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Approximately 62% of Idaho is federally owned land. How does this most directly affect Idaho real estate practice?

Correct Answer

B) It limits available private land, creates access issues for remote parcels, and affects adjacent property use

Approximately 62% of Idaho is federally owned and managed by agencies such as the BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and others. This significantly limits the supply of developable private land, can create landlocked parcel situations requiring easements for access, and affects how adjacent private properties may be used or developed.

Answer Options
A
Federal land ownership has no practical effect on private real estate transactions
B
It limits available private land, creates access issues for remote parcels, and affects adjacent property use
C
All federal land is available for private purchase through the BLM
D
Properties adjacent to federal land are exempt from property taxes

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Related Topics:

water rights in Idahoaccess easements and landlocked parcelsBLM land use regulationswildland-urban interface (WUI) disclosures

Key Terms:

federal landBLMU.S. Forest Servicelandlocked parcelaccess easement

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