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Charge-free when no component has substance.","url":"https://api.locus.report/api/locus-ownership-loop","method":"POST","headers":{},"bodySchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"zip":{"type":"string","maxLength":10,"minLength":5},"state":{"type":"string","maxLength":2,"minLength":2},"county":{"type":"string","maxLength":60,"minLength":3},"address":{"type":"string","maxLength":200,"minLength":5},"latitude":{"type":"number","maximum":90,"minimum":-90},"longitude":{"type":"number","maximum":180,"minimum":-180},"countyFips3":{"type":"string","maxLength":3,"minLength":1},"radiusMeters":{"type":"integer","maximum":5000,"minimum":100}}},"responseSchema":{"type":"json","example":{"id":"locus_example","caveats":["Example artifact; not live data."],"records":[],"generatedAt":"2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"}},"example":null,"exampleRequest":null,"tags":["x402"],"displayCostAmount":"0.05","displayCostAsset":"USDC","priceDynamic":false,"priceHint":null,"priceStatus":"priced","priceSource":"probe","requiresHandshake":false,"reviewCount":0,"rating":{"score":"0.00","successRate":"0.00","reviews":0,"stars":null,"state":"unrated"},"availabilityStatus":"unknown","priceObserved":null,"sessionDeposit":null,"pricing":{"kind":"static","summary":"$0.05/call","primary":{"kind":"static","protocol":"x402","network":"base","amountUsd":"0.05","per":"call","confidence":"exact"},"accepted":[{"kind":"static","protocol":"x402","network":"base","amountUsd":"0.05","per":"call","confidence":"exact"}]},"paymentMethods":[{"uid":"pm_wAqlhJHNcMgssQ_L8x5jm","protocol":"x402","methodType":"crypto","chain":"base","mode":"charge","costAmount":"0.05","costPer":"request","priority":0,"asset":"0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913","unit":"request","depositMicros":null,"planRef":null}],"brandName":null,"brandSlug":null,"brandBaseUrl":null,"brandDocsUrl":null,"whatItDoes":"Scans local public records, parcel zoning rules, and risk signals for a US property address or ZIP code to surface factors affecting its use, cost, or value.","exampleAgentPrompt":"Can you run a Locus property scan on 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, IL 62704 and tell me what local records, zoning rules, or risk signals might affect its use or value?","exampleUseCases":[{"title":"Pre-purchase due diligence for buyers","prompt":"Before I make an offer on this house at 456 Oak Street, Denver, CO, can you scan the property records and let me know if there are any red flags, zoning restrictions, or public record issues I should be aware of?"},{"title":"Zoning compliance check for development","prompt":"I'm considering buying a commercial lot in downtown Austin to build a mixed-use space. Can you scan this address and tell me what the zoning rules are and whether there are any local restrictions that might block my plans?"},{"title":"Risk assessment for rental investment","prompt":"I found a potential rental property in a ZIP code I'm not familiar with. Can you run a quick scan of the area and this specific address to see if there are any risk signals or local record problems that could affect the property's value or tenantability?"}],"resultDescription":"Returns a JSON object with a scan ID, generation timestamp, array of local records found, parcel rules and zoning signals, risk indicators, and any caveats about data completeness — all specific to the queried US address or ZIP code.","failureModes":["Missing both address and zip — returns validation error requiring at least one input","Non-US address provided — endpoint only supports US locations, likely returns empty or error","Payment failure (x402) — call blocked if 0.05 USDC payment not provided","Unrecognized address format — may return empty records array with caveats","ZIP code too broad — parcel-level detail unavailable, only area-level signals returned","Service unavailability — upstream record sources may be temporarily inaccessible"],"whenToPreferThis":"Choose this endpoint when you need a quick, low-cost ($0.05) early-stage property intelligence scan for US addresses or ZIP codes — especially for pre-purchase due diligence, identifying zoning restrictions, surfacing local public record flags, or assessing risk signals before committing to deeper research. Prefer it over manual county record lookups when speed and automation matter.","instructions":null,"reviewSummary":null,"reviewSummaryHighlights":null,"reviewSummaryConcerns":null,"reviewSummaryGeneratedAt":null,"activationCount":0,"lastUsedAt":null,"lastSuccessfullyRanAt":null,"lastHealthCheckAt":"2026-09-16T13:16:43.413Z","isFirstParty":false}