Zillow is the largest real estate marketplace in the United States, with millions of property listings that include owner names, addresses, property values, tax records, and transaction histories. While this information helps homebuyers and sellers, it also creates a significant privacy exposure for homeowners who do not want their personal details publicly searchable. Here is how to remove your information from Zillow and protect your privacy.
What Information Does Zillow Display About You?
Zillow aggregates data from multiple public sources to build detailed property profiles. If you own or have owned property, Zillow may display:
- Your full name as the property owner
- Your current and previous home addresses
- Property purchase price and sale history
- Property tax assessment amounts
- Square footage, lot size, and home features
- Zestimate (estimated market value)
- Photos of your home (including interior photos from past listings)
- Neighborhood demographics and statistics
Even if you never created a Zillow account, your property information is likely on the site because Zillow pulls from county assessor records, MLS listing databases, and other public data sources.
How to Delete Your Data Through the Privacy Portal
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Visit the Zillow Group Privacy Portal:
Go to privacy.zillowgroup.com. This is the central hub for managing your privacy across all Zillow Group properties, including Zillow, Trulia, StreetEasy, and HotPads.
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Sign in to your account:
If you have a Zillow account, sign in. If you do not have one, you may need to create one to access the privacy tools, or you can use the email contact method described below.
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Navigate to Account Settings:
Go to your Account Settings page and select the Zillow Profile option.
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Access the Privacy Portal:
Under the Manage Account section at the bottom of the page, select Go to Privacy Portal.
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Request data deletion:
Scroll down to find the Delete Your Data option. Click the Get Started button. You will need to sign in again for verification.
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Confirm the deletion:
Under the Permanently Delete Your Data section, click the blue Delete Data button. Confirm by clicking Delete Data and Account(s) in the pop-up. This will permanently delete your Zillow account and associated personal data.
Important Limitations
Zillow will remove your personal account data and de-identify information where possible, but some property information comes from public records that Zillow cannot fully remove. Your property's listing page, tax assessment data, and sale history may remain visible because this information comes from county records and MLS databases. Requesting removal only impacts the details that result from your account activity and personal data, not the underlying public records.
Alternative: Email Opt-Out Request
If you prefer not to create a Zillow account or want a more targeted removal, you can email privacy@zillow.com with the subject line "Opt-Out Request." In your email, include:
- Your full name as it appears on the property listing
- The property address you want removed
- A clear request that your information not be sold or shared by Zillow or Zillow Group
- Your state of residence (reference CCPA if you are in California)
Zillow is required to respond to valid privacy requests, and mentioning specific privacy laws like the CCPA or your state's privacy act can help ensure your request is processed promptly.
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Start your free scanHow to Remove Property Photos
One of the biggest privacy concerns with Zillow is interior photos from past real estate listings. These photos can show your home's layout, security system placement, and personal belongings. To request photo removal:
- Contact Zillow support through their help center and request removal of specific interior photos
- Contact your real estate agent — they may be able to request removal of listing photos through the MLS
- Contact the listing agent if you purchased the home — they control the original listing photos
Protect Your Address at the Source
Zillow pulls property data from public county records. While you cannot remove your property from county records, you can take steps to reduce your exposure: consider holding property through an LLC or trust, use a P.O. box or registered agent address for business filings, and opt out of other property data aggregators like PropertyShark, Rehold, and BlockShopper.
Do Not Forget Trulia, StreetEasy, and HotPads
Zillow Group owns several other real estate platforms that share data:
- Trulia — focuses on neighborhood insights and listings
- StreetEasy — specializes in New York City real estate
- HotPads — focuses on rental listings
The good news is that using the Zillow Group Privacy Portal at privacy.zillowgroup.com covers all of these properties. A single deletion request through the portal should apply across all Zillow Group sites.
Your Legal Rights
Multiple state privacy laws give you the right to request data deletion from Zillow:
- CCPA (California): Right to request deletion of personal information and opt out of data sales
- VCDPA (Virginia): Right to delete personal data a business has collected about you
- CPA (Colorado): Right to delete personal data with some exceptions
- CTDPA (Connecticut): Right to delete personal data provided to a controller
In 2026, twenty states now have comprehensive privacy laws in effect, giving more Americans than ever the legal backing to demand data removal from companies like Zillow.
Broader Privacy Protection
Removing your information from Zillow is one step, but your personal data — including your home address — likely appears on dozens of data broker and people-search sites as well. Sites like Spokeo, BeenVerified, Whitepages, and TruePeopleSearch all display home addresses alongside phone numbers, email addresses, and relatives' names. PrivacyOn automatically removes your data from over 100 of these data brokers and continuously monitors for re-listings. With dark web monitoring, 24/7 scanning, and family plans for up to 5 people starting at $8.33 per month, PrivacyOn provides comprehensive address and identity protection that goes far beyond any single site.