Thinking of putting up a fence, installing a shed, seeding
your lawn?  Many home improvement
projects require knowing where your property lines are (sometimes
exactly). 

Knowing where your property lines are before undertaking
many projects will help protect your property rights and reduce disputes with
neighbors.

To find your property lines, you have several options:

1. Check Your Deed or Survey

•             Deed:
Your property deed often includes a legal description of your property, which
defines its boundaries. It might describe the property in relation to landmarks
or coordinates.

•             Survey:
If you have a property survey, it provides precise measurements and a detailed
map of your property lines. You might have received this document when you
purchased the property.

2. Look for Physical Markers

•             Property
Markers: Surveyors often place iron pins or concrete markers at the corners of
your property. You can locate these markers with a metal detector or by
measuring distances from known landmarks (like roads or utility poles) as
described in your deed.

3. Visit Your Local Government Office

•             County
Assessor or Recorder's Office: You can obtain property maps, records, and
sometimes surveys from the local county office. Many counties offer access to
online Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which allow you to view property
boundaries.

4. Use an Online GIS Mapping Tool

•             County
GIS: Many counties provide online tools that allow you to view property lines
on a map. Most GIS system that lets you search by address and view property
boundaries.

5. Hire a Professional Surveyor

•             If you
need precise property lines for legal purposes or construction, hiring a
professional surveyor is the most accurate method. They will use equipment and
official records to mark your property boundaries.

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