The Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE 1 Chapter 10 Land and Site Analysis

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter 10 2 Legal Descriptions of Land Metes and bounds system Rectangular survey system  Township and range lines Correction lines Guide meridians Sections Lot and block system

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter 10 3 Metes and Bounds Description

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter 10 4 Subdivision of a Section of Land

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter 10 5 Survey of Platted Land

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter 10 6 Title and Record Data Ownership information Zoning and land use information Assessment and tax information

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter 10 7 Physical Characteristics of Land Size and shape Corner influence Plottage or assemblage Excess land and surplus land Topography  Geodetic Survey Program  Soil analysis  Floodplain and wetlands analysis

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter 10 8 Maps Available Online

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter 10 9 Physical Characteristics of Land, continued Utilities Site improvements  On-site utilities  Fences  Driveways  Landscaping  Other growing assets

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter Physical Characteristics of Land, continued Accessibility Environment  Environmental liabilities Special characteristics of rural, agricultural, and resource land

Student Handbook to T HE A PPRAISAL OF R EAL E STATE Chapter Problems Suggested solutions begin on page 420.