Guthrie County Property Records

Guthrie County, Iowa, is separated into ten incorporated municipalities, and Guthrie Center is the county seat. In Guthrie County, IA, property records ascertain land rights and boundaries for all residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural real estate. The county utilizes these documents to estimate updated valuations for equitable taxation purposes.

Individuals analyzing Guthrie County property records can gain insights into the housing market through the average home value of $125,444 and a median rental cost of $789. Additionally, the residents yield a median wage of $67,825 and contend with a median property tax rate of 1.5% of their assessed property values.

As the official keeper of property records in Guthrie County, IA, the County Recorder safeguards legal instruments such as releases, deeds, easements, bills of sale, contracts, condemnations, surveys, plats, liens, satisfactions, assignments, agreements, section corner certificates, leases, and mortgages.

Individuals seeking access to these records can visit the office at 200 North 5th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Alternatively, they can retrieve digital records by creating an account on the IowaLandRecords online platform.

After creating an account, users can efficiently locate their desired documents by utilizing key identifiers, such as the grantor/grantee name, location, recorded date, book/page number, document type, and reference number.

When acquiring copies of property records in Guthrie County, interested individuals must pay the associated fees, which may differ based on the document type and request method. For detailed information regarding costs and the process of obtaining records, contact the County Recorder's office at 641-747-3412.

To verify zoning details for properties in unincorporated areas, contact the Guthrie County Planning and Zoning Administrator at 712-792-9914. The administrator provides zoning ordinances and subdivision ordinances that apply in the county.

Additionally, property owners can contact their respective zoning departments or municipal halls. For example, if the property resides in Guthrie Center City, contact its City Hall at 641-332-2190 for access to zoning maps and ordinances.