TYPICAL CONSERVATION APPRAISAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – INTRODUCTION
Letter of Transmittal
Certification of Appraisal
Summary of Salient Facts & Conclusions
Photographs
Aerial Photograph
Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
Scope of Appraisal
Purpose of Appraisal
PART II - FACTUAL DATA – BEFORE ACQUISITION
Property Identification
Legal Description
Area, Town and Neighborhood Data
Property Description
Assessments and Taxes
Zoning
PART III – DATA ANALYSES AND CONCLUSIONS – BEFORE ACQUISITION
Analysis of Highest and Best Use
Assessments and Taxes at Highest and Best Use
Sales Comparison Approach
Discounted Cash Flow Chart
Correlation and Final Value Estimate
PART IV – FACTUAL DATA – AFTER ACQUISITION
Legal Description
Other Real Estate Owned
Neighborhood Factors
Property Data
Assessment and Taxes
Zoning
PART V – DATA ANALYSES AND CONCLUSIONS – AFTER ACQUISITION
Analysis of Highest and Best Use
Sales Comparison Approach
Correlation and Final Value Estimate
Part VI – ACQUISITION ANALYSIS
Recapitulation
Allocation and Explanation of Damages
Explanation of Special Benefits
PART VII - EXHIBITS AND ADDENDA
Photo Key
Location Map
Neighborhood Map
Tax Map
Plot Plan
Conceptual Subdivision Without Back Lots
Conceptual Subdivision With Back Lots
Flood Map
Zoning Map
Comparable Sales Map
Comparable Sales Data
Title Evidence
Conservation Easement
Baseline Report
Tree Growth Forest Management Plan
Conservation Easement Checklist
Valuation of Conservation Easements Certificate
Qualifications of Appraiser
Engagement Letter