Legal descriptions

Question 1

What two things does obtaining a survey do?

Answer 1

Clearly defines the property
Reveals potential concerns about property boundaries

Question 2

Legal description

Answer 2

A method of identifying a property in written words that allows for unambiguous interpretation of a property, boundaries and location

Question 3

Survey

Answer 3

A professional on-site measurement of the lot, lines and dimensions of property, including the location of any improvements, such as a house on the lot, any encroachment that may exist, and any easements a public record

Question 4

Survey

Answer 4

A blue print or map showing the measurements boundaries, an area of property sometimes required by lenders to ensure that no encroachments exist

Question 5

Where to find legal descriptions

Answer 5

Deeds of conveyance
Mortgages
Claimed the title
Leases
Title insurance policies
Easements
Offers to purchase
Tax assessments, tax rules, and other tax records

Question 6

Where to find legal descriptions for purchase

Answer 6

Online in the registry of deeds
Some counties will charge a fee to view information
Contact your favorite title company
County recorder or assessors office

Question 7

What are three methods of land description

Answer 7

Metes and bounds
Lot and block
Rectangular government survey system

Question 8

Metes and bounds

Answer 8

A survey system using points of reference and directional indicators to identify and locate a property for legal for purposes

Oldest land measurement system used in the US

The direction and distance of a line forming the boundary of the property are described by metes

Bounds referred to the physical features that defined the boundaries of the land

Monument is a permanent mark property corners

Question 9

Lot and block

Answer 9

A legal description that refers to a lot and block number within a subdivision as indicated on a recorded subdivision plot (think city block)

Also known as plat reference system

Used mainly in urban and suburban areas for subdivided land

Large land divided into smaller parcels, a.k.a. pieces of land such as lots and acres

Each parcel is identified by a letter or number, blocks are groups of parcels bordered by streets that are numbered

Question 10

Rectangular government survey system
RGSS

Answer 10

A governmental survey system that describes land in reference to principle meridians and baseline

640 acre sections each section is one square mile then into quarter sections

Known as the public land survey system, PLSS, survey, federally on walks of land, regulated by the Bureau of land management under the US Department of the interior

Used in 30 western and southern states isn’t used in east coast states

Question 11

A metes and bounds description, the point of beginning is extremely important. What is the importance of the point of beginning?

A) Entire description is based off the point of the beginning
B) The point of beginning is where the entrance of the property will be located
C) It provides the directional description for the property boundary

Answer 11

Entire description is based off the point of beginning

Question 12

What is the preferred type of property method description?

Answer 12

Lot and block land description method

Question 13

Townships

Answer 13

6 miles x 6 mile square for a total area of 36 Miles
Townships are further subdivided into 36, 1 mile 640 acre sections then into quarter sections quarter quarter sections or irregular government lots

Question 14

Principal meridian

Answer 14

An imaginary line that runs north and south across a baseline at a specific point, used by surveyors, or reference to locate and describe land, using the rectangular survey system

Question 15

Baseline

Answer 15

An imaginary line that runs east and west, and across the principal meridian at a specific point it is used by surveyors as a reference point to locate and describe land under the rectangular survey system

Question 16

Match the rectangular government survey term

Consist of 36 one square mile sections

Section
Principal meridian
Township

Answer 16

Township

Question 17

Match the rectangular government survey term

Consist of 640 acres

Section
Principal meridian
Township

Answer 17

Section

Question 18

Match the rectangular government survey term
The north-south line runs through the initial point

Section
principal meridian
Township

Answer 18

Principal meridian

Question 19

North-south lines that do not run through the initial point
Baseline
Township lines
Range lines

Answer 19

Range lines

Question 20

East west lines that do not run through the initial point
Base line
Township lines
Range lines

Answer 20

Township lines

Question 21

The east west line that runs through the initial point
Base line
Township lines
Range lines

Answer 21

Base line

Question 22

Property owners own the airspace above the property and can divide it into lots
True or false

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Condominium ownership is ownership of the air space between the units boundaries
True or false

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Condominium, plat, maps, created for condominiums, shows, elevations of floors and ceilings, but not the vertical boundaries
true or false

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Condominium, legal descriptions for condominiums use datum instead of point of beginning true or false

Answer 25

True

Question 26

An on-site measurement of boundaries, encroachments, and position of improvements on a property that determines land areas

Answer 26

Survey

Question 27

A method of describing a piece of land that starts at a point of beginning, and follows the boundaries using directions and distance, and returns to the point of beginning

