A parcel of land can also be described by

• A. the length on just one side
• B. the width
• C. the area
• D. the number of parcels

Answer: (A)

Frontage—the length of the property line that fronts a street—is a common way to describe a parcel. This single measurement tells you how much street access the lot has, which is important for visibility, curb appeal, and development options, and it’s often used in listings and legal descriptions. While area describes how large the lot is, and width or other dimensions alone don’t capture street access, the length along the street (frontage) provides a practical, recognizable descriptor for many parcels. The number of parcels and a lone width don’t give a usable description of a single lot’s boundaries or access in the same way frontage does.