Chaffee County, CO Property Records
Property records in Chaffee, Colorado provide official information about real estate ownership, assessed values, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, tax history, and recorded property characteristics. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, estimating property taxes, or reviewing land and building details before a transaction.
Users can access official Chaffee property information through the Chaffee County Assessor’s Office, which maintains assessment data and parcel records for properties within the county. For the most reliable and current information, visit the county’s official property records resource or contact the Assessor’s Office directly. Public access to these records supports transparency in property valuation, taxation, and land ownership throughout Chaffee County.
Chaffee County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Chaffee County has a median rent of $1,262.50, higher than the Colorado median of $1,020 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 23.13% of occupied homes, slightly below the state's 25.3% and a little above the national 21.81%, so most residents own their homes.
The median home value is $514,250, well above the state's $341,200 and the national $173,750. Property taxes are low: the median rate of 0.3% is under both Colorado's 0.38% and the national 0.74%. Owners pay high prices for homes but a comparatively light rate on them.
Median household income is $68,163, a little above the state's $65,821 and the national $65,108, though not enough to offset the county's high housing costs entirely. The unemployment rate of 2.4% is below Colorado's 2.71% and the national 2.87%, suggesting a steady job market.
Overall, the figures describe a county with expensive homes and rents, low property taxes, mostly owner-occupied housing, incomes slightly above average, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Chaffee
Chaffee County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 17,442 total parcels, and tax records cover 94.29% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 32,117 deeds and 17,688 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 9,404 properties, last updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 17,442 |
| Residential Parcels | 12,153 |
| Commercial Parcels | 834 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.29% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 32,117 |
| Mortgage Records | 17,688 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,404 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 27 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Chaffee County has 32,547 assignment and release records. They include 6,176 assignment documents and 26,306 release documents, plus 65 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 28, 2025, and releases from January 4, 2005, through August 28, 2025.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders, confirm that old mortgages were released, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Chaffee County, CO Property Records
Chaffee County recorded property documents are kept by the Recording Department of the Clerk & Recorder's Office in Salida. Its records cover the county's 17,442 parcels and include deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, valuation data, and foreclosure filings.
Start with the Chaffee County Recording Department page, which explains recording services and electronic filing. To search recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages, use the iCounty records search, the official records search the county lists.
To search, have the property address, owner name, or document number ready. Enter the most complete detail you have, review the results, and open the deed or mortgage that matches. Deed and mortgage records begin January 3, 2006, so older transactions may need to be requested from the office directly.
The office is at 104 Crestone, Salida, and is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. If you can't find a document online, stop by or contact the Recording Department through its web page.
Chaffee Registrar of Deeds
The Chaffee County Probate Office is located at 104 Crestone, Salida, CO, 81201 and can be reached at 719-539-400. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Records can be accessed through icounty.org or the official website chaffeeclerk.colorado.gov.
Chaffee County Recording Department
Chaffee County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Chaffee County property records by address?
Use the iCounty records search and enter the property address to find recorded deeds and mortgages. If you don't see a match, try a shorter address or an owner name. The Chaffee County Recording Department can also help locate a record.
How can I find property owners in Chaffee County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the iCounty records search by address or name, then open the most recent deed to see who holds title. The county has 32,117 deed records starting January 3, 2006, which covers most recent ownership changes.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Chaffee County?
The county's records reflect assessment year 2024, with the last assessor update on June 2, 2025. To find the assessed value of a specific property, visit the Chaffee County Recording Department at 104 Crestone, Salida, and ask which office handles valuation questions.
Where can I find Chaffee County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled separately from recorded documents. Ask the Recording Department at 104 Crestone, Salida, which office issues tax statements for your parcel, or begin at the Recording Department page. Have the parcel number or address ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Chaffee County?
Search the iCounty records search for deeds, mortgages, releases, and other recorded documents. Mortgage records run from January 3, 2006, through August 28, 2025. In person, visit 104 Crestone, Salida, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Where can I access Chaffee County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county has 17,442 parcels, including 12,153 residential and 834 commercial parcels. For parcel maps and GIS layers, contact the Chaffee County Recording Department and ask which office maintains mapping data. Recorded deeds help confirm a parcel's legal description.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Chaffee County?
Permits and zoning are handled by planning and building offices, not the recorder. Ask the Recording Department at 104 Crestone, Salida, for a referral to the right department. If the property is inside a town such as Salida or Buena Vista, check with that town as well.
How can I create a list of property owners in Chaffee County?
Online tools work best one property at a time. Use the iCounty records search to find owners from recorded deeds. For a larger list or bulk request, contact the Chaffee County Recording Department and ask what is available and how to request it.