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The cost approach to valuation in South Dakota would be most appropriate for:

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B) A newly built school or church

The cost approach is most appropriate for new or special-purpose properties (schools, churches, government buildings) that are rarely sold and produce no income. It estimates the cost to rebuild, minus depreciation, plus land value.

Answer Options
A
A 50-year-old residential home
B
A newly built school or church
C
A rental apartment complex
D
A vacant lot

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Related Topics:

reproduction-vs-replacementdepreciation-typesland-valuationspecial-purpose

Key Terms:

cost approachreplacement costdepreciationland valuespecial purpose
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