Characteristics that may impact residential property values:

• Classification (Residential versus Agricultural property)
• Location of property - Eco Area, Neighborhood, Subdivision
• Square feet of living area
• Square feet of basement
• Square feet of finish in basement
• Square feet of garage (attached and detached)
• Design of home (Ranch, Two Story, Modular, Cabin, etc.)
• Quality of home
• Locational attributes (Golf Course, Lake, Park, River, Railroad, Traffic, View, Greenbelt)

Items that may be inventoried but do NOT typically impact residential value for assessment purposes:

• Fixtures (sinks, showers, etc)
• Sprinkler systems
• Finished garage vs unfinished garage
• Porches, decks or balconies
• Bedroom and bathroom counts
• Appliances
• Updated roof or minor interior remodels