Warren County, Iowa, encompasses 16 cities. Warren County, IA, property records are key resources that provide a detailed account of properties, ownership, and value. They are essential for informed decision-making in real estate and urban planning.

Recent Warren County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $1,011, are valued at around $262,700 on average, and property tax is approximately 1.36% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $93,054.

Property records in Warren County, IA, are managed by the Recorder. Since its establishment in 1839, the Recorder has been the primary authority assigned to maintain official documents concerned with real estate, such as deeds, easements, liens, leases, military discharge records, mortgages, plats of surveys, and many other documents.

Property records from 1847 onwards are carefully indexed and stored in the Historical Document Archive. In this online database, records can be searched using parameters like party name, instrument type, book type, and recording date range.

Furthermore, recorded documents can be viewed online at the Iowa Land Records website, except for state and federal tax liens. Alternatively, those who prefer in-person access can recover records by visiting the Recorder’s office at Buxton, Suite 109, Indianola, IA.

Specific fees are applied to obtain copies of property records from the Recorder’s office. To learn about the detailed cost of document reproduction, contact the office at (515) 690 9110 or recorder@warrencountyia.org.

Zoning information for Warren County properties can be confirmed by contacting the Planning and Zoning Department at (515) 690 9160. They provide permits, rezoning, subdivision review, parcel review, and floodplain management over unincorporated areas. For properties within incorporated areas, contact the local planning/zoning office.