Lot Size Formula?

[bart nathan]

Is there a way to figure out the size of a lot besides looking at the plat map?
Sometimes you get those oddball shapes that are hard to figure out the sq ft.
I've heard that you can use some kind of formula using a couple figures from the property profile. Total assessment multiplied by annual tax - improved assesment or something like that? (just a example not a formula I've heard of)

thanks

 

[CANative]

Geometry formulas

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

Our assessor lists the acreage. So 0.23 ac. translates to .23 x 43,560 SF = 10,019...which probably means the lot is 10,000 SF or 100 x 100 or 80 x 125.

Original surveys may give the SF. You can guess and get pretty close..I guess you call that "estimate".

 

[Jo Ann Meyer Stratton]

If you use Apex for your sketches, use the Survey Module function. Do an Alt S to bring up the first call, type in the degrees and minutes, then the dimension, click enter and the first line will be drawn, then repeat for each call. If you print out the sketch, both square footage and acreage will be shown. The F6 key will show the square footage only.

Also recommend you set the scale to fit the screen--other wise if you have 660 fee along one line it doesn't fit the screen.

You can practice sketching in free form selecting the survey module. Once you get the hang of it, it is very quick and easy.

Here is the calculations for the file in Apex that I am now working on.

 

[Otis Key]

To answer your question - yes. Call the assessor's office until they hang up on you, which shouldn't be too long if all the appraisers and appraiser "wanna be's" are calling about the same time.

Geometry, 1+1=2, legal descriptions, Apex, Deed Plotter, and too many more to list. But many of the "cad" ideas require you to read, input and plot the the calls.

 

[Pat Butler]

I use a CAD plug-in for Corel Draw. I copy & paste the plat map from a service I subscribe to. I trace it as a vector file, run the plug-in (Area Calc) and it calcuates the site area.

There are many $10 CAD/drawing programs in the bargain bin at CompUSA.

In any event, EVERY appraiser needs a reliable way to calculate site area.

 

[Dennis J. Black ASA IFAS]

Compass, paper, pencil, ruler, calculator (or long hand if you prefer). Gimme a break.

 

[Pamela Crowley (Florida)]

It's called geometry.

Any community college should have a good basic geometry class.