Answer 27

Metes and bounds

Question 28

A legal description that is also called a plat description

Answer 28

Lot and block

Question 29

A horizontal reference point from which heights and depths are measured

Answer 29

Datum

Question 30

A division of open space above a property

Answer 30

Air lot

Question 31

A permanent natural or man-made landmark used as a point of reference in measuring property boundaries

Answer 31

Monument

Question 32

A numbered embossed brass marker used to establish a reference point for surveyors when measuring elevations

Answer 32

Benchmark

Question 33

A governmental method of surveying and describing land that uses principal meridians

Answer 33

Rectangular survey system

Question 34

Cheri wants to find the legal description for her property. Where could she look At a deed In a history book In the phonebook On a piece of mail

Answer 34

Add a deed

Question 35

When looking at a rectangular survey system map, where would section 36 be located? Exact center of the township The north eastern most section of the township The south, eastern most section of the township The south western most section of the township

Answer 35

The south, eastern most section of the township The numbers on the grid start with section one on the north eastern corner of the township, then follow a zigzag pattern with section 36 in the south eastern most corner

Question 36

How large is a section used in the rectangular survey system 640 acres 640 miles 640 ft.² 1 acre

Answer 36

640 acres

Question 37

The Simpsons are buying a 5 acre lot that was part of a much larger tract of acreage. When the owners of the large acreage decided to subdivide it, they needed to have a legal description created for the 5 acre lot. What was used as the starting point for creating the legal description? A benchmark A plat map A survey Metes

Answer 37

A survey A survey is used to create, verify, or correct a legal description. It’s a professional on site measurement of the lot lines and dimensions of property.

Question 38

Buyers Tony and Sylvia know the postal address of the property they are purchasing what are wondering about the legal description of the property. Where is the most likely place to find a legal description Deed HOA covenants Home warranty Listing agreement

Answer 38

Deed

Question 39

A registered land surveyor is preparing a plat map that will show elevations and boundaries for a multi level condominium complex. What is used as a reference point for measuring elevation Datum Monument Pointed beginning Sea level

Answer 39

Datum

Question 40

Absent, a legal description, what are other ways to identify a property? A legal description is the only way to identify the property Family photos State light imagery Street address and tax map personal identification numbers

Answer 40

Street address and tax map personal identification numbers

Question 41

What is a section? 1) A 36 mi.² square formed in the use of rectangular survey system ? 2) A one square mile square formed in the use of rectangular survey system 3) A permanent reference point used in measurement of elevations 4) The point of beginning, used in a metes and bound system

Answer 41

2) A one square mile square formed in the use of the rectangular survey system This device land into townships, which are divided into one square mile sections

Question 42

Which of the following is key consideration, and starting reference for a metes and bounds description? Baseline Benchmark Point of beginning Principal meridian

Answer 42

Point of beginning

Question 43

What is a plat map? A detailed description of air lots above the land A detailed map of a subdivision that includes boundaries, measurements, and distances between points A map showing all of the benchmarks located in the US A map tax assessors use when determining the value of a property

Answer 43

A detailed map of a subdivision that includes boundaries, measurements, and distances between points

Question 44

Which type of legal description is this? Plot of block, 28, Woodman Heights tracked, recorded in math, book 27, page 68, at the elder county records office Benchmark Lot and block Metes and bounds Rectangular government survey

Answer 44

Lot and block

Question 45

A professional, on site measurement of the lot lines and dimensions of a property is known as——? An abstract An Appraisal An Inspection A survey

Answer 45

A survey

Question 46

Related to the legal description of land, what is a monument? 43,000 square feet A permanent landmark, or sometimes used in a legal description A Pointe, from which elevations are measured The subdivision of air above the land

Answer 46

A permanent landmark are sometimes used in legal descriptions

Question 47

Brandon is interested in purchasing a piece of property, but before doing so, he’d like to verify the accuracy of the legal description. Which of these options will accomplish this? Having a home inspection performed Having an appraisal performed Having a survey conducted Looking at the property on Google

Answer 47

Having a survey conducted

Question 48

Harmony is looking at the legal description on her purchase contract. It mentions that the plots of her property is recorded in math book 12, page 14, at the county courthouse. What type of legal description is this? Lot and block Metes and bounds Monument and benchmark Rectangular government survey

Answer 48

Lot and block

Question 49

Shannon is reading through paperwork related to her upcoming home purchase when she comes across the following. Southwest quarter of southwest quarter SW 1/4 of SW 1 4th Ave. W. half of south east corner of southwest quarter W 1 half , SE 1/4, Sw 1/4 of section 11, Township four N. of range 8 west. what did Shannon just find? Legal description Mortgage clause Quit claim deed Text description

