Comparable Characteristics

For your convenience a "Comparable Sales Worksheet", is available and can be accessed through the Forms page.

For each comparable sale you use, be sure to include the parcel or account number, the address of the property, the date of sale, and the sale price. Also include comparable characteristics of the property. Comparable characteristics to consider are land, improvements and other supporting evidence.

Land


  • Location (Sales in the same subdivision or neighborhood are the best evidence)
  • Unit of Comparison (Lot size, acreage, square feet, front feet)
  • Zoning
  • Desirable features such as view or waterfront
  • Undesirable features
  • Wetlands
  • Water systems
  • Sewer/Septic systems

Improvements


  • Type of construction (wood frame, brick, other)
  • Square footage of total finished living area
  • Year built
  • Number of stories
  • Improvement type and grade
  • Building condition
  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Garage/carport
  • Basement (finished/unfinished)

Other Supporting Evidence


  • Fee appraisal (complete copy required)
  • Real Estate Market Analysis (a letter from a Real Estate Agent is not sufficient)
  • A map showing the location of your property and the comparable sales properties
  • Appraisals prepared by others (complete copy required)
  • Documentation by others concerning problems
  • Written estimates of the cost to repair problems
  • Photographs
  • Cost data
  • Income data

Mailing Address


Mailing address for appeals:
Board of Equalization
Klickitat County
115 W. Court Street MS-CH 201
Goldendale, WA 98620