Steele County, Minnesota, has  four cities and 13 townships. In Steele County, MN, property records are comprehensive details such as land parcel specifics, historical ownership records, assessments, and zoning data, crucial for urban planning and taxation procedures.

Exploring Steele County property records reveals a nuanced picture of the real estate scene. The average home value is $209,150, accompanied by a median rent of $843. On the economic front, the median household income stands at $82,239. Analyzing property tax data, the county collects an average 1.14% of a property's assessed value.

Property records in Steele County, MN, are under the custody of the  Recorder's Office, which promptly preserves all legal real estate transaction documents, such as deeds, mortgages, liens, leases, UCC tracts, and plat maps. They store them in multiple databases, indexed by party name, legal description, recording date range, and document type to ensure efficient retrieval.

These property instruments are accessible to the public remotely and on-site. For remote access, the Recorder's Office offers  Laredo, a monthly subscription service designed for everyday users. To use this service, individuals must form a  contract with the Recorder's Office.  Tapestry, on the other hand, is a pay-as-you-go service intended for occasional users.

For on-site access, individuals can visit the Recorder's Office at Florence Ave., Owatonna, MN, on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Recorder's Office charges fees for property document copies. Standard copies cost $1 per page, and certified copies are a flat $10 each. Faxing to toll-free numbers costs $2 for the first page and $1 for additional pages, the same as email copies. For long-distance numbers, the first page costs $5, and each additional page costs $1. Official plat documents are $10, plus $5 for certification.

For zoning-related concerns in Steele County, the county  Planning and Zoning Department can be contacted at (507) 444-7475 or PZDirector@SteeleCountyMn.gov. They administer land use and zoning ordinances for the county's rural areas and Medford and Blooming Prairie cities. For areas outside their jurisdiction, contact the appropriate local zoning officials.