Union County, Iowa, is home to seven towns. In Union County, IA, property records document ownership and legal details of land and structures. These are important for residents and officials as they aid tax assessment, inheritance distribution, and resolve property-related legal disputes.

As per Union County property records, the county displays a median home value standing at $126,420 and an associated median rent cost of $733. These values are contrasted with the median household income registered at $72,703. In the context of median property taxes, the county collects an average of 1.41% from owners.

The County Recorder assumes the crucial responsibility of managing property records in Union County, IA. It diligently maintains and records a diverse array of official documents pertaining to real estate, encompassing deeds, title changes, mortgages, leases, liens, and various others.

To facilitate access to these records, individuals can use eSearch. This online platform enables one to retrieve recorded documents efficiently from 1979 to the present using various parameters like name, recording date, book/page, file number, and property details.

The same platform also features the Historical Auditor and Recorder Books tab, which houses records before 1979. Specifically, it includes land deed records from 1856 and town lot deeds from 1866, searchable primarily using book and page references.

If a specific record is not available online, interested parties have the option to conduct firsthand searches at the County Recorder's Office, conveniently located at 300 N Pine Street - Suite 5, Creston, Iowa 50801.

In Union County, securing certified copies of property records incurs a $5 certification fee on top of the standard copy fee rates. As the fee schedule online does not outline the standard copy fee rates, contacting the County Recorder directly at (641) 782-1725 is advisable to get relevant information.

To verify the zoning of properties in Union County, consult the pertinent officials of the town where the subject property lies. These officials typically maintain records that can provide public assistance in addressing zoning inquiries like permitted land uses, setback requirements, and designations.