Easement Width Calculator
Calculate easement area and visualize the impact on your property
Property Information
Easement Details
Property Visualization
The visualization shows your property and the affected easement area. (Not to scale)
Easement Calculation Results
Property Area:
7,500 square feet
Easement Area:
1,000 square feet
Affected Percentage:
13.33%
Estimated Value Impact:
$8,325
Usage Restrictions
Utility easements typically restrict building permanent structures, planting trees, or making modifications that would interfere with utility access.
Recommendations
Consider consulting with a property lawyer to understand your specific rights regarding this utility easement before planning any construction near the easement area.
Understanding Easements
What is an Easement?
An easement is a legal right to use another person’s land for a specific purpose. It allows someone else the right to access or use a portion of your property without possessing it. Common types include utility easements (for power lines or water pipes), access easements (for roads or driveways), and conservation easements.
Types of Easements
Utility Easements
Allow utility companies to access your property for installation and maintenance of utility lines. Typically restrict building permanent structures within the easement area.
Access Easements
Provide rights-of-way across your property, often for a neighboring property to access a road or another location. You retain ownership but cannot obstruct passage.
Drainage Easements
Allow water to flow across your property, often following natural drainage patterns. May restrict building or landscaping that would impede water flow.
Conservation Easements
Protect natural resources by limiting development rights. Often voluntary and may provide tax benefits while preserving open space, habitats, or historic features.
Property Value Impact
Easements can affect property values depending on their type, size, and location. Factors to consider include:
- The percentage of property affected by the easement
- Restrictions on land use within the easement area
- Visibility and aesthetic impact of the easement
- Frequency of access by easement holders
- Whether the easement was known and disclosed before property purchase
Legal Considerations
Before purchasing property with easements or granting new easements, consider:
- Review property title reports and surveys to identify existing easements
- Understand all restrictions and rights associated with any easement
- Consult with a real estate attorney before agreeing to new easements
- Properly record all easement agreements with local land records offices
- Understand any compensation you might be entitled to for granting an easement
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