For each comparable sale, the appraisal must include the names of the buyer and seller, the deed book and page number, the date of sale and selling price, a property description, the amount and terms of mortgages, property surveys, the assessed value, the tax rate, and the assessor's appraised FMV.The comparable selling prices must be adjusted to account for differences between the sale property and the donated property.

This survey contains hundreds of KPIs that investors should use when searching for new markets to invest into.

Did you have a survey done that showed the slope of the land? 

Most cities will also require an ALTA Survey, which is a survey showing the dimensions of the property in its existing condition, including showing where the utilities are.

Due diligence. i) Inspections: I order thisii) Surveys: title company does thisiii) Appraisal: not necessary as there is no lender involved.

After zoning is approved you need permits, which requires architectural plans and various land surveys. 

  $400,000  Maybe $10,000 for subdivision legal, survey/plat work. 

A general range tends to be 65% to 75% of value.Lenders will lend the lower of the amount between LTC and LTV.Do you require an appraisal and survey?

What I would suggest is that you hire your contractor or architect to complete the survey, draw up the plans, provide the estimate, and then schedule it for the day the tenants move out.  

@Heidi Kenefick — Do a rental rate market survey of the area to see if your asking price is right.