As the Director of Operations and Product Strategy at The Warren Group, my role is to ensure we provide the highest quality real estate and mortgage data to our clients. I oversee our extensive data collection and distribution processes, ensuring accuracy, comprehensiveness, and accessibility. With years of experience working with real estate and mortgage data, I understand the critical role this information plays in decision-making across industries.
One of our most sought-after data sets is property data. With detailed insights on over 155 million properties nationwide, this dataset offers invaluable information for businesses looking to analyze real estate trends, identify investment opportunities, or streamline their operations.
What’s Included in Our Property Data?
Our property data provides a comprehensive snapshot of property characteristics, including:
- Current Ownership Information (including mailing address)
- Physical Property Address
- Last Sale and Last Mortgage Data
- Assessment Values, Fiscal Year, and Tax Amounts
- Property Usage
- Over 35 Property and Building Characteristics, such as:
- Number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Square Footage
- Construction Material
- Lot Size
- Type of Heating and Cooling System
- Roof Type
- Historical Tax Amounts
Having access to such granular data enables professionals in real estate, finance, government, and other industries to make informed, data-driven decisions.
Unique Questions I’ve Recently Been Asked About Property Data
Given how vast and valuable this dataset is, I often receive questions from clients looking to maximize its utility. Here are five of the most common questions I’ve been asked recently—and the answers that can help you better understand our property data.
- Do you have data on vacant properties?
Yes, we do. Vacant property data is available as a separate file in our Property Database. We track vacancies using two key fields:
Vacant Flag: Indicates whether the vacancy was identified through bank ownership, listing status, address standardization, or third-party notifications.
Vacant Flag Date: Marks the first time the property was determined to be vacant.
This data is incredibly useful for investors, lenders, and municipalities looking to assess neighborhood trends or potential development opportunities.
- Are you able to identify properties that have Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)?
Yes, we can. Our dataset includes Property Use Codes that identify properties with ADUs:
1022 – Single Family Residential with ADU
1023 – Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
With the increasing popularity of ADUs for additional rental income or multigenerational housing, having this data is vital for developers, planners, and financial institutions.
- How do I identify properties that are not owner-occupied?
We provide a field called Owner Occupied that indicates whether the property is believed to be owner-occupied. If this field is populated, it reflects the best available knowledge regarding occupancy status. This is valuable for marketers, lenders, and real estate investors targeting absentee owners.
- What is the difference between Property Land Use Code and Property Class Indicator?Great question! These two fields provide different levels of property classification
Land Use Code: Provides detailed property usage. Example: Single Family Residence.
Property Class Indicator: A broader categorization that groups similar property types together. Example: All Residential Properties.
Understanding both classifications allows for better segmentation and analysis, particularly for market researchers and real estate professionals.
- What is zoning, and how does it relate to property use?
Zoning and property use are related but distinct concepts:
- Property Use Code reflects what the property is currently being used for.
- Zoning indicates what the property is legally allowed to be used for.
For example, a property might have a Single-Family Residential use but be zoned for Multi-Family Development. This distinction is critical for developers, municipal planners, and investors evaluating redevelopment potential.
Property data is a powerful tool that supports decision-making across multiple industries. At The Warren Group, we are committed to providing the most comprehensive and accurate data to help our clients succeed. Whether you’re assessing market trends, identifying investment opportunities, or conducting due diligence, our property data can provide the insights you need
If you have more questions or would like to explore our datasets in greater detail, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help you unlock the full potential of real estate data.
Recent Comments