Land Appraisal

Vacant Lot Appraisal and Agricultural Land Appraisals

Watkins Appraisal Services has proven expertise in the area of land appraisal for various forms of real estate in the Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Union, Morris, and Sussex County regions. Our vacant land appraisal services include residential, commercial and industrial lots for development and agricultural land and building appraisals for rural areas, acreages and ranches for farming or recreational development.

Land Value Estimator

A broader analysis that encompasses a wider range of variables must be studied by an appraiser when calculating values for vacant land. One of the key considerations is determining what the land can be used for, or the feasibility of the specific planned development. Once the ‘highest and best use’ is determined, the standard sales comparison method is used for market analysis.

Vacant land appraisals require more detailed information and a high level of expertise that may include trends in new construction and research on competitors in similar development markets in order to provide accurate cost and profit analysis reports.

Land Appraisal Service

Commercially zoned real estate often requires the qualifications of an experienced and licensed commercial appraiser to provide a detailed market evaluation prior to, or during development. Watkins Appraisal Services offers specialized services that include appraisals for both vacant land and agricultural land in the Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Union, Morris and Sussex County regions that can be customized for:

  • Purchase / Sales
  • Development feasibility analysis
  • Litigation
  • Condemned buildings and lots

Zoning Research

Watkins Appraisal Services’s qualified experts begin research on zoning regulations laws in the specific areas to properly verify whether vacant land is listed as residential, commercial or industrial and to ensure that no building plans or approvals are already placed on the property.

Land Development

If your land is already under development a Watkins Appraisal Services appraiser can provide development cash flow evaluations which factor in construction costs and other expenses. Some examples being, insurance, real estate property taxes and developer and commercial owner profits and/ or lease commissions.

Agricultural Land Appraisers

Our appraisers are recognized by the region’s major lenders and financial institutions. Watkins Appraisal Services maintains a full database of both urban and rural land properties in Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Union, Morris and Sussex Counties. We provide reports ranging from a full narrative to shorter form. For more information on agricultural land appraisal services please give us a call.

Sales Comparisons

Unlike sales comparisons used in standard residential and commercial real estate market evaluations, Watkins Appraisal Services appraisals for vacant land in Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Union, Morris and Sussex Counties reflect figures which are generally calculated at price per square foot, or price per ‘buildable’ square foot. According to the applicable laws and regulations in each particular region.

Adjacent Properties

Data on adjacent properties and any planned development in the area may also affect and/or increase the valuation for vacant land, particularly if property nearby is being purchased for expansion or additional development.

Real Estate Appraisal Professional Ethics

All Watkins Appraisal Services appraisals are customized to meet your specific needs and written in accordance with the Uniform Standards of the Professional Appraisal Practice and to meet the requirements of all local, state and federal laws. Contact Watkins Appraisal Services for a free consultation and to speak with a member of our team regarding vacant land appraisals.