US Secondary Address Data

US Secondary Address Data doesn't charge based off of lookups like other Smarty products. Instead, you are charged per result that is delivered. There are two ways Smarty delivers results with US Secondary Address Data. The first is a single numerical result that tells you how many units are in the building. In this case you'd use just one look up to get the number of units in a building. The second way results are delivered is by giving you a list of every address in the building complete with its verified secondary indicators. This means that if a building has 100 units, you'll use 100 results.

The primary address, or Address Line 1 as it appears on many forms, is the street address of the building. It most often contains street names, predirectionals, and street abbreviations. However, some buildings have additional addresses that give more specific details about the location, including apartment units or business suites.

Properties with multiple units, suites, and apartment addresses will have specific methods for identifying apartment building numbers, business suites, and other unit addresses. Secondary Address designators are like unique tags that make locating particular areas in a building easy. For example, when ordering online or receiving mail, you may fill out a field called Address Line 2. These secondary unit designators ensure packages and letters are delivered accurately to your door. These addresses are crucial in navigating and interacting with physical spaces, making life more organized and convenient for everyone involved.

You must include secondary address information if sending mail or a package to an address with a suite number. Think of it as sending mail to apartment addresses; you'll need to include indicators such as floor, unit, department numbers, room, and suite. Let's walk through an example. Jane lives at 575 E University Pkwy Ste M208, Orem, UT 84097

Here, it’s broken down into address components.

Name: Jane James
Address Line 1: 575 E University Pkwy
Address Line (The Suite)2: Ste M208
City: Orem
State: UT
ZIP Code: 84097

By breaking the address down like this, you can ensure your mail reaches Jane on time.

A primary address is the general address of an entire building or property. Each primary address will have street names, predirections, and other information to help you navigate to the front of a building. The secondary addressing comes into play once you've identified the building. For example, if you're visiting a friend who lives in a high-rise apartment building, the unit or secondary address she lives in may be D394.

Finding one apartment address is easy, especially if someone gives you the location. However, what if you need apartment list data, meaning every apartment unit address at a specific address? Or what if there are multiple apartment building numbers at an address? This is where Smarty's US Secondary Address data comes into play. With 210M+ verified addresses accessible through its APIs, including apartment list data, it's easy to discover all the apartment unit addresses at a property.

Primary situs addresses are essential for property identification, taxation, and legal documentation. They represent the central physical locations of properties and are recorded in deeds, leases, and tax records. Understanding primary situs addresses is crucial for property owners, investors, and real estate transactions, as they serve as the foundation for various legal and administrative processes related to the properties.