Answer 49

Legal description

Question 50

What’s survey provides the legal description of the property? Survey legend Scale ratio Survey title Title insurance policy

Answer 50

Title insurance policy

Question 51

Tells you what the various symbols mean? Survey legend Scale ratio Survey title Title insurance policy Land and survey plats

Answer 51

Survey legend Think legendary symbols

Question 52

Translate links on the survey to actual links on property Survey legend Scale ratio Survey title Title insurance policy Land, survey, plats

Answer 52

Scale ratio Think of it as scale of it all Scale to link survey to property

Question 53

Tells you the type of survey you’re reviewing Survey legend Scale ratio Survey title Title insurance policy Land survey pats

Answer 53

Survey title Think what is the title u r reading or reviewing

Question 54

Shows land, utilities, and easements that may impact an owners rights to land Survey legend Scale ratio Survey title Title insurance policy Land, survey, plats

Answer 54

Land, survey, platS

Question 55

A Pointe, from which the elevations are measured

Answer 55

Datums

Question 56

What does a land surveyor produce? A determination of value of property A report detailing defects of a property A survey that includes a legal description and a survey sketch Property boundaries

Answer 56

A survey that includes a legal description and a survey sketch

Question 57

Which of these is usually a brass marker that is used to mark a datum? Baseline Benchmark Monument Principal meridian

Answer 57

Benchmark

Question 58

What is a sketch that shows the location, size, and shape of any improvements on a property being surveyed? Building plan Legal description Plat, reference map Spot survey

Answer 58

Spot survey Includes the location, size and shape of any improvements on property

Question 59

What is a datum? An iron pan or other permanent marker used in metes and bounds description A Pointe indicating a location is at sea level A Pointe, service, or line, used as a reference for measuring elevations The center of a township

Answer 59

A point, surface, or a line used as a reference for measuring elevations

Question 60

5280 feet A) Mile B) Yard C) Square mile D) Acre E) Square foot

Answer 60

A) Mile

Question 61

43,560 ft.² Mile Yard square mile Acre Square foot

Answer 61

Acre

Question 62

144 square in. Mile Yard square mile Acre Square foot

Answer 62

Square foot

Question 63

3 feet Mile Yard Square mile Acre Square foot

Answer 63

Yard

Question 64

640 acres Mile Yard Square mile Acre Square foot

Answer 64

Square mile

Question 65

Price per square foot

Answer 65

Take the home sale price and divided by the area example 800 ft.² rectangular building sells for 75,000 that equals to $93.75 per square foot. $75,000 divided by eight hundred equals ninety three dollars and seventy five. Cents If local comps are selling for $93.75 per square foot and you have 1000 square-foot home the estimated value is $93,750

Question 66

Acre a unit of land that is equal to 43,560 ft.²

Answer 66

Find out what percentage of an acre a parcel is that has 28,675 ft.², divide the number of square feet in the property by the number of square feet in an acre 43,560 to get .66 or 2/3 of an acre.

Question 67

Hectares 10,000 m² or approximately 2.47 acres.

Answer 67

How many hectors were in a 45 acre track of land you would need to divide the total acres by 2.47 so, 45÷2.47 equals 18.21 hectares

Question 68

Front foot a.k.a. frontage, the linear measurement of a property that abuts 8th Street, Highway, water way, etc.

Answer 68

If you have a 200 x 50’ property but it was the 50 foot portion of the property that a beauty of the road you would have 50 front feet or a 50 foot frontage

Question 69

Length times width is? Rectangle Square Triangle

Answer 69

Rectangle

Question 70

Equal side x equal side is? Rectangle Square Triangle

Answer 70

Square

Question 71

0.5 X base x height is? Rectangle Square Triangle

Answer 71

Triangle

Question 72

A patio is 15 feet wide by 25 feet long. What’s the area? 2 x 15‘ +2 x 25‘ equals 80 feet For Site Eyes 15 feet equals 60 feet 15‘ x 25‘ equals 375 ft.² .5 x 15’ x 25’ equals 187.5 ft.².

Answer 72

15’ x 25’ equals 375 ft.² A rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width

Question 73

A listing is priced between 190 and 200 per square foot if the property your listing measures 1500 ft.² and you want to put it at the top of the price per square foot range, at what price would the home be listed?

Answer 73

$300,000 Multiply how much it is per square foot and the properties listing measurements square footage 190×1500 ft.² equals $300 ,000

Question 74

The front foot of a property is 500 feet long. The county is offering to pay $25 per front foot. How much is this?

