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What is the size of a township?
What is the size of a township?
How many acres are in 1 square mile?
How many acres are in 1 square mile?
640 acres
What is the formula to calculate area?
What is the formula to calculate area?
Length x Width
How many feet long is a mile?
How many feet long is a mile?
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What is the equivalent of half a section in acres?
What is the equivalent of half a section in acres?
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How many acres are in a quarter section?
How many acres are in a quarter section?
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A tract of land measures 660 feet along the highway and contains 20 acres. How deep is the tract? The depth is ______ feet.
A tract of land measures 660 feet along the highway and contains 20 acres. How deep is the tract? The depth is ______ feet.
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The area of a triangle is calculated based on its height and width. If a triangle has a base of 460 feet, the area calculated will be ______ acres.
The area of a triangle is calculated based on its height and width. If a triangle has a base of 460 feet, the area calculated will be ______ acres.
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If a parcel of land sold for $30,000 based on a rate of $2.50 per square foot, how many square feet did it contain?
If a parcel of land sold for $30,000 based on a rate of $2.50 per square foot, how many square feet did it contain?
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Study Notes
Township and Sections
- A township measures 6 miles square and encompasses 36 square miles.
- A section encompasses 640 acres, equivalent to 1 square mile.
Area Measurements
- 1 square mile equals 640 acres.
- 1 acre includes 43,560 square feet.
- Area can be calculated using the formula: Length x Width.
Distance Conversions
- A mile is equivalent to 5,280 feet.
- Understanding square mile measurement: 1 square mile is equal to 640 acres.
Land Division Terminology
- Base lines and tier lines run east-west.
- Meridian lines and range lines run north-south.
Section Divisions
- Half a section equals 320 acres (1/2 square mile).
- Quarter section equals 160 acres (1/4 square mile).
- A section contains 1 square mile or 640 acres.
Land Area Calculations
- For a tract of land measuring 660 feet along a highway and containing 20 acres:
- Total square footage = 20 acres x 43,560 sq ft/acre = 871,200 sq ft.
- Depth = 871,200 sq ft / 660 ft = 1,320 feet.
Legal Description Parsing
- Example legal description: N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, T24S, R13E.
- Total area = 640 acres x (1/4) x (1/4) x (1/4) x (1/2) = 5 acres.
Additional Legal Description Example
- For legal description: W 1/2 of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 29, T19S, R10E:
- Area calculations:
- A. 640 acres x (1/4) x (1/4) x (1/4) x (1/2) = 5 acres.
- B. 640 acres x (1/4) x (1/4) x (1/4) x (1/4) = 2.5 acres.
- Total area = 5 + 2.5 = 7.5 acres.
- Area calculations:
Triangular Parcel Calculation
- For a triangular parcel measuring 460 feet along a street with a maximum depth of half the frontage:
- Area = 460 ft x 230 ft = 105,800 sq ft.
- Since it's a triangle, divide by 2: 105,800 / 2 = 52,900 sq ft.
- Acres = 52,900 sq ft / 43,560 sq ft per acre ≈ 1.21 acres.
Price per Square Foot Calculation
- A parcel sold for $30,000 at a rate of $2.50 per square foot:
- Total square feet = $30,000 / $2.50 per sq ft = 12,000 sq ft.
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Test your knowledge of key terms and definitions related to real estate legal descriptions with these flashcards. Understand concepts such as township, square mile, and area calculations essential for real estate associates.
