Iowa County, Iowa, houses seven incorporated cities, two unincorporated municipalities, and seven Amana villages. In Iowa County, IA, property records encapsulate valuable details on real estate transactions. Their relevance extends to aiding individuals and businesses in dealing with property matters.

Iowa County property records reveal a median home value of $174,136 and a median rent of $659. With a median household income of $74,584, residents pay around 1.35% as property tax.

Property records in Iowa County, IA, are overseen by the County Recorder. This office records and maintains all real estate documents such as deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, and survey maps.

The Recorder holds recorded instruments from 1838 onwards. Their records are accessible during business hours through various databases within the office's premises at 901 Court Ave., Marengo, IA 52301. One can obtain and retrieve the stored records based on indices, like recording date, legal description, and book/page, with the help of a knowledgeable office staff.

Record copies are also available for the county citizens to acquire remotely. One can mail a written request to the Iowa County Recorder's address above. The letter must come with the necessary document identifier and the $1 per page regular copy fee plus the $5 per certification fee if certified copies are required. For further inquiries, the County Recorder is available at (319) 642-3622.

When verifying zoning information, note that the county has no existing zoning laws unless the property in question is within two miles of a city limit or inside the Amana Land Use District. Contact the local office overseeing the subject property to confirm a particular zoning information. The Iowa County Zoning Office at (319) 642-3721 is also available if one seeks further validation.