Land Research Guides
Access
Land without legal access is a long-term hold. These guides cover recorded easements, frontage on a public road, and how to verify physical access before you close.
7 guides in Access
- How to Find a Deed, Plat, or Recorded Easement for Vacant LandLearn where to search for deeds, plats, easements, and title records, how to request them from the county, and how to confirm they apply to the parcel you are researching.11 min
- Buying Land With an Easement: 5 Checks Before You BuyFound a recorded easement? Check the rights, permitted uses, location, obligations, and unanswered questions before buying land.7 min
- Need a Second Property Entrance? Here’s Who to AskFind county GIS, planning, fire, and road resources to research whether a second property entrance is required or can be approved. Benton County walkthrough.6 min
- Can I Add a Second Access to My Property?Considering a second driveway or entrance? Verify neighboring land rights, road approval, terrain, and water and sewer plans before buying an access corridor.8 min
- How to Check Access on LandLegal vs. physical access, recorded easements, and frontage on a public road.5 min
- Legal vs. Physical Access on Vacant LandA dirt road you can drive on is not the same as a recorded legal right to use it. Here is how to verify both before you buy land.9 min
- How to Verify Legal Access Before Buying Vacant LandA road you can see is not a right you own. Here is the step-by-step workflow for verifying legal access through deeds, plats, recorded easements, road status, and county records.10 min
Other categories
Utilities
Power, water, sewer, and gas — what to verify before pricing a deal.
Septic & Perc Tests
Perc tests, soil evaluation, drain fields, and septic feasibility on vacant land.
Water & Wells
Water wells, well records, water quality, and water rights on vacant land.
Lot Splits
Minor subdivisions, frontage, access, and the economics of 1–4 lot splits.
GIS & Parcel Research
County GIS portals, parcel viewers, and how to confirm boundaries.
Zoning
Read code, verify allowed uses, and avoid entitlement surprises.
Due Diligence
Checklists and the recurring mistakes that turn wins into losses.
Land Value & Comps
Estimate raw, researched, builder-ready, and subdivided land value.
Flood Zones
FEMA flood maps, AE / A / X zones, and what they mean for buildability.
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