Escrow & Title
What is a 'plat map' in Nevada real estate and what does it show?
AA map showing property values in each Nevada county
BA recorded map of a subdivision showing the layout of lots, streets, easements, common areas, and dimensions — recorded in the county recorder's office, it creates the lots and officially dedicates public streets✓ Correct
CA topographic map of Nevada showing elevation changes
DA floor plan of a residential property used for appraisal purposes
Explanation
A plat map (recorded subdivision map) is the official, recorded document that creates individual lots within a subdivision. In Nevada, after the tentative map is approved and conditions are met, the developer records a Final Map (final plat) with the county recorder.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
AppraisalA professional estimate of a property's market value prepared by a licensed or certified appraiser.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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