Escrow & Title
What is a 'plat map' and how is it used in Delaware real estate?
AA map showing the assessed value of all properties in a neighborhood
BA recorded map showing the layout of a subdivision with lot dimensions, street locations, and easements✓ Correct
CA map showing flood zones in a county
DA road map for locating properties in rural Delaware
Explanation
A plat map is a recorded survey map showing the lot layout, dimensions, street locations, common areas, and easements in a subdivision. When recorded in the county records, it becomes the legal description for the individual lots.
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