Kenosha Property Records

Kenosha County, Wisconsin, consists of 12 municipalities, which include cities, villages, and towns. In Kenosha County, WI, property records contain vital details about local properties, such as owner name, property boundaries, assessed value, tax information, and land use. The records help maintain ownership rights and support real estate activities.

The median home sale price in Kenosha County is around $217,380, while the median home rent is $1,055. The average property tax rate across the county is 1.87%, and the median household income is $76,056.

Property records in Kenosha County, WI, are meticulously managed by the Register of Deeds office. This office is responsible for recording, preserving, and granting access to all real estate documents within the county. Their records include deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, plats, and other property-related documents, primarily indexed by grantee/grantor names.

To access these records, individuals can visit the office locations in Kenosha or Bristol, with the recommendation to make an appointment in advance. Alternatively, property records can be obtained using the Landshark Document Search system. This online system requires self-registration, including a username and password, and payment using a credit card to cover associated fees.

In the Kenosha County Register of Deeds office, most recorded documents are priced at $2 for the first page and an additional $1 for each subsequent page, while plats cost $3 per page. There is also a $1 certification fee for certified copies of records.

To verify zoning information, consult the Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development, which oversees zoning for unincorporated areas and towns of Brighton, Randall, Paris, Somers, and Wheatland. If the property is located in a municipality outside the department's jurisdiction, contact the local planning or zoning office.