Wilkin Property Records

Wilkin County, Minnesota, consists of 22 organized townships and nine cities. In Wilkin County, MN, property records give officials and individuals access to documents validating land rights and ownership for purposes like development planning, usage regulations, tax assessment, infrastructure projects, genealogical history, and real estate transactions within the county's 472,001 acres.

Wilkin County property records offer a detailed perspective on housing trends, indicating a median home value of $152,833, a median rent of $730, and a median household income of $65,117. On average, property owners in the county pay 0.74% in median property taxes.

In Wilkin County, MN, the County Recorder is the custodian of all property-related records, maintaining documents concerning property titles and transfers. These records encompass a wide array of materials, including deeds, contracts for deeds, real estate and chattel mortgages, liens, attachments, and more.

Access to these records is facilitated through the RecordEASE Web platform, an online service designed to provide subscribers comprehensive access to the county's land records.

RecordEASE Web allows subscribers to query and view indexed documents dating back to 1994, with scanned records available as far back as 1857. The platform enables users to search using criteria such as party name, book/page number, recorded date, and legal description.

Individuals interested in subscribing to RecordEASE Web can do so by completing the RecordEASE Web Subscription Agreement form and submitting it to the office at 300 South 5th Street, Courthouse Building, Breckenridge, MN 56520, along with a monthly subscription fee of $30. When access is granted, other fees include a $0.50 search fee and a $2 fee per document image viewed.

For those who do not wish to subscribe, public access to property records in Wilkin County, MN, is also available by visiting the office at the provided address during regular office hours. Alternatively, individuals can request copies of recorded documents by mail, sending their request to P.O. BOX 29, Breckenridge, MN 56520, along with the necessary documentation and fees.

When requesting copies of recorded documents directly from the Wilkin County Recorder's office, the cost is $3 for the first two pages, with an additional charge of $0.50 per page afterward. If certified copies are required, an additional fee of $10 per document applies. For further assistance, contact the office at 218-643-7164.

For zoning verification, consult the Wilkin County Environmental Office, which administers zoning ordinances and issues zoning permits to the county. Furthermore, one can verify zoning information by contacting the local zoning office in the municipality where the property is located. Local offices typically maintain zoning maps and other relevant records for properties under their jurisdiction.