Describing Real Property

1 township =

36 sq miles

Otis is selling 462 acres of a family farmland for $1,200 an acre. The entire tract of land is selling for $554,400. How do you get that answer

462 x 1,200 = 554,400

Ted is considering whether or not a particular waterfront lot would suit his needs. He wants at least 50 yards of waterfront for a dock and at least 30,000 SF of land for a house. And he wants to spend no more than $2 million. The broker finds a .78 acre lot with 168.24 feet of frontage selling for $1,085/front inch. Would this meet Ted's criteria? select all that apply A. this lot has enough front feet to meet ted's needs. B. this lot has enough SF to meet Ted's needs C. this lot is in Ted's price range

A and B. 168.24 feet is 56.08 yards (168.24/3=56.08) the square footage would work, .78 acres is 33.976.8 SF (.78x43,560=33,976.8). the price is over Ted's budget as 168.24 feet is 2,018.88 inches (168.24x12=2,018.88) and at $1,085/inch that lot would cost $2,190,484.40, which is $190,000 and change over budget

Gus wants to purchase a 45,000 SF rectangular parcel of land. He knows that the side of the lot facing the road is 125 feet wide. The parcel of land is 300 feet in length. true or false

False. when you know the area, you can divide by the length to find the width: 45,000/125 = 360 feet in length

A parcel of land is 500 feet wide and 135 yards long. What's the square footage of the property? A. 22,500 B. 67,500 C. 202,500 D. 607,500

First you need to convert the length of 135 yards to feet (135x3=405). then multiply the length by the width to find the square footage (405x500=202,500)

Milo, who is buying a house, was looking through the purchase documents when he noticed this property description. "beginning at the old oak tree, then south 15 degrees East to the embedded steel pin. then north 90 degrees". what type of legal description system is this? A. government survey B. lot and block C. metes and bounds D. plat map

C

The type of legal description that references fixed monuments and landmarks is A. government survey B. lot and block C. metes and bounds D. rectangular survey

C

Which type of calculation measures in three dimensions? A. acreage B. area C. cubic feet D. linear feet

C

every ________ township line above a baseline is known as a correction line. A. second B. third C. fourth D. sixth

C

if you are standing in the middle of section 23 and walk 4 miles east, what section are you in? A. section 4 B. section 19 C. section 21 D. section 35

C

in the metes and bounds system the description always ends at the A. fixed monument B. intersection of range lines and base lines C. point of beginning D. primary deviation

C

the rectangular survey system divides townships into _______ sections. A. 6 B. 12 C. 36 D. 64

C

what measurement would you use to see how wide a driveway could you have off the road? A. area B. volume C. frontage D. linear feet

C

who established datums

U.S. Geological survey (usgs) are called benchmarks

bounds indicates....

boundaries

benchmark is typically a

brass marker that is permanently embedded in a road, concrete, or rock as on the summit of a mountain.

how is land usually sold

by a dollar about per square foot or per acre

how to identify townships

by its tier position north or south of a baseline and its range position east or west of a principal meridian

metes and bounds system

is a complex legal description that is used to define the location, size, and shape of a specific parcel of land.

why would elevation be used

part of the legal description for the air lots of condominiums that are located on different floors of the same building

a baseline is a

principal East and west line designated and named throughout the country for use with the rectangular survey system

plat

a detailed survey map of a subdivision, recorded in the county where the land is located. Subdivided property is often called platted property. or plat map

how do you find out the location of the property's boundaries using the lot and block system

consult the plat map for that subdivision at the county recorder's office

what is one of the oldest ways of describing property

metes and bounds systems

What is an important reminder when doing your calculations

all measurements must be in the same units before doing the calculations

Today distance is measured in ______ or _______

feet or yards

What do legal descriptions identify

the boundaries and location of the parcel; they do NOT describe the improvements to the land

In order to be considered part of the gross living area, the space must be useable and able to be occupied. true or false

true

each section in the government survey system is one mile by one mile. true or false

true

when numbering the sections of a township, 1 is always in the northeast corner. true or false

true

the metes and bounds system describes the perimeter of the property. true or false

true.

