Which of the following is considered real property?

• A. Tree growing on a parcel of land
• B. Tree cut down and lying on a parcel of land
• C. Tractor used to mow grass on a parcel of land
• D. Prefabricated shed not yet assembled on a parcel of land

Answer: (A)

Real property includes land and anything that is attached to it or naturally part of it. A tree that is growing on the land is considered part of the land itself, so it is real property because it is attached to and grows with the parcel. It transfers with the property and can’t be removed without altering the land. A tree that has been cut down and is lying on the parcel is no longer attached; it’s personal property that can be moved. A tractor used to mow the grass is movable and not attached to the land, so it’s personal property. A prefabricated shed not yet assembled on the parcel isn’t attached yet, so it’s personal property until it’s installed, at which point it would become real property.