Land Buying Glossary
Understand the terminology used in our listings to make informed decisions about your land purchase.
Property Classes
Residential
Intended for building a permanent home, subdivision, or family estate.
Recreational
Leisure land for hunting, camping, ATVs, or weekend getaways.
Farm & Ranch
Suitable for livestock, crops, horses, or agricultural production.
Timberland
Heavily wooded land valued primarily for timber harvest or forestry.
Commercial
Zoned for business, retail, industrial, or mixed-use development.
Investment
Raw/vacant land held primarily for future resale or value appreciation.
Land Condition
Completely untouched land in its natural state. No cleared sites or driveways.
Vacant land with some improvements (driveway, cleared pad, or partial fence).
Land that already has a livable structure or significant buildings.
Utilities & Infrastructure
Muni Connected
Meter is installed on property; water is ready to use.
Muni Available
Lines are at the street/boundary; buyer must pay tap fee.
Well Installed
Physical well pump and casing exist on the land.
Needs Well
No water source exists; neighbors have successful wells.
Cistern / Haul
Groundwater is too deep/poor; owner must truck in water.
Muni Connected
Linked to city waste systems.
Muni Available
Lines are at the street; buyer pays tap fee.
Septic Installed
Tank and leach field are physically in the ground.
Needs Septic (Tested)
Soil tested and approved (Perc Test passed).
Needs Septic (Unknown)
Buyer assumes risk; soil suitability is unknown.
Connected
Meter is installed on property.
Available
Power lines are at the property boundary.
Nearby
Power is within 0.25 miles.
Remote
Off-grid power (solar, wind) required.
Cable/Fiber
High-speed wired internet available.
Satellite
Starlink or other satellite service required.
Cellular
Good cellular coverage for internet.
Access & Roads
Legal Access
Public Road
Directly touches a state/county maintained road.
Deeded Easement
You cross a neighbor's land via a recorded legal right.
Private Road
Access via a private subdivision or HOA road.
Unverified
A path exists, but no paperwork guarantees right of way.
Road Surface
Paved
Smooth asphalt or concrete for any vehicle.
Gravel
Maintained gravel that handles most weather.
Dirt / Earthen
Standard dirt road; may get muddy after storms.
4x4 Trail
Rough path; requires high clearance or 4x4.
Vehicle Type
Any Vehicle
Accessible by standard passenger cars.
High Clearance
SUV or truck recommended for ruts or rocks.
4WD Required
Four-wheel drive needed most of the year.
ATV / Hike-In
Best reached on foot or ATV only.
Legal & Tax
Standard Residential
Full mill rate applies; no discounts.
Ag Exemption
Reduced rate for farming or grazing use.
Timber Exemption
Lower taxes for managed forestry.
Wildlife Mgmt
Discount for conservation or habitat plans.
Unknown
Tax status not yet verified.
Warranty Deed
Seller guarantees clear title through entire history.
Special Warranty Deed
Seller guarantees title only during their ownership.
Quitclaim Deed
Transfers whatever interest the seller has, no guarantees.
Tax Deed
Property acquired via tax sale auctions.
Contract for Deed
Seller financing arrangement recorded after payoff.
Zone X (Low Risk)
Area of minimal flood hazard.
Partial Flood Zone
Portion of the property sits in a flood zone.
High Risk (Zone A/AE)
Located within a Special Flood Hazard Area.
Unknown
Flood status not verified.
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