How it works
Found land you like and want to know if you can build a home or keep animals there?
1 Enter the full address with ZIP code and the Assessor’s Parcel Number
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) is also known as Parcel Number, Parcel ID, Tax Parcel ID, Property ID, Map/Parcel Number, or Tax Map Number.
Don’t have it? Paste the listing description (Zillow, Realtor, LandWatch, etc.) and PeckCheck will try to extract the parcel number and ZIP code for you.
PeckCheck currently only supports Tennessee, but we’re actively working on adding more states.
2 PeckCheck analyzes the records
PeckCheck pulls county and state parcel data, FEMA flood maps, USGS slope, USDA soil & septic suitability, wetlands, and protected-land layers, then uses AI to research zoning, septic rules, HOA/deed restrictions, and the fire district — connecting every zoning, soil, flood, fire, environmental, and land-use signal into one clear view.
3 Every object gets a friction status
Each object on the main page gets a status based on the likely effort, permits, cost, uncertainty, and follow-up needed.
Hover over an object to see a quick summary, or click it to open the detailed report.
- Low Friction — no obvious blocking issues found in the available data reviewed;
- Medium Friction — evidence-based concern, uncertainty, extra cost, or additional steps may be required;
- High Friction — significant red flag or possible blocker that requires official confirmation before relying on the property;
- Unknown — not enough data; verify directly with the county, agencies, or licensed professionals.
Only evidence-based findings raise friction. Things PeckCheck cannot confirm are flagged as “needs confirmation,” not treated as confirmed problems.
How we screen soil & septic risk
PeckCheck uses USDA NRCS SSURGO soil survey data as a preliminary screening layer for septic absorption field limitations.
When parcel geometry is available, PeckCheck samples the soil map unit at the parcel’s approximate centroid, identifies the dominant soil component within that map unit, and reviews the USDA interpretation for “Septic Tank Absorption Fields.”
This can help identify potential soil-related septic risks such as slow water movement, shallow bedrock, ponding, seepage, flooding, or other limitations.
This is not a perc test, septic design, site evaluation, or septic approval.Large or irregular parcels may contain multiple soil types, and conditions at the future home or septic location may differ from the sampled area. Always confirm septic feasibility with the county health department, environmental agency, and a licensed septic professional.
PeckCheck helps you spot red flags, but it does not replace official due diligence with the county, public agencies, utility providers, title professionals, surveyors, engineers, septic professionals, or other licensed experts.