BatchData MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with BatchData.io's comprehensive property and address APIs. This server provides access to property data, address verification, skip tracing, geocoding, and advanced property search capabilities.

Features

Address Operations

verify-address: Validate and standardize addresses using USPS verification
autocomplete-address: Get intelligent address suggestions as you type
geocode-address: Convert addresses to latitude/longitude coordinates
reverse-geocode: Convert coordinates back to readable addresses

Property Operations

lookup-property: Get detailed property information by address or APN (Assessor Parcel Number)
search-properties: Advanced property search with comprehensive filters
search-properties-by-boundary: Geographic boundary searches using bounding boxes or radius
count-properties: Get property counts matching specific criteria (lightweight operation)

Installation

Clone or download this MCP server to your local machine

Install dependencies:

cd batchdata-mcp-real-estate
npm install

Configure your API key:
- Get your API key from BatchData Settings or register here.
- Create or update the .env file in the project root:
```
BATCHDATA_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here
```
Build the TypeScript project:
```
npm run build
```
Test the server:
```
npm start
```

Quick Setup

Use the automated setup scripts:

Linux/macOS:

chmod +x setup.sh && ./setup.sh

Windows:

setup.bat

Development Commands

Build: npm run build - Compiles TypeScript to JavaScript
Start: npm start - Runs the compiled JavaScript server
Dev: npm run dev - Builds and runs in one command
Clean: npm run clean - Removes compiled JavaScript files

Configuration for Claude Desktop

To use this MCP server with Claude Desktop, add the following to your Claude configuration file:

macOS

Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "batchdata": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/batchdata-mcp-real-estate/batchdata_mcp_server.js"],
      "env": {
        "BATCHDATA_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windows

Edit %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "batchdata": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["C:\\path\\to\\batchdata-mcp-real-estate\\batchdata_mcp_server.js"],
      "env": {
        "BATCHDATA_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools Available

Address Tools

verify-address - USPS address verification and standardization
autocomplete-address - Smart address suggestions
geocode-address - Convert address to coordinates
reverse-geocode - Convert coordinates to address

Property Tools

lookup-property - Detailed property data by address/APN
search-properties - Advanced filtered property search
search-properties-by-boundary - Geographic area searches
count-properties - Property count queries

Example Usage

Count Properties in Phoenix

I need to count single-family homes in Phoenix, AZ between $250,000 and $600,000

Find Comparable Properties

Find properties similar to 2800 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 within 1 mile

Verify an Address

Verify this address: 2800 N 24th St, Phoenix, Arizona 85008

API Rate Limits

BatchData.io rate limits per endpoint:

Address Verification: 5,000 max (1,000 recommended per batch)
Address Geocoding: 90 max (75 recommended per batch)
Property Search: 1,000 max requests
Property Lookup: Standard API limits

Environment Variables

Variable	Description	Required
`BATCHDATA_API_KEY`	Your BatchData.io API key	Yes

Error Handling

The server includes comprehensive error handling for:

Invalid API keys
Network request failures
Malformed requests
API rate limit exceeded
Invalid parameter combinations

Dependencies

@modelcontextprotocol/sdk: Core MCP framework
zod: Runtime type validation
dotenv: Environment variable loading
typescript: TypeScript compiler
@types/node: Node.js type definitions

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for development setup and guidelines.

License

MIT License - See LICENSE for details.

Support

BatchData API: Documentation | Dashboard
MCP Protocol: Documentation
Issues: GitHub Issues

Real Estate professionals and developers: This MCP server enables Claude to access comprehensive property data, perform address verification, and conduct advanced property searches directly through natural language queries.

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