A legal right to use another’s land for a specific purpose.

A rule placed in a deed limiting use of the property to protect neighborhood character.

Land acquired and held for future development or sale.

Combining two or more parcels of land into one larger parcel.

The length of a property line along a street or road.

The measurement from the front to the back of a parcel.

The minimum distance a building must be from property lines, streets, or other structures.

The portion of a lot where construction is allowed after accounting for setbacks and other restrictions.

A company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate, offering shares to investors.

A U.S. tax-deferral strategy allowing the exchange of like-kind investment properties without immediate capital gains tax.