A detailed description that uniquely identifies the property in a way that a surveyor could locate it is called

• A. Legal Description
• B. Street Address
• C. Parcel Map
• D. Title Description

Answer: (A)

A precise legal description uniquely identifies the property so a surveyor could locate it. This description ties the land to fixed reference points and boundary lines, using methods like metes-and-bounds, a plat with lot and block, or the government survey system, and it is recorded in public records. Because street addresses can change and do not define the actual boundaries, the legal description is required for deeds, mortgages, and official transfers. A street address only points to where the property is located for people, not its exact limits. A parcel map shows subdivisions and boundaries for planning, but it isn’t the binding description used to transfer ownership. A title description pertains to ownership rights, not the precise location or physical boundaries of the property.