Property Valuation
A Pennsylvania appraiser's 'gross living area' (GLA) calculation for a residential property includes:
AAll square footage including basement and garage
BAbove-grade finished living area only — excluding basement, garage, and unfinished areas✓ Correct
CTotal lot area plus building footprint
DAll conditioned space regardless of grade
Explanation
Gross Living Area (GLA) is the above-grade finished living area measured from the exterior of the home. In Pennsylvania appraisals, basements (even finished), garages, and unfinished areas are excluded from GLA and treated separately in the analysis.
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