Legal descriptions do NOT describe the improvements on the property. true or false

true. legal description tells you the location, the size, and the boundaries of a parcel of land. It does not describe any of the improvements on the land. A survey on the other hand, often does describe the improvements

A commercial lot on Clark Street has a lot dimension of 415'x650'. This tells you there are 415 from feet on the street. true or false

true. when presenting a lot size, the front feet - the side with exposure - is always listed first

what is the cubic measurement formula

length x width x height = volume

43,560 sq feet = what

1 acre

12 inches = how many feet

1 foot

5,280 feet = what

1 mile

How big is each section in a township

1 mile by 1 mile. or 640 acres

640 acres =

1 sq mile and 1 section

1,296 sq inches = 9 sq feet and how many sq yards

1 sq yards

36 sections =

1 township

perches and rods are synonymous terms for a measurement equal to

16 1/2 feet

36 inches = what

3 feet and 1 yard

1,296 square inches equal how many square feet

9 square feet

ace homes is selling a 90' x 165' lot in a new golf course community for $3.45 per square foot. how much is it

90 x 165 = 14,850 sq 14,850 x $3.45 = $51,232.50

Each of these run north and south EXCEPT A. baselines B. principal meridians C. ranges D. range lines

A

How many square feet are there in one acre A. 43,560 B. 45,360 C. 45,630 D. 46,350

A

If bob paid $1,000 per acre for the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of section 27. how much did he pay? A. 20,000 B. 40,000 C. 80,000 D. 160,000

A

N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 15....... is an example of what system of legal description? A. government survey B. lot and block C. metes and bounds D. rod and perch

A

The rectangular survey system accounts for the curvature of the earth by using a _____ instead of a rectangular township line every 24 miles above and below every baseline. A. correction line B. principal meridian C. range line D. township tier

A

What system of legal description is a series of imaginary lines that creates a grid in relationship to a baseline and principal meridian? A. government survey B. lot and block C. metes and bounds D. square foot average

A

what measurement would you use to find out how much carpet do you need to complete a room? A. area B. volume C. frontage D. linear feet

A

which type of description is inadequate for describing property in a deed? A. house number and street B. lot number and page in the plat map C. metes and bounds D. rectangular survey description

A

how do you find the area of a trapezoid

A+B/2 X Height (height is measured at right angle)

How many acres are there in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 16? A. 10 acres B. 20 acres C. 40 acres D. 80 acres

A.

What statement about legal description is FALSE? A. a legal description describes the land and its improvements B. a legal description does not change C. a legal description is prepared by a land surveyor D. a legal description must be included in a deed

A.

When drawing the shape of a lot using the metes and bounds system, in which direction do you typically move? A. clockwise B. counter clockwise C. it depends on the degree of elevation D. it depends on the permanent reference point

A.

which of the following describes a township tier A. 6 mile strip of land running east and west parallel to a baseline B. 6 mile strip of land running north and south parallel to a baseline C. 6 mile strip of land running east and west parallel to a range D. 6 mile strip of land running north and south parallel to a range

A.

Joe is looking at 2 rectangular lots that are adjacent. According to the plat map, Lot A has a square footage of 46,060, and Lot B has a square footage of 43,005. The common boundary they share is 235 feet long. What is the width of Lot B? A. 183' B. 186' C. 189.5' D. 196'

A. Lot B is 43,005 square feet, divided by the length of 235, which gives you a lot width of 183 feet

Steve wants to buy enough fencing to go all the way around his 40' x 50' lot. the 6' high fencing costs $18/ linear yard. How much will Steve spend to purchase the fencing? A. $1,080 B. $6,480 C. $19, 440 D. $36,000

A. The perimeter of the lot is 180 feet ( 40 + 50 + 40 + 50). To convert feet to yards, you need to divide by 3 ( 180/3 = 60) Steve needs 60 yards of fencing at $18 a yard so he will spend $1, 080

