PropertyScoop Server

A remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides comprehensive US property intelligence data. Query any US address and get targeted property data back instantly.

Tools

get_facing (experimental)

Returns the cardinal or intercardinal direction a property's front faces, derived from satellite imagery and machine learning. Useful for evaluating sun exposure, solar panel potential, or prevailing wind exposure. South-facing properties receive more winter sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Input:

{ "address": "123 Main St, Seattle, WA 98101" }

Response:

{ "facing": "Southwest" }

Possible values: North, South, East, West, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

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get_power_substation_location

Finds electrical power substations within a 1-mile radius of a property. Useful for assessing proximity to high-voltage infrastructure or potential EMF exposure. Returns count: 0 and an empty array if none are found within 1 mile.

Input:

{ "address": "123 Main St, Seattle, WA 98101" }

Response:

{
  "powerSubstationLocationsNearby": [
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": { "type": "Point", "coordinates": [-122.2328941, 47.6192593] },
      "properties": {
        "name": "",
        "operator": "Puget Sound Energy",
        "substation_type": "distribution",
        "voltage": "",
        "city": "",
        "state": "WA",
        "distance_meters": 959.95,
        "distance_miles": 0.6
      }
    }
  ],
  "count": 1
}

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get_water_quality

Retrieves drinking water quality and EPA compliance history for the public water system serving a given address. Data is sourced from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Properties on private wells will not have EPA water system records.

Input:

{ "address": "123 Main St, Seattle, WA 98101" }

Response fields (all nested under drinking_water):

• system_name — name of the serving water utility
• pwsid — EPA public water system ID
• population_served — number of people on the system
• grade — overall compliance grade (A–F)
• violations_3yr / health_violations_3yr / monitoring_violations_3yr — violation counts over 3 years
• violations[] — detailed violation records (if any): contaminant, type, date, severity
• source_water_type — e.g. surface water, groundwater
• primary_sources[] — named water source facilities

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get_rf_exposure

Measures radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation exposure at a property from FCC-licensed transmitters within a 2-mile radius, including cell towers and broadcast antennas.

Input:

{ "address": "123 Main St, Seattle, WA 98101" }

Response:

{
  "rfExposureInMilliwatts": 0.42,
  "emittersNearby": 3,
  "searchDistanceInMiles": 2
}

• rfExposureInMilliwatts — aggregate RF power density in mW from all nearby transmitters
• emittersNearby — count of licensed RF transmitters within 2 miles

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get_noise_score

Calculates an environmental noise score using national transportation noise models. Noise levels are reported in decibels (dB) across road traffic, railways, and aviation. Values above 65 dB are considered loud by EPA standards.

Input:

{ "address": "123 Main St, Seattle, WA 98101" }

Response:

{
  "combinedNoise": 58.3,
  "roadNoise": 57.1,
  "railNoise": 42.0,
  "aviationNoise": 35.5,
  "mainSources": ["Road"]
}

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get_falling_tree_risk

Assesses the risk of falling trees damaging a property, combining nearby tree density, estimated tree heights, distance of trees to the structure, and historical storm data (wind speed and precipitation intensity).

Input:

{ "address": "123 Main St, Seattle, WA 98101" }

Response:

{
  "risk_level": "Medium",
  "property_risk_annual_low": 0.002995654057260544,
  "property_risk_annual_high": 0.014891755791630046,
  "max_wind_speed_kmh": 48.2,
  "max_precipitation_24h_mm": 29.2
}

• risk_level — Low, Medium, High, or Very High
• property_risk_annual_low — lower bound of annual probability a tree strikes the property
• property_risk_annual_high — upper bound of annual probability a tree strikes the property
• max_wind_speed_kmh — maximum recorded wind speed in km/h near the property
• max_precipitation_24h_mm — maximum recorded 24-hour precipitation in mm

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Setup

1. Get an API key

Sign up at propertyscoop.us/APIAccess to get your API key. Each tool has a free tier of 10 calls per month.

2. Configure your MCP client

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "propertyscoop": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.propertyscoop.us/",
        "--header",
        "X-API-Key:your_api_key_here"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor / Windsurf

Go to MCP settings → add server URL https://mcp.propertyscoop.us and set the header X-API-Key: your_api_key_here.

Claude Code / Other streamable-HTTP clients

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "propertyscoop": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://mcp.propertyscoop.us",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Pricing

Each tool can be individually enabled or disabled from the API Access dashboard.

Tool	Volume	Price per Call
get_facing	1 – 2,000 calls	$0.02
	2,001 – 5,000 calls	$0.015
	5,001+ calls	$0.01
get_power_substation_location	First 10/month	Free
	11+ calls	$0.01
get_water_quality	First 10/month	Free
	11+ calls	$0.01
get_rf_exposure	First 10/month	Free
	11+ calls	$0.03
get_noise_score	First 10/month	Free
	11+ calls	$0.01
get_falling_tree_risk	First 10/month	Free
	11+ calls	$0.20

Only tools/call requests that successfully retrieve data are billed. Protocol messages (tools/list, initialize) are free.

Rate Limits

Limit	Value
Burst	100 concurrent requests
Sustained rate	50 requests/sec
Daily quota	10,000 requests

Exceeding these limits returns HTTP 429 Too Many Requests. Limits are per API key. Contact us if you need higher limits.

Error Handling

The server uses standard JSON-RPC 2.0 error codes:

Code	Meaning	Description
-32600	Invalid Request	Malformed JSON-RPC request
-32601	Method Not Found	Unknown MCP method
-32602	Invalid Params	Missing or invalid parameters (e.g., empty address, exceeds 500 chars)
-32603	Internal Error	Server-side failure or tool not enabled for your key

Example error response:

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "error": {
    "code": -32602,
    "message": "Address is required"
  }
}

If a tool is not enabled for your API key, you will receive a -32603 error directing you to the API Access dashboard to enable it.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Cause	Fix
API key validation failed	Invalid or deactivated key	Verify your key at propertyscoop.us/APIAccess
Method 'X' is not enabled	Tool not enabled for this key	Enable it at propertyscoop.us/APIAccess
429 Too Many Requests	Rate limit exceeded	Reduce request frequency or contact us for higher limits
Address is required	Empty address parameter	Provide a complete US street address
No response / timeout	Network issue	Verify connectivity to https://mcp.propertyscoop.us

Links

• Website
• API Access & Keys
• MCP Registry

License

Proprietary. See propertyscoop.us for terms of service.