,
            "rating": 5,
            "grades": "K-5",
        },
        {
            "name": "Hidden Valley Middle School",
            "distance": 1.2,
            "rating": 5,
            "grades": "6-8",
        },
        {
            "name": "Orange Glen High School",
            "distance": 1.4,
            "rating": 5,
            "grades": "9-12",
        },
    ],
    "url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/569-Hayward-Pl-Escondido-CA-92027/16696746_zpid/",
}

👉 This is a partial response. See the full JSON response for complete property details.

3. Zillow Properties Listing by URL

Search for properties directly using Zillow search page URLs.

💡 Note: Some properties may have multiple units, which can result in several records. To limit results, use the Limit per input.

Input Parameters:

Parameter	Required	Description
`url`	Yes	Direct Zillow search URL with complete search parameters

Example Request

Python Code:

urls = [
    {"url": "https://www.zillow.com/south-bend-in/?searchQueryState=%7B%22pagination%22%3A..."},
    {"url": "https://www.zillow.com/new-york-ny/rentals/?searchQueryState=%7B%22isMapVisible%22%3A..."},
    {"url": "https://www.zillow.com/sands-point-ny/rentals/?searchQueryState=%7B%22isMapVisible%22%3A..."},
]

👉 Complete Python script: zillow_discovered_properties_by_url.py

cURL Command:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '[{"url": "https://www.zillow.com/south-bend-in/?searchQueryState=%7B%22pagination%22%3A..."}]' \
     "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lfqkr8wm13ixtbd8f5&include_errors=true&type=discover_new&discover_by=url"

Response Schema:

{
    "zpid": 77029580,
    "address": {
        "streetAddress": "1937 Churchill Dr",
        "city": "South Bend",
        "state": "IN",
        "zipcode": "46617",
    },
    "price": 435000,
    "bedrooms": 4,
    "bathrooms": 4,
    "livingArea": 3197,
    "lotAreaValue": 0.46,
    "lotAreaUnits": "Acres",
    "yearBuilt": 1968,
    "homeStatus": "FOR_SALE",
    "zestimate": 420400,
    "lastSoldPrice": 134000,
    "dateSold": "2013-05-20",
    "schools": [
        {"name": "McKinley Elementary School", "rating": 4},
        {"name": "Edison Intermediate Center", "rating": 2},
        {"name": "Rise Up Academy At Eggleston", "rating": 1},
    ],
    "mortgageRates": {"thirtyYearFixedRate": 6.536},
    "listingProvidedBy": {"name": "Eric M Bomkamp", "phoneNumber": "574-360-2569"},
    "url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1937-Churchill-Dr-South-Bend-IN-46617/77029580_zpid/",
}

👉 This is a partial response. See the full JSON response for complete property details.

4. Zillow Price History

Collect pricing history for a property.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
`url`	Yes	Zillow property URL.

Example Request

Python Code:

urls = [
    {"url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8305-Blue-Heron-Way-Raleigh-NC-27615/6468808_zpid/"},
    {"url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/930-3rd-St-SE-Hickory-NC-28602/71557289_zpid/"},
]

👉 Complete Python script: zillow_price_history.py

cURL Command:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '[{"url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8305-Blue-Heron-Way-Raleigh-NC-27615/6468808_zpid/"},
          {"url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/930-3rd-St-SE-Hickory-NC-28602/71557289_zpid/"}]' \
     "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lxu1cz9r88uiqsosl&include_errors=true"

Response Schema:

{
    "url": "https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8305-Blue-Heron-Way-Raleigh-NC-27615/6468808_zpid/",
    "zpid": "6468808",
    "date": "2020-11-13T00:00:00.000Z",
    "event": "Sold",
    "price": 440000,
    "price_per_squarefoot": 127,
    "source": "Doorify MLS",
    "timestamp": "2025-02-09T16:56:42.074Z",
}

👉 This is a partial response. See the full JSON response for complete property details.

No-Code Scraper Option

Bright Data No-Code Scraper offers a user-friendly way to collect Zillow data without programming.

Configure scrapers in minutes.
Automate the entire data collection process.
Download results directly in multiple formats.

For detailed instructions, visit our Getting Started guide.

Additional Options

Fine-tune your data collection with these parameters:

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
`limit`	`integer`	Max results per input	`limit=10`
`include_errors`	`boolean`	Get error reports for troubleshooting	`include_errors=true`
`notify`	`url`	Webhook notification URL to be notified upon completion	`notify=https://notify-me.com/`
`format`	`enum`	Output format (e.g., JSON, NDJSON, JSONL, CSV)	`format=json`

💡 Pro Tip: You can deliver data to an external storage or a webhook.

Support & Resources

API Documentation: Bright Data Docs
Scraping Best Practices: Avoid Getting Blocked
Technical Support: Contact Us

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Table of Contents

Free Zillow Data Scraper

Input Requirements

Implementation

Sample Output

Limitations of Free Scraper

Zillow Scraper API

Key Features

Quick Start Guide

1. Zillow Property Details by URL

Input Parameters

Example Request

Python Code:

cURL Command:

Response Schema

2. Zillow Properties Listing by Filters

Input Parameters

Example Request

Python Code:

cURL Command:

Response Schema

3. Zillow Properties Listing by URL

Input Parameters:

Example Request

Python Code:

cURL Command:

Response Schema:

4. Zillow Price History

Input Parameters

Example Request

Python Code:

cURL Command:

Response Schema:

No-Code Scraper Option

Additional Options

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