Lucas County Property Records

Lucas County, Iowa, is fragmented into five cities. In Lucas County, IA, property records register information about known titleholders, property lines, and valuations. They are crucial in facilitating the annual tax assessment process and enabling residents to efficiently engage in real estate transactions, whether buying, selling, or leasing properties.

As per Lucas County property records, the real estate market displays a median home value of $116,500, with residents providing median rent payments of $952, and the county's households have median stated incomes totaling about $65,088. The county sustains a median property tax rate of 1.19% based on property assessments.

The County Recorder/Registrar is the historian of property records in Lucas County, IA. This office houses historical real estate documents dating back to the 1850s to the present, including liens, easements, deeds, assignments, contracts, releases, leases, plats, mortgages, and surveys.

To access these records online, individuals must initially create an account within the IowaLandRecords database. This statewide system allows users to search for digital documents using parameters such as grantor/grantee name, recording date, reference number, document type, location, and book and page number.

Alternatively, individuals can visit the office on the first floor of the Courthouse at 916 Braden Avenue, Chariton, IA 50049, to review and acquire property records. Additionally, they can request documents via email at bittnerr@lucasco.org, through fax at 641-774-1619, or by mail using the specified address.

Various fees are associated with securing copies of property records in Lucas County. To inquire about the specific charges and detailed procedures for acquiring document copies and certifications, contact the County Recorder/Registrar's office directly at 641-774-2413.

Since Lucas County lacks county-wide zoning ordinances or building codes, individuals should contact the respective planning or zoning offices to verify the zoning of their properties. For instance, if properties reside in Chariton City, it is advisable to contact its Planning and Zoning Department to obtain information regarding zoning ordinances within the city limits.