DeedlinesOpen the map How to find your property lines
Start with your address.
Four ways, quickest first
1. Look it up on a parcel map
Search your address above: the map opens on your lot with its lines drawn over the satellite photo. Free, on a phone or a computer.
2. Read the plat or the deed
The plat or the deed gives each side's direction and length. The county recorder has both.
3. Find the corner pins
Surveyors set iron pins at the corners, often with a plastic cap. A metal detector finds them under the grass.
4. Hire a surveyor for an exact line
For a fence, a build or a dispute, only a licensed surveyor's line holds up.
Questions
Are property lines on Google Maps?
No. Google Maps does not draw lot lines. County parcel maps do, and Deedlines puts them over satellite imagery for every county it covers.
How accurate are property lines on a parcel map?
Usually within a few feet in towns, and sometimes further off in the country. Parcel maps are drawn from deeds and aerial photos rather than surveyed on the ground, so they are a good guide and not a legal line.
What do property line markers look like?
Most are iron rods or pipes driven into the ground at each corner, often with a plastic cap stamped with the surveyor's license number. Older corners can be concrete monuments, stones or marked trees.
Can I find my property lines on my phone?
Yes. Open the map on your phone, find your lot, and use your location to see where you stand against its lines. Phone GPS is good to a few meters, so use it to find your way to the corners, not to set a fence.
How much does a property survey cost?
It depends on the size and shape of the land, the terrain, the records and the state. A small city lot costs far less than rural acreage. Ask two or three licensed surveyors for a quote.
Who decides where the property line is?
The legal description in the deed and the recorded plat. A licensed surveyor finds that line on the ground, and a court settles it when neighbours disagree.