You can use Quicken to track personal property—such as real estate, vehicles, jewelry, or other high-value assets. Property accounts help you monitor the value of your possessions and get a more accurate picture of your net worth.
Why track property?
Adding property to Quicken lets you include non-cash assets in your financial planning and reporting.
Use cases:
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You want to track your home's value as part of your overall net worth.
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You purchased a vehicle and want to record its value for insurance and long-term planning.
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You're cataloging a collection or inheritance and want to log estimated values.
How to add a property account
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Choose Tools > Add Account.
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Select Property & Debt, then choose Asset.
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Enter a name for the property (e.g., "2022 Toyota Camry" or "Lakeview Cabin").
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Enter the estimated value and acquisition details.
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Click Next and complete any additional fields.
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Click Finish to add the account.
The asset will now appear in your Account List and be included in your Net Worth calculations.
Tips for tracking property
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You can update the value of a property account over time to reflect appreciation or depreciation.
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For real estate, consider linking a loan account if you're also tracking a mortgage.
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Use the Attachments feature to store appraisals, titles, or receipts with the account