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Appreciation

Zoning-Driven Appreciation

Value uplift from upzoning, density bonuses, or use changes granted by municipality.

Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Plain-English explanation

Pure paper appreciation — the land itself becomes worth more after the zoning change.

Examples

  • California SB-9 upzoning lots eligible for splitting saw 10–25% land-value lifts.

Common mistakes

  • Banking on zoning changes that never approve.