Property Valuation

In a South Dakota appraisal, 'economic obsolescence' (external obsolescence) is caused by:

APhysical deterioration from deferred maintenance
BOutdated floor plans or design features
CFactors external to the property, such as nearby industrial development or economic decline of the neighborhood✓ Correct
DOver-improvement of the property relative to the neighborhood

Explanation

Economic (external) obsolescence is a loss in value caused by factors outside the property itself, such as nearby highway construction, industrial development, neighborhood decline, or changes in zoning. It is typically incurable because the property owner cannot control the external factors.

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