Winneshiek County, Iowa, encompasses eight cities, with Decorah as its county seat. In Winneshiek County, IA, property records maintain crucial details like releases, land contracts, financial statements, and tax information pertinent to real estate ownership and transactions.

For those curious about the local housing market, Winneshiek County property records provide valuable information such as an average home value of $200,128, a median rent cost of $787, and a median household income of $68,754. Moreover, property owners typically encounter a property tax rate of 1.18% relative to a property's value.

The County Recorder oversees property records in Winneshiek County, IA, ensuring public access to proper documentation of real property transactions and facilitating real estate dealings. The office adeptly indexes various documents, including mortgages, deeds, releases, assignments, plats, and more. Their archives underwent digitalization for historical preservation and safeguarding.

Images of these documents are available to the public through the Historical Document Archive. The Archive holds 150 years of records with deed indexes from 1851-1957, miscellaneous indexes from 1853-1990, and property transaction records in Books A to Z and 27 to 137 documenting deals from the 1850s to the early 1930s.

If the records are unavailable in the portal, individuals can visit the office at 201 West Main, Decorah, IA, 52101, during regular office hours. Whether online or on-site, records can be easily located using criteria like index record type, date range, name, and book or page number.

Acquiring copies of property records in Winneshiek County involves fees based on the document type and requested services. The standard copy fee is $0.50 per page, and certification incurs an additional $5 per document. For a detailed fee structure and more information on accessing property records, contact the office at (563) 382-3486 or via email at recorders@co.winneshiek.ia.us.

To confirm zoning details, contact the Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Department at 563-387-4080. Upon request, the office can furnish current information on zoning regulations, permissions, and restrictions for properties within their jurisdiction.