Structural Quality Identifiers
For homes built post-2024, there are a few key systems and identifiers used to assess structural quality in Pinellas County. Please note that Minimal and Fair quality construction types are not addressed here as they do not conform to current building code.
For further clarification, please contact your Area Appraiser at (727) 464-3207 or email mike@pcpao.gov. Thank you.
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Average Quality |
Above Average Quality |
Excellent Quality |
Superior Quality |
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Structure Shape |
Simple Rectangle. Garage offset, maybe another offset. |
Rectangle with some offsets. Possible angled walls. |
Rectangle with multiple offsets. More complex design, with possible angled walls. |
Rectangle/U-Shaped/ L-Shaped with multiple offsets, courtyards, complex design. |
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Exterior Walls |
Concrete block or wood frame. |
Concrete block or concrete block lower and wood frame upper. |
Concrete block all floors. |
Concrete block all floors. |
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Exterior Wall Finish |
T-111 panel or lap; vinyl siding; stucco. |
Hardie® plank, cedar, stucco. Can also have some brick or stone ornamentation on the front. |
Stucco, brick. |
Stucco, brick, stone, specialty applications. |
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Roof Design |
Gable/Hip 4/12 or less. |
Gable/Hip 5/12 or steeper. |
Gable/Hip 6/12 or steeper; may have dormers; multiple valleys. |
Gable/Hip 6/12 or steeper; may have dormers; multiple valleys. |
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Roof Cover |
Asphalt shingle, composite. |
Composite, tile, metal. |
Tile, slate, metal, Galvalume®. |
Tile, slate, copper, specialty materials. |
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Interior Ceiling Height |
Flat, 8 feet. |
Flat, vaulted - 8 to 10 feet. |
Flat, vaulted, 9-12 feet, some rooms have recessed tray ornamentation. |
Flat, vaulted, 10-20 feet, tray or coved designs, hand sculpted artisan designs & unique specialty tiles with ornate designs. |
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Interior Walls |
Drywall. |
Drywall, some designer wall coverings. |
Drywall, designer coverings and tile, wood accents. |
Drywall, designer coverings and tile, wood accents, copper, specialty materials. |
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Flooring |
Carpet, tile, laminate, sheet vinyl. |
Carpet, tile, luxury vinyl plank. |
Luxury carpet, custom tile, higher end flooring in some areas (marble). |
Luxury carpet, extensive use of custom tile, slate, stone, marble throughout home. |
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Kitchen |
Stock production cabinets - painted or laminate, counter tops - laminate or stock production tile; warehouse grade appliances. |
Custom wood cabinets - stained or painted; counter tops - granite, quartz, Silestone, Corian® or other similar hard surface composite products; may have an island; warehouse grade or better appliances. |
Custom wood cabinets - stained or painted (cherry, walnut, birch); counter tops - granite, quartz, polished concrete, island with prep sink, specialty brand appliances. |
Extensive custom wood cabinets - stained (cherry, walnut, birch); counter tops - granite, quartz, polished concrete; island, two or more sinks, prep station, more than one cooking station; wall mount pot filler faucet; specialty brand appliances. |
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Baths |
2 bathrooms. Stock production cabinets - painted or laminate, counter tops - laminate or stock production tile; fiberglass shower enclosures or basic tile. |
2 - 3 bathrooms. Stock production cabinets - painted or stained, counter tops - granite, quartz, Silestone, Corian® or other similar hard surface composite products; tile surround shower enclosures, soaking or jetted tub. |
3 - 5 bathrooms. Custom wood cabinets - stained or painted (cherry, walnut, birch); counter tops - granite, quartz, polished concrete, custom tiled showers & walls, dual sinks in some bathrooms, high end fixtures. |
4 or more bathrooms. Custom wood cabinets - stained (cherry, walnut, birch); counter tops - granite, quartz, polished concrete, oversized walk in showers with custom tiled walls, his/her shower zones, rain shower, specialty fixtures, dual sinks in some bathrooms, high end fixtures throughout. |
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Other Features |
Simple lighting plan; one window in each main room. |
Recessed lighting mainly in kitchen & baths; two windows in each main room. |
Recessed lighting throughout home; custom designed windows in main rooms, high end millwork, home office. |
Extensive lighting plan throughout home, including recessed, wall sconces, specialty lighting; 2-4 custom designed windows in each main room, extensive wood trim finishes including crown molding, chair rail molding and tiered baseboards. Specialty rooms: sauna, gym, theater room, library, etc. |
