Des Moines Property Records

Des Moines County, Iowa, is partitioned into five cities. In Des Moines County, IA, property records detail real estate transactions, boundaries, and valuations. These archives support county oversight, maintain public confidence in ownership, and serve as keys to sustained growth.

Recent Des Moines County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $871, are valued at around $179,371 on average, and property tax is approximately 1.22% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $72,997.

Property records in Des Moines County, IA, are under the supervision of the County Recorder. This office diligently archives various documents, including easements, mortgages, deeds, contracts, plats, surveys, leases, state and federal tax liens, assignments, and releases.

Interested individuals must establish an account on the IowaLandRecords database to access these records remotely. Once the registration is complete, they can retrieve these archives by performing searches based on criteria such as grantor/grantee name, document type, book/page detail, reference number, location, and recording date.

For those preferring traditional access to these instruments, the office at 513 N. Main St., Burlington, IA 52601, is open on weekdays. Alternatively, they can submit their requests through email at steffenern@dmcounty.com or fax them to 319-753-8721.

There are various fees for obtaining property documents in Des Moines County, IA. Interested individuals in acquiring these records should contact the County Recorder at 319-753-8221 to inquire about the copy and certification fees before making copy requests.

To validate zoning information in Des Moines County, contact the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission at 319-753-4313 if the properties are in unincorporated areas within a two-mile radius of Burlington City's corporate limits. For zoning verification in incorporated cities, residents should contact their respective planning or zoning department.