Cass County, Minnesota, has 50 organized and 14 unorganized townships and 15 cities. In Cass County, MN, property records serve as a public repository of all real estate data, which facilitates transparency and fairness in property taxation.

Recent Cass County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $791 monthly, are valued at around $229,125 on average, and property tax is approximately 0.61% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $57,267.

Property records in Cass County, MN, encompass approximately 400 different documents responsibly managed by the  Recorder. Some of these property documents include deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats, which the Recorder's office thoroughly indexes.

The Recorder ensures efficient retrieval of documents by categorizing them based on the party name, legal description, recording date range, instrument type, and book/page information. These indexed records are stored in various databases for easy access. As public records, property instruments are accessible to county citizens, either remotely or on-site.

The  iDoc Market search tool provides remote access to computerized property document indices and images from the 1900s onwards. However, this site requires a subscription for viewing and printing documents. For on-site access, individuals can visit the Recorder's office in the Courthouse Annex at Walker, MN, during office hours.

Copy requests can also be emailed to cass.recorders@casscountymn.gov or by phone at (218) 547-7381.

The fees for obtaining property records are $1 per page for standard-sized copies, with a minimum charge of $2 when mailed. Faxed or emailed copies cost $4 for the first page and $3 for each subsequent page. Meanwhile, large/plat copies are priced at $5 per black and white copy per page, $10 per colored page, and an additional $10 if emailed.

To verify Cass County property's zoning information, contact the  Environmental Services Department (ESD) at (218) 547-7241. The ESD is responsible for coordinating and evaluating all planning and zoning activities. They oversee county land use regulation and zoning and ensure all activities comply with local ordinances and regulations.