Waushara Property Records

Waushara County, Wisconsin, has 18 towns, six villages, and two cities. In Waushara County, WI, property records provide information on land ownership and valuation, which is essential in taxation, litigation, and public amenities.

Delving into the Waushara County property records brings forth a median home value of $145,425, a median rent pegged at $667, and a median household income of $54,609. Regarding median property taxes, the county collects at a rate of 1.48% based on the property assessment.

Property records in Waushara County, WI, are maintained by the Register of Deeds. This office promptly records and indexes real estate documents, including deeds, liens, mortgages, and conveyances. The indexing process involves physically and electronically organizing them by party name, date, instrument type, document number, and book/page/volume reference.

For those needing remote records access, the Register of Deeds provides two online platforms. The first option is Tapestry, a web-based service that operates on a pay-per-use basis, ideal for infrequent searches. The second one is Laredo, an application available for download. It runs on a subscription basis and is specifically designed for regular users.

Both online platforms house property document indices and images, with records dating back to 1981. If one cannot locate a document by searching via its volume/page, they are advised to contact the Register's office at registerof.deeds@co.waushara.wi.us to obtain their associated document number.

Alternatively, the Register of Deeds extends its office at 209 South Saint Marie St., Wautoma, WI 54982, to the public during office hours for in-person records browsing and retrieval. When obtaining copies of property instruments from the Register's office, one can expect to pay minimal fees of $2 for the first page of any document and $1 for each additional page.

If zoning verification on properties is needed, contact the Waushara County Zoning and Land Conservation at (920) 787-0453. They administer the Building Code and oversee zoning in the county, which makes them the best resource for zoning verification. Additionally, the local planning offices managing the property of interest can provide verified and up-to-date zoning data.