Google Maps Platform

Add address autocomplete

Use Autocomplete from Google Maps Platform to help customers enter the right address.

Increase sales conversion up to 15%
Get started at no cost

Why add address autocomplete?

Address autocomplete improves user experience, reduces errors, and increases conversions across your website forms.

  • Up to 15%

    Increase sales conversion

    Address autocomplete reduces friction in checkout and contact forms. Customers complete forms faster with fewer errors, leading to higher conversion rates.

  • 80% fewer

    Reduce address errors

    Google Maps Platform validates addresses in real-time, helping customers enter accurate delivery and billing addresses. Fewer returns, fewer failed deliveries.

  • 3x faster

    Faster form completion

    Type-ahead suggestions let users select their address with just a few keystrokes. Mobile users especially benefit from reduced typing on small screens.

Simple integration

Simply copy and paste the code to your website

Get address autocomplete running on your site in minutes. No complex backend setup required.

  • Get started at no cost

    Google Maps Platform offers $200 monthly credit—enough for most small-to-medium sites. Sign up with your Google account and create a project in the Cloud Console.

  • Enable Places API

    In the Google Cloud Console, enable the Places API (includes Autocomplete). Generate an API key and restrict it to your domain for security.

  • Copy and paste the code

    Add the JavaScript snippet to your website. The autocomplete widget attaches to any text input and provides address suggestions as users type.

Try address autocomplete

Experience how Google Maps Platform autocomplete helps users find and select addresses quickly. Start typing an address below.

Demo: Type "5050 Spanish Trail" to see suggestions for our location

How it works

  • User starts typing an address
  • Google returns matching suggestions in real-time
  • User selects the correct address from the dropdown
  • Full address details populate your form fields

Returned address components

Street Address5050 Spanish Trail Ln
CityLas Vegas
StateNV
ZIP Code89113
CountryUnited States

Copy and paste this code

Add this JavaScript snippet to your website. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your Google Maps Platform API key.

<!-- Add Google Maps Platform script -->
<script src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY&libraries=places&callback=initAutocomplete" async defer></script>

<script>
function initAutocomplete() {
  // Get the input element
  const input = document.getElementById('address-input');
  
  // Create the autocomplete widget
  const autocomplete = new google.maps.places.Autocomplete(input, {
    types: ['address'],
    componentRestrictions: { country: 'us' }
  });
  
  // Handle place selection
  autocomplete.addListener('place_changed', function() {
    const place = autocomplete.getPlace();
    
    // Extract address components
    const streetNumber = getComponent(place, 'street_number');
    const route = getComponent(place, 'route');
    const city = getComponent(place, 'locality');
    const state = getComponent(place, 'administrative_area_level_1');
    const zip = getComponent(place, 'postal_code');
    
    // Populate form fields
    document.getElementById('street').value = streetNumber + ' ' + route;
    document.getElementById('city').value = city;
    document.getElementById('state').value = state;
    document.getElementById('zip').value = zip;
  });
}

function getComponent(place, type) {
  const component = place.address_components?.find(c => c.types.includes(type));
  return component?.short_name || '';
}
</script>

<!-- Your address input field -->
<input type="text" id="address-input" placeholder="Enter address...">

Perfect for real estate websites

Address autocomplete is essential for property search, home valuations, and contact forms on real estate sites.

Property Search

Let buyers search by address, neighborhood, or ZIP code. Autocomplete ensures they find the right area every time.

Home Valuations

Accurate addresses are critical for CMA requests and instant home value estimates. Reduce errors in valuation forms.

Listing Submissions

Sellers entering their property address get validated input, ensuring MLS-ready data from the start.

Contact Forms

Capture accurate lead addresses for follow-up mailers, market reports, and personalized outreach.

Showing Requests

When buyers request showings, autocomplete ensures agents receive the correct property address.

Service Area Verification

Instantly verify if an address falls within your service area or a specific community like Spanish Trail.

Get started at no cost

Google Maps Platform offers $200 in free monthly usage—enough for thousands of autocomplete requests. Most small-to-medium websites stay within the free tier.

Monthly Credit

$200

Free every month

Per Request

$0.00283

Autocomplete (per session)

Free Requests

~70K

Sessions per month

Need help integrating address autocomplete on your real estate website? Contact us for guidance.