unit of measurement...
same length as a ""rod" or a "perch", = 11 cubits
=16.5'
You need to consider what 7 ft of land is worth to you, the likely price of a surveyor and lawyer, and the bad blood in the neighborhood for years after a lawsuit.
Then see if you can reach a compromise agreement with the neighbor and get the documents prepared, signed, sealed, and if possible recorded at the courthouse. If the actual line is ambiguous due to loss of landmarks, in most jurisdictions the adjoining owners can do this and make it binding.
> ...the usual min. is $600 at $65/hr for just him and another $65/hr for researching, goodness! ...
Mercy, indeed. If you are lucky enough to get a survey for $600 based on that deed you should immediately buy a lottery ticket.
Its interesting indeed, since it mentions the whole neighborhood! Haha!
Must agree that $600 or anything near that would be a very good deal.
Trying to survey it yourself will only strengthen any pre-existing prejudices of adjoiners.
I'm sorry he said $500 haha! I contacted another surveyor he said he would get me copies of File T that my deed refers to, apparently they redid the whole plot idea, and these records have been sent to Frankfort. This should tell me a description, I'll keep you guys updated, thanks for all the help folks!
Hi Brad, I'm an eastern KY surveyor. Retracing the boundaries of the property described in the deed image you posted will be difficult. You need an experienced licensed surveyor familiar with that area. Only in rare instances will you find evidence of trees called for in those old patents (land grants) mentioned in the description. This isn't a DIY project. It won't be easy for an experienced professional.
If you can get it researched, surveyed, monumented, platted, and recorded for few thousand, go for it! It's cheap insurance if the land is worth anything.
If you still hold the mineral rights you might be wanting to pay even more attention to getting a proper survey done.
Minerals yes, worth .. Unfortunately the known 4 acres and home only values $18,000 of course I paid lots less than that!