Answer 74

$12,500 Take 500 feet times 25 equals $12,500

Question 75

A parcel of land is being sold for three dollars per square foot. Do you have a client interested in purchasing 30,000 ft.² how much does this cost?

Answer 75

$90,000 3 x 30,000 equals 90,000

Question 76

A parcel of land is being sold for $25,000 per acre. You have a client interested in purchasing 4 acres. How much will this cost?

Answer 76

$100,000 $25,000 x 4 = $100,000

Question 77

A parcel and is being sold for 25,000 per acre. You have a client interested in purchasing 100,000 per square feet. How much will this cost?

Answer 77

$57,392 Take 100,000÷43,560= 2.29 x 25,000= $57,392

Question 78

A seller received $800,000 for a 5.5 acre rectangular parcel alongside a road frontage. The property is 400 feet deep. What was the price per front front of the property?

Answer 78

$1335.67 First, find the square footage 5.5×43,560 equals 239,580 you’re given one dimension of the rectangle so find the other 239,580÷400 equals $598.95 front feet. To find the price per front foot $800,000 divided by 598.95 equals $1335. 65 per front foot.

Question 79

A parcel of land measures one half mile x 3000 feet if price per acre is $4200 What’s the list price for this parcel round 2/10 of an acre for your calculation

Answer 79

$763,560 Area equals length x width . 1 mile equals 5280 feet the area of this parcel is 7,920,000 ft.². (5280. Divided by 2 x 3000. 1 acre equals 43,560 ft.². The parcel is 181.8 acres 7,920,000 divided by 43,560 equals 763,560 $ (4200×181.8. )

Question 80

How many feet are in an acre? 10,000 ft.² 43,560 ft.² 53,640 ft.² 640 ft.²

Answer 80

43,560 ft.²

Question 81

An area of 640 acres is equal to——? One hectare 1 kilometer One square mile One Township

Answer 81

One square mile which is the size of a single section and a rectangular survey system, a type of legal description of land

Question 82

Calculations for area for a square

Answer 82

Side x side

Question 83

Area calculations for rectangle

Answer 83

Length x width

Question 84

Area calculation for triangle

Answer 84

.5 x base x height

Question 85

Calculations for acreage

Answer 85

Property size divided by 4560 ft.²

Question 86

Calculations for hectares

Answer 86

Property size and acres divided by 2.47 acres.

Question 87

Calculations for price per square foot

Answer 87

Sale price divided by the area

Question 88

Where to find legal descriptions

Answer 88

Deeds of conveyance Mortgages Claims of title Leases Title insurance policies Easements Offers to purchase Tax assessments, tax rolls, and other tax records

Question 89

What is a land measurement for a mile?

Answer 89

5280 feet

Question 90

What are land measurements for an acre?

Answer 90

43,560 ft.²

Question 91

What are land measurements for square foot?

Answer 91

144 in.²

Question 92

What are lame measurements for a yard?

Answer 92

3 feet

Question 93

What are land measurements for square mile?

Answer 93

640 acres

Question 94

What are methods of land description?

Answer 94

Metes and bounds: uses compass, headings, and directions Lot and block : provides plat references Rectangular (government) survey system: divides land, surveyed into 36 mi.² townships, which are further subdivided Monument system : permanent Len markers are used as a point of beginning

Question 95

What is a description of land that specifies the boundaries and locations of a specific piece of real property?

Answer 95

Legal description

Question 96

What is professional, on-site measurement of the lot lines and dimensions of a property including the location of any improvements (such as a house) as well as any encroachments or easements?

Answer 96

Survey

Question 97

What is point from which the elevations are measured?

Answer 97

Datum

Question 98

What is usually a brass marker set into concrete that marks datum points?

Answer 98

Benchmark

Question 99

A four bedroom four bath, 4875 square-foot house was listed at $445,000. Andreas, the seller, excepted an offer that was 95% of the listing price. What price per square foot did she get for the house? $45.64 $82.15 $86.72 $93

Answer 99

$86.72

Question 100

The cost of a parcel of land is $.50 per square foot. Candace wants to purchase 1 acre. How much will this cost? $21,780 $43,560 $500 $5000

Answer 100

$21,780

Question 101

An 800 square-foot rectangular building sells for $75,000. What’s the cost per square foot $187.50 $46.88 $60.50 $93.75

Answer 101

$93.75

Question 102

It’s a farm that’s for sale measures 1 3/4 mi.². How many acres is it? One and three quarter square miles 1050 1120 1280 875

Answer 102

1120 3/4 of 640 acres or .75 x 640 acres=. 480+ one more mile is 640 acres = 1120. There is 640 acres in 1 mi.