A little research before you buy can save you from surprises after. Here is what the property page gives you, and where to look beyond it.
Finding the exact location
Every property page shows GPS coordinates and an interactive map, including a 3D view. This works even for land with no street address, which is common for raw land. Use the map to see exactly where the parcel sits, what surrounds it, and how the terrain looks.
About the photos
Some listing photos may be AI-generated illustrations based on the location, not photographs taken on the parcel. So do not judge the land by its pictures alone. Always check three things:
the map and coordinates,
the “Legal Description” (open “View full description” on the property page),
the county’s own records.
The parcel shapes drawn on the map are indicative. The recorded legal description is what governs the actual boundaries.
Road access, zoning, and what you can build
Fabrica is a platform, not a real-estate broker, so we do not advise on whether a parcel fits your plans. The county has the answers:
Look up the parcel with the county assessor for size, taxes, and ownership history.
Check the county planning or zoning office for zoning, road access, and building rules.
A quick call or web search for “{county name} assessor” and “{county name} planning department” usually gets you there.
Questions land buyers commonly put to the county and other public sources:
Access. Is there legal access (a recorded easement or public road frontage), and is there a physical road you can actually drive?
Flood and wetlands. Is any part of the parcel in a flood zone or mapped wetlands?
Zoning and building rules. What is the zoning, and is there a minimum build size or limits on campers and mobile homes?
Utilities. How far away are power and water, and would the land need a well and septic?
HOA or POA. Does the parcel belong to an owners’ association with dues or rules?
Back taxes and liens. Are property taxes current, and are any liens recorded against the parcel?
The answers come from the county and public records, not from us; Fabrica does not evaluate parcels for you.
About the estimated value
The estimated value on the page is a starting point, not an appraisal. It comes from third-party data sources and models. Do your own diligence on what the land is worth to you.
If you get stuck, message us in the chat bubble in the corner. Learn more:How property valuation works · Questions from landowners