ASSIGNMENT DETAILS AND	Project No.	FA-4 (Rev. 2025)
TRACT SPECIFIC DATA	Tract No.

Purpose of Appraisal: The purpose of the appraisal is to form an opinion of fair market value of the subject real property both before and after the acquisition of, all or a portion of, property by the Alabama Department of Transportation for State highway use, taking into consideration the legally compensable damages and/or enhancement resulting from the taking as determined by the laws of the State of Alabama.

Scope of Work: (To be developed jointly by ALDOT and appraiser.)

General Scope Statement: In properly preparing this ‘provided’ form appraisal report, the appraiser is expected to: 1) Develop a working knowledge of the subject market area and to be familiar with current property values based on a review and analysis of recent comparable sales activity which is to be documented in this report or in his/her master file. 2) Personally inspect the appraised property, the highway map and construction plans depicting the proposed acquisition. 3) Provide an adequate Appraiser scope of work statement which explains the assignment, addresses the extent of the inspection, the extent of the neighborhood & proposed project area analysis, the extent of the property inspection and the level of detail of the description of the physical characteristics of the property being appraised as well as the remaining property. 4) Report his/her analysis, opinions and conclusions in the most current ALDOT form appraisal report. The proper preparation of this form appraisal report will satisfy the definition of “appraisal” in the specific rule requirements in §24.103(a)2 and §24.103(b). The Tract Specific Scope Statement from WAO is included here by reference as the basis for the report’s approaches and methodologies. Any additional comments may be included here (changes in the WAO scope requires prior written approval from the Central Office).

Property Rights Appraised: Fee Simple Interest (All leases and other encumbrances should be noted in the report)

Definition of Fair Market Value: The price the property would bring when offered for sale by a willing seller who is not forced to sell and which is sought by a willing buyer who is not required to buy, after due consideration of all elements affecting value. (Code of Alabama §18-1A-172)

5-year Sales and/or Listings History

Grantor	Grantee	Date	Book	Page	Consideration	Verification

Analyze (understand & explain) any sales noted above, current listings, recent offers, etc, or say None

Tax Assessment Data:

County Tax ID No.	Annual Taxes
County Tax ID No.	Annual Taxes
County Appraised Value	Assessed Value
Zoning:	Flood Hazard:

Utilities – Please mark whether the utilities are available on the site and if they are connected.

Available/Connected Available/Connected Available/Connected

Electricity:	Public Sewer:	Public Water:
Natural Gas:	Septic System:	Well Water:
Telephone:	Cable:
Other:

Description of any On-Site Septic/ Water System(s): (Capacities, areas, depths, equipment, piping, adequacies, etc.)