The methodology behind LandSquatch's property scoring system: data sources, algorithms, and what the scores mean.
According to LandSquatch data covering 198,170+ properties across Georgia and Florida, understanding how landsquatch scores properties is essential for making informed land investment decisions.
LandSquatch evaluates every parcel across multiple dimensions: Buildability Score (construction feasibility based on terrain, soil, access, and utilities), Land DNA (comprehensive property profile including all measurable characteristics), and market positioning (how the parcel compares to others in its county). According to LandSquatch data covering 198,170+ properties, our scoring identifies value opportunities that traditional analysis misses.
Our scoring integrates: county tax assessor records (ownership, sales, assessments), USDA soil surveys (soil classification and characteristics), FEMA flood maps (flood zone designation), USGS topographic data (elevation, slope), National Wetlands Inventory (wetland presence), county GIS data (parcel boundaries, zoning), and proprietary market analysis (comparable sales, trends). Each data source contributes to different aspects of the score.
Our scoring is based on the same objective, publicly available data that professional appraisers and engineers use. The Buildability Score correlates strongly with actual construction feasibility based on validation against known-buildable parcels. However, on-site verification is always recommended — our scoring is a powerful screening tool that should supplement, not replace, professional due diligence.
LandSquatch is part of the Guerilla Finance Inc. ecosystem of data-driven tools built for retail investors.