Louisa County Property Records

Louisa County, Iowa, is partitioned into nine cities. Property records in Louisa County, IA, identify who owns parcels of land, their dimensions, and any exchanges between owners. They serve vital functions in urban growth, preserving historical landmarks, and conducting legal scrutiny for prospective home buyers and sellers.

As per Louisa County property records, the local housing and financial aspects reflect a median home value of $132,014 and median rental rates around $733. Concurrently, the county's households generate median salaries of $70,116. Regarding median property taxes, the county collects 1.27% based on the property assessment.

In Louisa County, IA, property records are under the custodianship of the County Recorder/Registrar, who maintains real estate documents like satisfactions, contracts, mortgages, assignments, releases, deeds, leases, liens, bills of sale, affidavits, condemnations, section corner certificates, easements, surveys, and plats.

To access these records, individuals can utilize the IowaLandRecords database, which organizes recorded documents by party name, location, document type, recorded date, reference number, and book/page number. Alternatively, those preferring onsite access can visit the office at 117 South Main Street, Wapello, IA 52653-0264, to retrieve physical documents.

In addition to online and onsite options, individuals can request document copies by mail at P.O. Box 264, Wapello, IA 52653-0264, or email at thayes@louisacountyia.gov. The County Recorder/Registrar sets various fees for obtaining copies of property records. For current fee details on copy and certification fees, contact the office at 319-523-5361.

To verify the zoning of properties in Louisa County, individuals should contact the Planning and Zoning Commission. This office oversees updated zoning maps and ordinances covering land use regulations for unincorporated regions.

For properties within city limits, contact the relevant zoning offices, such as the Morning Sun City Planning and Zoning Commission. These authorities can provide comprehensive information regarding zoning regulations and property-specific restrictions.