As used in this chapter:
(1) “Benefited property” or “property that benefits” means and includes residential real property enjoying the use of an easement or right-of-way;
(2) “Burdened property” means and includes residential real property over which the easement runs;
(3) “Easement” or “right-of-way” means a private appurtenant easement or right-of-way; and
(4) “Residential real property” means one- to four-family (4) residential real estate located in this state, but does not include property owned by the state or any political subdivision thereof.