Grant County, Wisconsin Property Records

Grant County, Wisconsin, has five cities, 14 villages, 32 towns, and 42 unincorporated communities. In Grant County, WI, property records are crucial for knowing who owns a property, its value, and the associated taxes. These records play a key role in assessing property taxes and ensuring transparency for the public.

Recent Grant County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $678, are valued at around $149,490 on average, and property tax is approximately 1.56% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $59,660.

Property records in Grant County, WI, are maintained by the  Register of Deeds. The Register archives real estate documents, including deeds, liens, mortgages, subdivision plats, and certified survey maps. Usually, these recorded documents are assigned a sequential document number along with a book and page number. Afterward, they are scanned for easy accessibility.

Grant County offers three online access services for convenience. First, there's Tapestry, a public fee-based service enabling users to search for and obtain copies of records dating back to 1837. Second, there's Laredo, a commercial subscription-based service that requires an agreement with the Register of Deeds. Finally, the Grant County Web Portal provides an easy search for Parcel Records.

Alternatively, for individuals who prefer in-person research or need to browse documents that may not be available online, the Register of Deeds office located in Jefferson Street, Lancaster, WI, is open during office hours.

Obtaining copies of property records through the Register of Deeds is $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Certified copies incur an additional $1 certification fee. For possible additional charges, contact the office at (608) 723-2727.

If the records are insufficient to verify zoning for a property, contact the county Zoning Department at (608) 723-6080. Furthermore, accurate and updated zoning records can be obtained by contacting the local planning or zoning office.