Soil is the most underanalyzed variable in real estate. SSURGO data reveals soil texture, drainage class, prime farmland designation, shrink-swell potential, and engineering ratings — for free.
Prime farmland designation creates 2-4x per-acre value differences. Productivity indices predict yields and cash rent rates.
Bearing capacity, expansive clays, depth to bedrock, septic suitability. Site Class D soils can increase stormwater costs by 5-50K per acre.