Atlanta Infill Lot Quick Check (2026): a parcel-first feasibility screen

1) Confirm the parcel basics (do not skip)

Start with the parcel ID and the official parcel map. Verify the lot boundaries, frontage, shape, and whether the address point actually matches the parcel you think it does.

• Parcel ID / APN consistency across sources
• Frontage and access (public road vs. easement vs. landlocked)
• Lot size and odd geometry (flag lots, slivers, split parcels)

2) Screen for access, utilities, and “can you even build?” constraints

A cheap public-record lead can become expensive fast if the site lacks practical access, utility connections, or has obvious constraints.

• Street access + curb cut feasibility (where applicable)
• Topography and drainage risk (steep slope, low-lying areas)
• Floodplain and water features (treat as a risk until verified)
• Overhead lines / easements / right-of-way encumbrances

3) Treat zoning as a workflow, not a label

Zoning codes are useful, but the practical question is whether the intended product is allowed, and whether overlays, setbacks, parking, design standards, tree requirements, or variances will control your timeline.

• Base zoning + overlays or special districts
• Setbacks, lot coverage, height limits, and parking friction
• Variance risk (if your plan requires exceptions, assume time + cost)

4) Check for nearby activity and signals (but don’t overfit)

Permits, nearby new construction, and adjacent land use can help you prioritize leads—but they do not guarantee approvals or profitability. Use them to choose what deserves deeper diligence.

• Nearby permits or development activity
• Adjacent uses (industrial edge, rail, noise, traffic patterns)
• Street-level fit (corner lots, alley access, visibility)

5) Write down the “kill reasons” early

For infill lots, fast screening works best when you make the disqualifiers explicit. Examples: landlocked access, high flood risk, utility uncertainty, or a zoning/overlay mismatch with your intended product.

Use lead packs as a first filter

The Brique lead pack is designed to help you move faster through first-pass screening with parcel fields and source links. It should not replace surveys, engineering, environmental review, title work, zoning confirmation, permit research, or professional guidance.

For a broader workflow, start with the due diligence checklist, then add the survey & boundary quick check if access, lot shape, or encroachment risk could control the deal.