Lake County, Minnesota Property Records

Lake County, Minnesota, consists of seven cities. Property records in Lake County, MN, catalog information about land parcels, buildings, ownership, assessments, encumbrances, legal descriptions, and more. Maintaining and accessing up-to-date property records is essential for buying, selling, developing, financing, insuring, and taxing real estate.

Lake County property records indicate a median home value of $234,440 and a median rent cost of approximately $723. Additionally, households in the county earn median salaries of $62,426 and pay median property taxes at a rate of 0.76% based on assessed property values.

In Lake County, MN, property records are maintained by the Recorder's Office/Registrar of Titles. They house official copies of all real estate documents recorded since Lake County's establishment in 1856. Paper copies were discontinued in 2004, with documents converted to electronic images accessible in-office at 601 3rd Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, or through the iDocMarket online records vendor.

The online system provides access to abstract documents recorded from January 1, 1973 (starting with document #92948) and Torrens documents from December 7, 1989, to the present. These documents are fully indexed and available for online viewing. Certificates of Title images, indexed from Book 30 to the present, and lien records filed by party name are also accessible online.

Other records available on iDocMarket include images of Historical Tract Indexes before the office's computer integration in 2004, abstract deed records, miscellaneous records, patents, and subdivision plats indexed by book and page numbers, document numbers, plat names, and legal descriptions.

The fees for obtaining copies of property records in Lake County vary depending on the document type, certification requirements, and whether copies are acquired directly from the office or through the iDocMarket subscription. For detailed fee structure and further information or assistance in accessing property records, contact the Recorder's Office at (218) 834-8347.

If zoning verification is needed, contact the Lake County Planning and Zoning Department. This office can review relevant records and provide written zoning verification for any parcel within the county's jurisdiction. They are the authority for confirming official zoning classifications and land use regulations in Lake County.