Green County, Wisconsin Property Records

Green County, Wisconsin, incorporates two cities, six villages, and 16 towns. In Green County, WI, property records document legal ownership and tax assessments of land and buildings, essential for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and the county to reference land title ownership and tax obligations.

When evaluating the Green County property records, one can uncover a median home value of $198,125 and a median monthly rent of $821. With a median household income of $72,433, the county collects 1.88% median property taxes based on assessed property valuations.

The Register of Deeds is the sole office maintaining property records in Green County, WI. As the county's repository of real estate records, it contains deeds, land contracts, mortgages, and other related documents.

Individuals can access these official records by visiting the Register of Deeds office at 1016 16th Avenue in Monroe, WI 53566, or requesting records by fax at (608) 328-2835 or by email. Alternatively, they can turn to Tapestry for online access.

To use Tapestry, individuals must specify the state and county they are interested in and input search criteria like name, document number and type, recorded date, consideration value, and subdivision details. Afterward, click "Search," and the document that matches the given criteria will appear. However, note that a service fee applies for each search conducted.

Property record fees in Green County vary depending on the type of copy requested and retrieval method. Copies charge $2 for the first page and $1 for each subsequent page, plus $1 if a certified copy is requested. Moreover, faxed or emailed documents cost extra per page on top of copying fees. Interested parties can contact the office directly to inquire about these fees.

Those interested in verifying zoning information can contact the Green County Land Use and Zoning Department for properties within unincorporated areas. This department can provide zoning resources to verify designations of specific parcels. Meanwhile, if properties are within municipalities, contact their respective officials as they oversee zoning within their boundaries.