Data Dictionary
Every parcel in our database is scored across 42 signals organized into 5 niche models. Each signal contributes a weighted score from 0-150.
🏡 Homestead (10 signals, max ~85 pts)
No HOA or restrictive covenants30 pts
Livestock allowed (AG-1, RU-4, RU-5 zoning)25 pts
Off-grid allowed (no mandatory grid connection)25 pts
Existing well permit (saves $15-30k)35 pts
Existing septic permit30 pts
County road access (legal without neighbor permission)25 pts
Power at property line (via APS easement data)20 pts
Minimal building restrictions (no min sq ft, no design review)10 pts
Adjacent to public land (BLM, State Trust)15 pts
Flood zone X (low flood risk)5 pts
🚐 Nomad (5 signals, max ~55 pts)
RV permanent occupancy legal35 pts
Tiny home allowed (no minimum square footage)30 pts
No RV stay duration limits20 pts
Existing RV pad/hookup15 pts
Manufactured homes permitted10 pts
💎 Undervalued/Investor (6 signals, max ~50 pts)
Grandfathered non-conforming structure30 pts
Agricultural tax status (up to 80% less tax)15 pts
Landlocked with legal access (discounted price)15 pts
Split estate — no active mining10 pts
Unrecorded plat (subdivision on paper only)10 pts
No permit history (clean slate)5 pts
⚠️ Motivated Seller (8 signals, max ~50 pts)
Tax delinquent 2+ years30 pts
Foreclosure filing30 pts
Tax lien filed (third party owns debt)25 pts
Open divorce case (forced asset sale)25 pts
Open probate case (heirs want to sell)20 pts
Out-of-state owner (harder to monitor property)25 pts
Inherited property (may not want to keep)15 pts
No recent sale in 10+ years (low basis)10 pts
🔌 Hidden Value & Easement (13 signals, max ~75 pts)
Out-of-scope APS easement (unpaid back payments)35 pts
Abandoned utility easement (land value +20-40%)30 pts
Expired telecom easement (Qwest/CenturyLink)25 pts
Grandfathered well pre-1980 (no permit needed)25 pts
Mineral rights intact (no split estate)15 pts
Railroad adjacent — quiet title potential10 pts