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Understanding Buildings: Deep Dive on AcreValue

Understanding Buildings: Deep Dive on AcreValue

By Jeffrey Nazuka
September 17, 2024

The AcreValue buildings dataset is a data layer that displays the locations of buildings across the United States. This dataset provides users with valuable insights into the presence and distribution of structures such as barns, homes, commercial buildings, or other man-made features on a property.

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The data is sourced from the Microsoft Buildings dataset, which is a comprehensive collection of building footprints generated from aerial imagery and machine learning. This dataset ensures that users have access to detailed and accurate information about building locations and sizes.

How Do Users Access the Buildings Dataset?

Accessing the land cover maps on AcreValue is straightforward:

  • Log in to AcreValue: Ensure you are logged into your AcreValue account.
  • Navigate to the map: Go to the map section of AcreValue.
  • Map Layers menu: Locate the Map Layers menu at the top left corner of the map.
  • Select Buildings: Within the Map Layers menu, find the option to show or hide Buildings. Toggle this option to display buildings on the map.
  • Explore: Pan, zoom, and explore the map to see detailed information about buildings across your area of interest.
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Why is the Buildings Dataset Helpful to AcreValue Users?

The buildings dataset is a valuable tool for several types of AcreValue users:

  • Landowners: It helps landowners manage their properties more effectively by knowing where structures are located, their sizes, and how they impact land use.
  • Realtors: Realtors can quickly assess a property’s marketability by understanding the presence of residential or commercial structures and their relative sizes, allowing for more accurate listings and property valuations.
  • Loan Officers and Appraisers: Building data provides crucial insights into property value, including the size of structures, helping appraisers and loan officers make informed decisions regarding financing and lending.
  • Developers: Developers can use this dataset to plan projects more efficiently by knowing where buildings are located and their dimensions, determining if properties have existing structures that could be incorporated into new development plans.
  • Investors: Real estate investors can evaluate properties based on the types and sizes of buildings, determining potential value for development, leasing, or agricultural use.

By providing information on the location of buildings, this dataset serves a wide range of needs, from property planning to investment analysis.

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