If a bag of concrete makes on cubic yard, how many bags will it take to pour a 60'x4'x4'' sidewalk? A. 3 bags B. 9 bags C. 36 bags D. 107 bags

A. convert 4 inches to feet. divide by 12 (4/12 = .3333) 60x4x.3333=79.9920 then divide by 27 to make a cubic yard (79.9920 / 27 = 2.962 bags. you would need 3 bags

Laurie is subdividing the family farm, selling at $12,500 per acre. Dave spends $56,250 on a parcel near the creek. What is the square footage of Dave's property? A. 196,020 B. 196,425 C. 204,120 D. 209,385

A. first divide Dave's cost by the cost per acre: $56,250/$12,500=4.5. Dave bought 4.5 acres. To convert to SF multiply by 43,560. 4.5x43,560=196,020 SF

an HVAC engineer needs to know the volume of a warehouse so that he can install the appropriate heating and cooling system. The building is 110 feet long, 180 feet wide and 24 feet high. how many cubic yards is this? A. 17,600 cubic yards B. 52,800 cubic yards C. 158,400 cubic yards D. 475,200 cubic yards

A. multiply length x width x height. that gives you cubic feet of 475,200. to find cubic yards you need to divide that by 27

Determine the number of acres contained in a parcel of land with the following legal description: N1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 12, T24S, R13E A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 40

A. start with 640 acres and begin dividing by the denominators. 640/4=160, 160/4=40, 40/4=10. 10/2= 5

Lot A is 350' x 200' and Lot B is 200' x 350'. Commercial lots on this street are selling for $500 per front foot. Which lot will sell for more? A. Lot A B. Lot B C. they will sell for the same amount D. Need more info

A. the frontage is indicated by the first number. the lot with the greater frontage will sell for more, even though the lots are the same exact size, since that lot provides more exposure to the street

Lester is interested in a house you have listed, but he doesnt want the in ground pool, which is 25'x12'x6'. He wants the sellers to fill the pool with dirt, which costs $7.50 per cubic yard, delivered and dumped. How much will it cost the sellers to fill the pool if Lester buys the house? A. $502.50 B. $1,125.00 C. $1,350.00 D. $1,800.00

A. the pool is 1,800 cubic feet (25x12x6). to find cubic yards divide by 27 (1,800/27=66.67) you should round up to the next whole number and then multiply the cubic yards by $7.50 (67x7.5=502.50)

Tom needs 7,200 CF of dirt to fill in the pool. But the company he contacts sells fill dirt by the cubic yard. What is the minimum amount of dirt Tom can purchase in order to fill in his pool before Maggie buys the house? A. 267 cubic yards B. 800 cubic yards C. 2,400 cubic yards D. 21,600 cubic yards

A. to convert cubic feet to cubic yards you divide by 27

Mark wants to enclose his entire backyard with a fence for his dogs. the backyard is 70'x50'. How many linear feet of fencing will he require? A. 240 B. 350 C. 2,400 D. 3,500

A. you add all sides together to get the perimeter linear feet. 70+70+50+50=240

Jane consults a plat map to confirm the legal description for a piece of property she is preparing to purchase. What type of legal description is being used for this property? A. government survey B. lot and block C. metes and bounds D. rectangular survey

B.

A detailed survey map of a subdivision is called a A. county recorded map B. plat map C. plot map D. topographic map

B

a legal description reads as follows. the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 26; and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 25. how many acres is that A. 40 B. 80 C. 120 D. 240

B

the distance between township tiers is A. 4 miles B. 6 miles C. 24 miles D. 36 miles

B

what measurement would you use to see what size air conditioning unit do i need to keep the warehouse cool? A. area B. volume C. frontage D. linear feet

B

which element should be considered part of the gross living area A. a bay window with a window seat B. a bedroom's walk in closet C. a garage D. an unheated sun porch

B

which document would LEAST LIKELY require a legal description A. deed B. listing agreement C. mortgage D. title insurance

B.

