Jones County, Iowa, encompasses nine communities. Essential for taxation, enforcement, and development purposes, Jones County, IA, property records constitute the official inventory of real estate information like boundaries, values, and possession titles.

When evaluating the recent Jones County property records, one can uncover a median home value of $135,000 and a median rent of $752. With a median household income of $68,633, the county collects 1.33% median property taxes based on assessed property valuations.

Property records in Jones County, IA, are overseen by the County Recorder. Since its establishment in 1839, this office has recorded and indexed real estate transaction documents, including deeds, mortgages, contracts, plats, surveys, section corner certificates, and assignments.

The Recorder maintains indices sorted by various factors, such as the party's name, the legal description, the recording date, the document type, and the book/page number.

Public property instruments recorded from July 1, 1993, are accessible online through the Iowa Land Records database, a statewide web-based platform that offers advanced features and search functions to registered users.

In addition to online access, individuals can retrieve documents dated before 1993 in person by visiting the Recorder's office in the Courthouse at 500 W. Main St., Room 116, Anamosa, IA 52205, during business hours. Property records can also be requested via email at recorder@jonescountyiowa.gov, provided the document information and associated fees are included.

When obtaining copies of property instruments, note that the fees may vary depending on the document type and services requested. For a comprehensive fee structure, contact the County Recorder at (319) 462-2477.

In Jones County, zoning information for a property within the rural area can be validated by calling the Land Use Administrator at (319) 462-2282 or by referring to the County Zoning Map. For properties within a two-mile radius of any Jones County city, contact the respective planning/zoning offices for zoning verification.