Property Valuation
In South Carolina, the 'gross building area' (GBA) for a residential appraisal is measured:
AFrom the centerline of walls
BFrom exterior walls, including all finished and unfinished areas✓ Correct
CFrom interior walls only
DIncluding all finished living areas above grade only
Explanation
Gross Building Area includes all areas measured from the exterior walls. For residential properties, appraisers typically use 'gross living area' (GLA) which measures finished above-grade living space for residential comparisons.
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