Not Measuring Up?
There’s no harm in touting that a home has an especially nice backyard, sits on a large or impressive piece of land, etc.
However, the term “double lot” ” at least to me ” has a specific, defined meaning.
Namely, it’s a least twice the size of a standard city lot.
In urban neighborhoods in the Twin Cities, that’s most commonly 40′ x 120.’
Ergo, a double lot is at least 80′ x 120′.
Anecdotally, I’d guess that something like 30% — 40% of the lots billed as “double lots” on MLS are in fact smaller than that.
Sometimes by, umm . . . a lot (sorry).
Extra-Deep Lots
While I’ve never seen a lot that was 40′ x 240′, I have seen plenty of lots that were especially deep (up to 180′ with a width of only 40′).
There are also plenty of oversized lots that are irregular-shaped.
What then?
I don’t know about other Realtors, but as a listing agent I would take one of two approaches: 1) bill the lot as “extra-deep,” and provide the measurements (along with a photo or two emphasizing the same); or 2) calculate the lot’s area, then divide by 43,560 (the size of an acre).
So, a lot that was (approximately) 75 ” x 160′ would be touted as “a sprawling .27 acre lot with room for a garden, kids’ play, and a dog (or two!).”
When the lot’s boundaries aren’t obvious, providing a photo, drawings, or even a copy of a survey isn’t a bad idea, either (practice tip: get the Buyer’s initials on same).
P.S.: Lots backing up to ponds ” and Minnesota is known for having a few, not to mention a couple lakes 🙂 ” can be especially tricky.
Often such lots look like pie slices that all meet in the middle of the pond.
See also, “That “For Sale’ Lot is HOW BIG?!?”
