Kenai Peninsula County, AK Property Records
Property records in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska provide official information about land and real estate within the Kenai Peninsula Borough, including parcel ownership, assessed values, property descriptions, tax status, zoning details, maps, and sales or assessment history when available. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, real estate professionals, and anyone verifying ownership, estimating property taxes, or reviewing land characteristics before a transaction.
Users can access official Kenai Peninsula property records through the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s online tools, including its assessing and parcel search resources. The borough provides public access to assessment data and related property information through its official website, where users can search by owner name, parcel number, address, or legal description. To begin, visit the borough’s official Kenai Peninsula property records search page.
Kenai Peninsula County, AK Property Records & Statistics
Kenai Peninsula County has a median rent of $973, a little below the Alaska median of $999.50 and above the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up only 18.09% of occupied homes, compared with 31.67% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so the large majority of households own their homes.
The median home value is $271,600, higher than Alaska's $236,500 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.67% is slightly below the state rate of 0.71% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the tax cost of ownership modest relative to home values.
The median household income is $77,857, above both the state figure of $69,538 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 4.38%, matching Alaska's 4.38% and sitting above the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe a county with high home values, moderate rents, lower-than-average property tax rates, strong incomes, and a housing market dominated by owner-occupied homes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Kenai Peninsula
Kenai Peninsula County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 67,067 total parcels, including 62,637 residential and 2,968 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 84.19% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 60,813 deeds and 22,809 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 23,368 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 67,067 |
| Residential Parcels | 62,637 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,968 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 84.19% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 60,813 |
| Mortgage Records | 22,809 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 23,368 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 2,223 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a mortgage was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Kenai Peninsula County has 51,596 assignment and release records available for research. They include 7,176 assignment documents and 44,330 release documents, along with 90 other documents, recorded from January 14, 2005, through August 29, 2025.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to confirm that past mortgages were released, follow a loan as it moved between lenders, and identify mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Kenai Peninsula County, AK Property Records
Kenai Peninsula County property records are split between the Kenai Peninsula Borough, which handles assessment and taxes, and the Kenai Peninsula Recording District, which records deeds and mortgages. Together they cover the county's 67,067 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
To look up a parcel, use the Kenai Peninsula Borough parcel lookup, the borough's public property information portal. The KPB GeoHub interactive mapping shows parcel maps, and the KPB permits and forms page covers planning and permit applications. The Assessing Department is at 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, phone (907) 714-2230.
Recorded deeds and mortgages are searched through the Alaska Recorder's Office records search. The Kenai Peninsula Recording District is at 550 West 7th Ave., Anchorage, phone 907-269-8876, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready, enter the most complete details you have, and open the record that matches.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Registrar of Deeds
The Kenai Peninsula County Probate Office is located at 550 West 7th Ave., Anchorage, AK, 99501 and can be reached at 907-269-8876. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Records can be accessed through dnr.alaska.gov or the official website dnr.alaska.gov.
Kenai Peninsula Recording District
Kenai Peninsula County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Kenai Peninsula County property records by address?
Use the Kenai Peninsula Borough parcel lookup, the borough's public property information portal. Enter the street address to find the parcel and review its details. If you do not find a match, try a shorter address or call the Assessing Department at (907) 714-2230.
How can I find property owners in Kenai Peninsula County?
Ownership details are part of the borough's assessment records, available through the parcel lookup. For the recorded deed that transferred ownership, use the Alaska Recorder's Office records search. The county has 60,813 deed records from January 3, 2003 to August 22, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Kenai Peninsula County?
Check the Kenai Peninsula Borough parcel lookup for a parcel's assessment. The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on August 25, 2025. For questions, call the Assessing Department at (907) 714-2230 or visit 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna.
Where can I find Kenai Peninsula County property tax bills and payment records?
The borough's Property Tax department handles tax bills. Call the Assessing Department at (907) 714-2230 or visit the Navarre Admin Building at 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for payment and billing questions.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Kenai Peninsula County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded by the Kenai Peninsula Recording District. Use the Alaska Recorder's Office records search to find and request copies. The office is at 550 West 7th Ave., Anchorage, phone 907-269-8876, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Where can I access Kenai Peninsula County parcel maps and GIS information?
The borough's GeoHub interactive mapping provides parcel maps and GIS information for the county's 67,067 parcels. The maps are useful for reference but are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries. For help with map data, call the Assessing Department at (907) 714-2230.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Kenai Peninsula County?
The Kenai Peninsula Borough publishes a permits and forms page for planning and permit applications. For zoning questions about a specific property, contact the borough's Planning Department. Properties inside a city may also follow that city's own permit and zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Kenai Peninsula County?
Owner information for individual properties is available through the borough parcel lookup, and recorded transfers can be requested from the Alaska Recorder's Office. The tools suit property-by-property lookups, so for a larger list, call the Assessing Department at (907) 714-2230.