In the metes and bounds system of legal description, metes indicates ___________ and bound indicates ___________ A. boundary/distance B. distance/boundary C. distance/ reference point D. reference point/ boundary

B.

How much concrete is needed to pour a driveway measuring 40 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 3 inches deep A. 80 cubic feet B. 100 cubic feet C. 1,200 cubic feet D. 2,400 cubic yards

B. 3 inches / 12 = 0.25 feet. once your conversion is complete, you can find the volume of the driveway: 40 x 10 x 0.25 = 100 cubic feet

a 3.45 acre lot sells for 50 cents per sf. what is the selling price A. $37,570 B. $75,141 C. $76,230 D. $78,712

B. 3.45 x 43,560 = 150,282.

Trina wants to purchase a one acre lot that has 120 feet of frontage. How deep is this lot. A. 267 B. 363 C. 410 D. 522

B. 43,560/120=363

Trina wants to purchase a one acre lot that has 120 feet of frontage. How deep is this lot? A. 267 B. 363 C. 410 D. 522

B. 43,560/120=363

Cooper is selling a 98' x 145' lot. Approximately how many acres is that lot? A.1/10 of an acre B. 1/3 of an acre C. 3 acres D. 128 acres

B. 98 x 145 = 14,210. then divide the number of SF in the lot by the number of SF in an acre: 14,210 / 43,560 = .33 acre

A 3.45 acre lot sells for 50 cents per square foot. what is the selling price? A. $37,570 B. $75,141 C. $76,230 D. $78,712

B. a 3.45 acre lot has 150.282 sq feet (3.45 x 43,560)

there's a lot that measures 580 feet in the front, 400 feet in the back, and is 200 feet deep. find the square footage. A. 80,000 B. 98,000 C. 116,000 D. 196,000

B. average the 2 uneven sides, then multiply. 580+400=980 980/2=490 and then 490 x 2 = 98,000

Paula's house sits on a quarter acre rectangular lot. the back of her property is on a lake. The length of the property from the road to the lake is 151.25 feet. How much frontage on the water does Paula enjoy? A. 36 feet B. 72 feet C. 144 feet D. 288 feet

B. first find the square footage. 43,560 / 4 = 10,890 SF. divide 10,890/151.25 = 72

In whose office would you MOST LIKELY find a plan book showing lost and blocks? A. broker B. county recorder C. state auditor D. the department of natural resources

B. the plan book containing plat maps is generally maintained in the county recorder's office

Calculate the number of acres in the parcels described as N 1/2, NE 1/4 of section 30 and then N 1/2, NW 1/4 , NW 1/4 of section 29 A. 40 B. 80 C. 100 D. 160

C.

a legal description reads as follows: the NW 1/4 of section 2; and the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of section 35. how many acres is this A. 20 acres B. 160 acres C. 240 acres D. 320 acres

C.

a township labeled T2S, R3W would be found A. 2 ranges south of a baseline and 3 tiers west of a principal meridian B. 2 ranges south of a principal meridian and 3 tiers west of a baseline C. 2 tiers south of a baseline and 3 ranges west of a principal meridian D. 2 tiers south of a principal meridian and 3 ranges west of a baseline

C. 2S would be 2 tiers south of a baseline. 3W would be 3 ranges west of a principal meridian

Lot 18 in happy acres measures 580 feet in the front, 400 feet in the back and 200 feet deep. what is the square footage? A. 490 SF B. 980 SF C. 98,000 SF D. 196,000 SF

C. 580 + 400 = 980 / 2 = 490 and then 490 x 200 = 98,000

Lois is looking for a commercial property of approximately 8,000 SF that will give her the most access to the road possible. She's looking at these four properties (frontage included). She can't spend more than $50,000. which property is she most likely to buy? A. 70'x120'/$400 B. 80'x100'/$600 C. 90'x90'/$550 D. 120'x65'/$460

