While I’m on the subject of county auditors and how much information you can find if yours offers various aerials, I’ll also mention that the auditor is also where you find real estate tax information.

That’s part of the reason why they’re so interested in documenting your property and any/all of its improvements.

Decide for yourself whether you like that or not, but don’t hesitate to visit your county auditor’s site to see what you or anyone else is paying in real estate taxes.

Don’t do it to be nosey (come on)—just do it if you’re thinking about moving and are trying to understand what kind of real estate taxes you’ll be paying at your new location.

While you’re there, check out the aerial map for possible utility info, contours, and soils.