To use a map to search for property records within a specific area, start off by clicking the Advanced Search and Map Search button on the SmartMLS Tax dashboard:
The Search by Map feature allows you to search for property records using a handful of map tools (located in the upper right corner of the map):
The map search tool icons in the upper right of the small map allow you to:
- Zoom in/Out
- Compass directions (will always point north)
- Map View Setting (Road, Aerial or Streetside)
- Drawing Selection Tools (Polygon, Rectangle, Radius, Freehand)
- Measuring Tools (Parcel, Lat/Long, Distance, Area)
You may also use either the icon in the upper left corner or the View Larger Map button beneath the lower right corner to access a larger map with many additional search filters.
Regardless of which you choose, you will be brought to a full screen map where you can use many additional search filters to narrow the results of your selected map search area.
Note: these filters appear in a single column on the left of the large map:
If you place your mouse cursor over any of the filters, the corresponding field(s) will appear directly to the right, allowing you to enter criteria:
There is also a CRS Map Layers section underneath the search filters that allows you to get even more granular with your search:
When one of these layers is being used, you will see a key in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen explaining the icons/colors used for the selected layer(s). You can select more than one layer at a time:
To minimize the map and return to the Advanced search screen, click Back to Advanced Search in the upper right-hand corner of the screen:
Map Search Tips
- Multiple drawing tools can be used at once.
- Multiple filters and layers can be used at once.
- You may need to zoom in or out to see the layer results.
- You can click on any parcel to view the full report.
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