C. Property C has 8,100 SF and its price is $49,500. it would give her the most frontage for under $50,000

A 1.75 acre lot sells for 40 cents per square foot. What is the selling price? A. $17,424 B. $21,780 C. $30,492 D. $76,230

C. a 1.75 acre lot has 76,230 SF (1.75 x 43,560) at 40 cents per SF the selling price is $30,492

Jim buys a triangular shaped lot with 60 front feet. Each side of the lot is 100 yards deep. What is the square footage of Jim's lot? A. 3,000 B. 6,000 C. 9,000 D. 18,000

C. convert the depth from yards to feet (100x3=300). then to find the square footage of a triangular lot divide the base of the triangle by 2 (60/2=30) then multiply by the depth (30x300=9,000)

there's a triangular lot that measures 1,254 feet in the front and 820 feet deep. How many acres is this lot? A. 42 B. 11 C. 11.8 D. 23.6

C. divide the base of the triangle by 2 (1.254 / 2 =627) then multiply by depth (627 x 820 = 514.140) finally you can divide that by the number of SF in an acre: 514.140/43,560=11.8

how may acres are there in the E1/2 of the NW 1/4 of section 23? A. 20 acres B. 40 acres C. 80 acres D. 160 acres

C. each section is 640 acres. working backward: 640/4=160; 160/2 = 80. there are 80 acres in the E 1/2 of section 23

a developer purchased a lot that measures 348'x1,000'. if the land cost $5,000 per acre, what was the total cost (rounded) A. $37,406 B. $37,540 C. $39,945 D. $41,867

C. find the SF first. 348x1,000=348,000 then divide the SF by 43,560. equals 7.9889x5,000

A lot measures 80' across the back, 50' deep and 110' across the front. what is the sq. ft of the lot A. 4,030 B. 4.500 C. 4,750 D. 5,500

C. first average the two uneven sides, known as side opposite averaging, then multiply: 80+110=190 then 190 / 2 = 95. 50x95 = 4,750 SF

Alicia buys a triangular lot with 50 front feet. The lot is 60 yards deed. What is the square footage of her lot? A. 1,500 sq ft B. 3,000 sq ft C. 4,500 sq ft D. 9,000 sq ft

C. first convert the depth from yards to feet (60 x 3 = 180). Then to find the square footage of a triangular lot, divide the base of the triangle by 2 (50 / 2 = 25) then multiply by the depth (25 x 180 = 4,500)

there's a triangular lot that measures 1,254 feet in the front and is 820 feet deep. How many acres is the lot? A. 42 B. 11 C. 11.8 D. 23.6

C. first divide the base of the triangle by 2 (1,254/2=627) then multiply by depth (627x820=514,140) finally you can divide that by the number of square fee in an acre. 514,140/43,560=11.8

Harold dedicates his family's 8.2 acre farm to the state to be used as a nature preserve. How many sq feet does that represent? A. 5,312 SF B. 188,240 SF C. 357,192 SF D. 371, 952 SF

C. multiply the number of acres by 43,560: 8.2 x 43,560 = 357,192 SF

Ike bought two adjacent lots. Lot A is 50' x 100' and Lot B is 100' x 100'. He divided the two lots into three lots and is selling them for $2,800 per front foot. If he sells all three for his asking price how much will Ike get? A. $280,000 B. $332,500 C. $420,000 D. $560,000

C. regardless of how much he subdivides, Ike has 150' of frontage to sell. At $2,800 per front foot, he would get $420,000

if you are standing in section 20 and go to section 25 what direction are you going A. due south B. due east C. southeast D. southwest

C. section 25 is one tier south of section 20 and four ranges east

A local nature preserve takes up 42 acres of land. How many square feet is that? A. 640 SF B. 1,037 SF C. 609,840 SF D. 1,829,520 SF

D

Maggie wants to buy Tom's house, but she is concerned about an old in ground pool. she finds out how much it would be cost to fill in the pool with dirt, and asks Tom to cover the cost. Which type of measurement did Maggie use to find the cost to fill in the pool? A. the acreage of the pool B. the area of the pool C. the perimeter of the pool D. the volume of the pool

D

what measurement would you use to see how much fencing you would need to enclose the property? A. area B. volume C. frontage D. linear feet

D

a property described by lot and block number is part of a A. development B. government survey C. recorded deed D. recorded plat

D.

