The article analyzes the historical development of cadastral valuation of land. It analyzes the main stages of cadastral valuation formation. The development of cadastral valuation in Russia, taking into account the socio-economic and political influences of each era, is considered in more detail. The moment of the emergence of qualitative assessment, which takes into account the fertility and yield of various lands, is highlighted. The contribution of Russian scientists, in particular Professor V.V. Dokuchaev, in the development of cadastral valuation. The necessity to develop methods of cadastral valuation taking into account all properties of land was substantiated.
