Property ValuationIntermediateAlabama Exam

A residential property's square footage of gross living area (GLA) is measured:

AIncluding basement, garage, and all enclosed areas
BAbove grade (above ground) only for finished living spaceCorrect
CBy the total lot area plus building footprint
DBased on the number of bedrooms times a standard room size

Why Above grade (above ground) only for finished living space Is Correct

Answer B: Above grade (above ground) only for finished living space

For residential appraisals, GLA (gross living area) includes above-grade finished living space only. Basements (even if finished) are typically measured and reported separately.

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