Stevens County, Minnesota Property Records

Stevens County, Minnesota, has  19 townships and two cities. In Stevens County, MN, property records compile vital land ownership and usage data, including parcel boundaries and historical information. These documents are valuable when conducting real estate transactions and informing land management decisions.

When assessing the Stevens County property records, one can expose a median home value of $123,700, a median rent of $773, and a median household income of $67,897. The records also show that the county collects 0.92% median property taxes based on appraised property valuations.

Property records in Stevens County, MN, are managed by the  Recorder's Office. This office maintains various real estate documents, including mortgages, liens, leases, deeds, and plats. They index the instruments by party name, recording date, legal description, and book/page for future records recovery.

To provide convenient remote public access to records, the Recorder partnered with Fidlar Technologies and launched two online programs. The  Tapestry platform offers occasional users with pay-as-you-go service, while the subscription-based  Laredo program is for individuals conducting regular property records searches. These programs currently contain property documents from 1953 onwards.

For individuals who prefer the traditional method of accessing records, the Recorder's Office at 400 Colorado Ave., Suite 305, Morris, MN 56267, welcomes walk-in visitors seeking to inspect and obtain document copies during regular business hours.

Regarding fees, the Stevens County Recorder's Office charges $1 per page for regular document copies, while plat copies cost $10 each. If the public needs certified copies, each standard certification costs $10 on top of the copy fee, while certified plats are $5 each. There is also an applicable research fee of $30 per hour with a minimum of $15. Call the office at (320) 208-6565 for further inquiries.

For property zoning information verification, consult the Stevens County Environmental Services/Planning and Zoning Department at (320) 208-6558. This office implements the legislative mandates for the county's environmental program and offers guidance on zoning matters to the County Board and citizens.