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Lumber Yard and Building Supply appraisals in Connecticut

Appraisals of lumber yards, building supply and hardware stores, with their storage sheds, yards and retail buildings.

What drives lumber yard and building supply value

Mix of buildings

Retail store, enclosed warehouse, open-sided lumber sheds and yard space are each valued for what they contribute.

Large sites

These properties often sit on several acres, sometimes with excess land.

Zoning and alternative use

If the yard closed, what could the site be used for next?

Real estate versus business

We value the real estate apart from the inventory, equipment and the business.

Where we do this work

The towns where we have appraised the most lumber yard and building supply property:

Share of our work in each county that is lumber yard and building supply property

  • New Haven County3%
  • Litchfield County7%

What to send us

  • Site plan with all buildings and sheds
  • Building sizes
  • Lease, if leased
  • Any environmental reports

Full document checklist

Lumber Yard and Building Supply appraisals: common questions


Do you appraise lumber yards for estates and family transfers?

Yes. Many are long-held family businesses, and we often appraise them for estates, gifts and buyouts.

Do you value the business too?

No. We appraise the real estate. A business appraiser values the operating business.

Who does the appraisal?

A partner of Baldi Valuation inspects every property and signs every report. The firm is led by Michael Baldi, MAI, AI-GRS.

Need a commercial appraisal?

Tell us about the property and what the appraisal is for. We will respond with a fee and a delivery date, usually within one business day.

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