Sophie dedicates a square parcel of land to the county for use as a nature preserve. the land has 1,890 front feet along the road. Approximately how many acres are there in this parcel? A. 5.76 B. 7.68 C. 77 D. 82

D. 1,890 x 1,890 = 3,575.100 SF 3,575.100/43,560=82

how many acres are in each section A. 36 acres B. 40 acres C. 360 acres D. 640 acres

D. each one mile by one mile section has 640 acres

Bob takes down the above ground pool that has been in his backyard for years. it leaves a 24'x14' patch of dead grass that he wants to replace with new sod. The sod is sold only in 24''x48'' rolls that cost $35 each. How much will it cost Bob to purchase enough sod to cover the bare patch? A. $140 B. $336 C. $1,176 D. $1,470

D. the bare spot is 336 SF (24x14). Each roll of sod is 1,152 square inches (24x48). to convert square inches to square feet divide by 144 (1,152/144=8) he needs 42 rolls of sod to cover 336 SF (336/8=42) so the sod will cost $1,470

If the pool is 6' deep, 40' long and 30' wide, how many cubic feet of dirt is needed to fill it in? A. 2,849 SF B. 3,600 CF C. 4, 320 CF D. 7,200 CF

D. tom needs to buy 7,200 cubic feet: length x width x height (40 x 30 x 6 = 7,200)

mortgage/promissory note

a mortgage is an instrument that creates a voluntary lien on real property to secure repayment of a debt. The parties to a mortgage are the mortgagor (borrower) and mortgagee (lender). the note is the documented promise to repay the debt. the mortgagee needs the legal description of the property on these documents bc the property is the collateral for the loan.

what is front feet

another type of linear measurement. as opposed to SF front feet is also known as frontage is the portion of the lot that faces a feature such as a street, water, or rail line

What are the 4 basic ways to categorize almost all of the types of measurements

area measurements, linear measurements, cubic measurements, surveyor's measurements

what is the formula to find width

area x length = width

what is the formula to find length

area x width = length

after finding the POB description continues by indicating a compass direction and the distance to define the boundaries of the parcel, moving ________ around each side of the entire parcel until returning to the POB

clockwise

topographic map is also called

contour map

What documents usually requires a legal description

deed, mortgage, promissory note, title insurance, appraisal, lease, sale contract

metes indicates.....

distance

how do you convert cubic feet to cubic yards

divide cubic feet by 27

how do you convert cubic inches to cubic feet

divide cubic inches by 1,728

how to convert feet to yards

divide feet by 3

how to convert inches to feet

divide inches by 12

how to convert sq inches to sq feet

divide sq inches by 144

township line

east west lines that run parallel to baselines in the rectangular survey system

metes and bounds system was imported to the 13 original colonies from _____________ and is most typically used in the states along the __________________

england, eastern seaboard

what is the purpose of contour or topographic maps is primarily to show

environmental features such as water runof

contour lines show points of

equal elevation at set intervals as determined by the scale of the map

When measuring residential property, the american national standards institute guidelines for detached and attached single - family homes assume that the square footage is measured from the ....

exterior finished surface of the outside wall inward and includes only heated, finished living areas above ground level. called the gross living area

in the government survey system, correction lines are established at six mile intervals. true or false

false. correction lines are established at 24 mile intervals or every 4th township line

