Dakota County, Minnesota, consists of 34 cities and towns. In Dakota County, MN, property records document ownership, legal description, and value of real estate parcels. These essential documents enable land transfers, tax assessment, zoning, boundary disputes, and community planning.

Delving into the recent Dakota County property records unveils the local real estate landscape, featuring a median home value of $345,552 and a median rent at $1,317, in comparison to a median household income of $101,411. In property taxes, Dakota County homeowners contend with a median rate of 0.98%.

In Dakota County, MN, the Property Taxation and Records office is entrusted with recording and maintaining a wide array of property records, including mortgages, liens, deeds, and more for all parcels in the county.

The county offers RecordEASE, a commercial product available for a low monthly subscription fee, granting users access to recorded documents and images.

RecordEASE facilitates searching records based on legal descriptions, grantor/grantee names, and document types, along with the ability to view the first available TIFF images of documents.

Additionally, some records are accessible through the Property Information Search, which provides free access to property tax information. Users can search using house number, parcel ID, or street address.

Obtaining property records in Dakota County, MN, typically costs $1 per page for documents. The fee is $10 per document if a certified copy is needed. Inquiries can be directed to the office to ascertain the number of pages in a record. Note that there are varying fees for plats and registered land surveys, which can be further explored on the miscellaneous fee page for additional details.

For verification of zoning information within the incorporated cities or townships, call the relevant city or township planning office. They hold land use and zoning authority within their boundaries. For properties in unincorporated areas of Dakota County, consult the Environmental Resources Department.