Big Stone Property Records

Big Stone County, Minnesota, has 14 organized townships and eight cities. Property records in Big Stone County, MN, encompass comprehensive data on land and buildings. Data such as property descriptions, ownership history, tax details, and assessed values, serve as a vital resource for public access to real estate information.

Delving into the recent Big Stone County property records unveils the local real estate landscape, featuring a median home value of $119,950 and a median rent at $673 per month, in comparison to a median household income of $62,655. In property taxes, Big Stone County homeowners contend with a median rate of 0.83%.

In Big Stone County, MN, property records are overseen by the County Recorder, who acts as the custodian of all documents related to property titles and transfers since the late 1870s. These records encompass deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other pertinent documents.

The County Recorder is responsible for preserving these records indefinitely and ensuring their accessibility to the public. To enable remote access to property records, the Recorder's Office has partnered with Fidlar Technologies, offering two online programs: Tapestry and Laredo.

Tapestry is a pay-as-you-go service that provides index data and document images from March 1991 onwards. Searches on Tapestry can be conducted using names, document types, recorded dates, document numbers, consideration amounts, subdivision details, parcel numbers, and metes and bounds. A search on Tapestry costs $8.75, while printing documents costs $1 per page.

On the other hand, Laredo is a downloadable application designed for individuals who frequently conduct property records searches. It allows users to access records remotely through a subscription and Laredo Online Access Agreement. For more information about Laredo, contact the Big Stone County Recorder's Office at 320-839-6390.

For individuals who prefer on-site access, the County Recorder's Office is located at 20 2nd Street SE, Ortonville, MN 56278, and is open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

When requesting records directly from the office, the cost is $1 per page for regular copies, and a $40/hour research fee is charged in 15-minute increments for locating the requested documents. Certified copies incur an additional fee of $10. Note that different charges may apply for other types of records, such as plats. Call the office at the provided phone number for a complete fee structure.

For zoning verification, contact the Big Stone County Planning and Zoning Department. They handle comprehensive plans, permits, subdivisions, and zoning amendments to ensure orderly land use development. The office can provide verified zoning details per county policies and regulations.