When drawing the shape of a lot using the metes and bound system, you typically move counterclockwise. true or false

false. its clockwise

the metes and bound system is the most common type of legal description used in the midwest. true or false

false. more common in the original colonies of north american

Cooper's 98' x 145' lot has a 145 feet of frontage. true or false

false. the first number represents the frontage or the front feet

A range is a strip of land running east and west. true or false

false. township tiers run east and west. ranges run north and south

You are working with George and Judy who are looking for an empty lot to build a custom home. They want to have at least half an acre. You have found a lot that you think is suitable for them. The lot measures 120'x200'. Will this lot meet their size request?

first you will need to find the total square footage (120x200=24,000 total square feet) then you will divide to find the acreage (24,000/43,560=.55 acres) Yes this lot is just over half an acre

how are townships numbered

from the NE corner

Rectangular survey system is also called

government survey system

rectangular survey system divides land into.....

grids using directions and coordinates.

correction line

in the rectangular survey system, lines that are established at 24 mile intervals (or at every 4 township line) north and south of a baseline, re-establishing the 6 mile width between the range lines to account for the curvature of the earth

finished attacks may count as gross living area if they have what

heat and electricity, finished walls, and normal ceiling height.

deed

instrument that conveys ownership of real property from the grantor to the grantee. the legal description provides an exact explanation of what the grantee is receiving from the grantor

what is the formula to find area

length x width = area

platted property

land that has been subdivided into blocks and lots

lot and block system

legal description used for platted property. the description states only the property's lot number and block number in a particular subdivision.

what is the formula to find a linear measurement

length + width = linear unit

the national datum has been defines as the

mean sea level at new york harbor

a datum is a point, line or surface from which elevations are

measured and they have been established throughout the country

what are used as reference points in the rectangular survey system

meridians and baselines

to create a metes and bounds description for a parcel of land, a surveyor generally starts at a __________, which is a permanent reference mark

monument

how do you convert cubic yards to cubic feet

multiply cubic yards by 27

how do you find the area of a triangle

multiply half of the base measurement x the height

how to convert sq yds to sq ft

multiply sq yards by 9

how to convert yards to feet

multiply yards by 3

is a survey the same as a legal description

no

With metes and bounds system, ______________ are the primary directions and therefore are considered ___ degrees for the purpose of measuring the turning points of the boundaries

north and south, 0 degrees

Principal meridian

north-south lines designated and named throughout the country for use with the government survey system. They are based off of the prime meridian, which is the line of longitude passing through the Royal Greenwich Observatory in England (0 degrees)

do garages, finished basements and storage areas part of the total gross living area?

not typically

from the permanent monument the surveyor finds the _____________, also known as the point of origin. of the closest corner of the property.

point of beginning (POB)

title insurance

protects the property owner against losses resulting from undiscovered title defects and encumbrances on the property. the legal description defines exactly what is insured.

Additional north south lines are called ______ or _________. they run parallel to principal meridians at _________ intervals

ranges, range lines, six mile

in commercial real estate leases rent is generally calculated based on the

rentable square footage

Township

square division of land, 6 miles by 6 miles, in the rectangular survey system. one township contains 36 sections

what is the surveyor's measurement formula

square feet divided by 43,560 = acres

datums

standard elevation reference points

to calculate the land acreage for a given parcel of land in the government survey system, where do you start

start from the end and work backwards

elevation is also used to describe the extent of the ......

subsurface rights

metes and bounds system is sometimes called the what

surveyor's method

township tier

the 6 mile distance between township lines in the rectangular survey system

what is usuable square footage

the amount of actual space within the perimeter of the defined space occupied by a specific tenant

survey

the formal process of locating and measuring the boundaries of a property and identifying the improvements, encroachments, and easements that are associated with that parcel.

how do you convert square feet to a square yard

to convert square feet to square yards divide square feet by 9

topographic map may be used

to show elevation of a particular section of land

what is considered rentable square footage in commercial real estate

total floor area of a building, including all tenant space as well as common areas such as the lobby and corridors,

elevation

vertical measurement above or below a fixed reference point.

cubic measurements find what

volume

rectangular survey system

was created in 1785 for the sale of large tracts of land