Ketchikan Gateway County, AK Property Records
Property records in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, sales history, legal descriptions, and building or land characteristics for real estate within the borough. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, estimate taxes, review assessment details, or support due diligence before a real estate transaction.
Official records are maintained by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, particularly through its assessment and property information resources. Users can access current assessment data and related tools through the borough’s website for official Ketchikan Gateway property records. For the most accurate or certified information, users may also contact the borough’s Assessment Department or other appropriate local offices directly.
Ketchikan Gateway County, AK Property Records & Statistics
Ketchikan Gateway County has a median rent of $1,275, well above the Alaska median of $999.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 34.34% of occupied homes, higher than the state figure of 31.67% and the national figure of 21.81%, so renting plays a larger role in the local housing market than in most places.
The median home value is $361,000, compared with $236,500 across Alaska and $173,750 nationally. The median property tax rate of 0.71% matches the state rate of 0.71% and sits just under the national rate of 0.74%, which means the cost of owning here is driven mainly by high property values rather than by a high tax rate.
The median household income is $82,763, above the state figure of $69,538 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.72% is lower than both Alaska's 4.38% and the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe a county with strong incomes and low unemployment, but also high rents and home values, which reflect steady demand for housing.
For buyers, the county's $361,000 median home value and $1,275 median rent point to a costly market, while a low unemployment rate and a median income of $82,763 help local households absorb those costs. Residents who rent, at 34.34% of occupied homes, feel the high rents most directly.
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How to Search Ketchikan Gateway County, AK Property Records
Property records in Ketchikan Gateway County are split between two offices. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assessment Department keeps assessment and ownership information for properties in the borough, while recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages are kept by the Ketchikan Gateway Recording District, operated by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
To look up a property's assessment, start with the Ketchikan Gateway Borough property search, which covers mobile homes, condos, and all other real property. You can search by parcel number, customer number or name, unit or space, or street name and number. The borough's GIS maps show parcels and zoning districts, and the borough invoice and tax payment page is used to pay property tax online.
Recorded documents are requested through the Alaska Recorder's Office records search. The Recording District is at 550 West 7th Ave., Anchorage, and can be reached at 907-269-8876, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
The borough's assessment records are useful for confirming parcel details, exemptions, and business use of personal property, while the Recording District's records show how a property has been transferred and financed over time.
Before searching, have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Review the matching results and open the record that fits your property. For help, call the Borough Assessment Department at 907-228-6640.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Registrar of Deeds
The Ketchikan Gateway County Probate Office is located at 550 West 7th Ave., Anchorage, AK, 99502 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.
Ketchikan Gateway Recording District
Ketchikan Gateway County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Ketchikan Gateway County property records by address?
Use the Ketchikan Gateway Borough property search, run by the Assessment Department. Choose mobile home, condo, or all other real property, then search by street name or number. Results show the parcel's assessment record. If an address does not return a match, try only the street name or call the Assessment Department at 907-228-6640.
How can I find property owners in Ketchikan Gateway County?
Ownership appears in the assessment records on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough property search, where you can search by parcel number, customer number, or name. For the recorded deed that transferred ownership, use the Alaska Recorder's Office records search for the Ketchikan Gateway Recording District. Searching by name works best when you spell it as it appears on a deed, and the Borough Assessment Department at 907-228-6640 can help if you cannot find a match.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Ketchikan Gateway County?
The Borough Assessment Department sets assessed values, and you can check a property's record on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough property search. The county's tax records reflect the 2025 assessment year. For questions about an assessment, call the Assessment Department at 907-228-6640 or the borough office at 907-228-6625.
Call the Borough Assessment Department at 907-228-6640 for help.
Where can I find Ketchikan Gateway County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax can be viewed and paid online through the borough's Pay or View Invoices page, which accepts credit card and eCheck but not debit cards. Questions about a payment can go to the borough at 907-228-6620. The borough office is at 1900 First Avenue, Ketchikan, open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Ketchikan Gateway County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Ketchikan Gateway Recording District. Use the Alaska Recorder's Office records search to request them, or see the Alaska Recorder's Office website for recording information. The office is at 550 West 7th Ave., Anchorage, and can be reached at 907-269-8876.
Call the Borough Assessment Department at 907-228-6640 for help.
Where can I access Ketchikan Gateway County parcel maps and GIS information?
The borough's GIS maps show parcels, zoning districts, and floodplain information. Parcel maps are a helpful reference but are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries. For help using the maps, call the borough at 907-228-6625. Check a parcel's location against a recent deed or survey before relying on map boundaries, and call the Borough Assessment Department at 907-228-6640 if the map and records disagree.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Ketchikan Gateway County?
The Planning Department handles zoning permits, which are required for most new construction, additions, and changes of use. See the borough's zoning permits page and confirm your zoning district on the borough GIS maps first. Call the Planning Department at 907-228-6610 or email planning@kgbak.us with questions. Check requirements before starting any construction or land-use change, since permits and zoning rules vary by location, and call the Borough Assessment Department at 907-228-6640 to confirm.
How can I create a list of property owners in Ketchikan Gateway County?
The online property search is designed for one property at a time, and no bulk owner list is published on the pages we reviewed. To build a list, search by street name or parcel in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough property search, or contact the Assessment Department at 907-228-6640 to ask what data is available.