Washington County, Iowa, is home to nine cities. In Washington County, IA, property records contain official documentation on all real estate transactions and allow people to research properties for ownership details and sale history stored in the land books.

Recent Washington County property records show a median home value of $180,950 and a median rent cost of $877 against the median household earning of $74,807. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 1.29% of a property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in Washington County, IA, are managed by the County Recorder. It oversees a range of land documents, including assignments, mortgages, deeds, easements, liens, surveys, and releases.

Access to these records is facilitated through the Iowa Land Records database, offering remote retrieval of property document images. The database allows searches based on criteria such as grantor/grantee names, document types, book/page details, recording dates, legal descriptions, etc.

For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, the Recorder's Office at 224 W Main Street, First Floor, Washington, IA 52353 welcomes visitors during regular office hours. Additionally, individuals can initiate record requests through traditional mail by sending their inquiries to P.O. Box 889.

In Washington County, the fees for obtaining property records can vary. As copy fees are not mentioned on the official website, interested parties are advised to contact the County Recorder at (319) 653-7727 to inquire about up-to-date copy fee information.

Those interested in verifying zoning information can contact the Washington County Planning and Development Department. This department oversees the unincorporated areas and can help owners with zoning-related inquiries. For properties within incorporated cities, the respective city planning and zoning officials should be contacted instead, as they regulate land use within their limits.