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Glossary of terms for residential parcels

GRADE
	Classification by construction quality which refers to the types of materials used and the quality of workmanship. Buildings of better quality (higher grade) cost more to build per unit of measure and command higher value. (See Glossary in Area Report for Residential Building Grades in use by the King County Department of Assessments.)