Custer County, CO Property Records
Property records in Custer, Colorado provide essential information about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax details, sales history, land use, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, estimate taxes, review property characteristics, or support legal and financial decisions.
Official Custer property records are maintained by county offices, including the Custer County Assessor for assessment and parcel information and the Clerk and Recorder for recorded land documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s official online resources for Custer property records, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies, historical records, or assistance with specific property questions.
Custer County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Custer County has a median rent of $881, below Colorado's median of $1,020 but above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for just 11.37% of occupied homes, far below the state figure of 25.3% and the national figure of 21.81%. The county is overwhelmingly made up of homeowners, and rentals are comparatively scarce.
The median home value of $380,600 is higher than the state median of $341,200 and more than double the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.31%, lower than the state rate of 0.38% and well below the national rate of 0.74%. Owners in Custer County hold high-value homes while paying a relatively low tax rate.
The median household income of $65,338.50 is slightly under the state median of $65,821 and slightly above the national median of $65,108, so earnings are close to both benchmarks. Unemployment stands out. The county's rate of 6.39% is well above the state rate of 2.71% and the national rate of 2.87%.
In short, Custer County is a high-value, owner-occupied market with a low tax rate and typical incomes, but it faces noticeably higher unemployment than Colorado or the country as a whole. Job seekers and prospective buyers should weigh these conditions carefully.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Custer
Custer County property records cover assessor parcel data, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation figures, and foreclosure filings. The county has 8,668 total parcels, including 6,646 residential and 168 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 97% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 17,823 deeds and 5,652 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 4,199 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 8,668 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,646 |
| Commercial Parcels | 168 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 17,823 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,652 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,199 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,666 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was repaid and the lien on the property was removed.
Custer County has 8,366 assignment and release records in total. They include 150 assignment documents and 8,216 release documents, with 0 other documents. Assignments were recorded from September 21, 2020, through September 2, 2025, and releases from March 22, 2001, through September 3, 2025.
These records are useful in property research because they show who holds a mortgage and whether older loans have been satisfied. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and to confirm that a past lien has been cleared before a sale or refinance. The long release history also helps when you are looking at a property's older loan activity.
How to Search Custer County, CO Property Records
Custer County property records are kept by the Custer County Clerk and Recorder's Office in Westcliffe. The county's records include 8,668 parcels, 17,823 recorded deeds, and 5,652 recorded mortgages, along with valuation data for 4,199 properties and foreclosure filings under the state's non-judicial process.
Start with the Custer County Clerk and Recorder page for recording information and office services. The office is at 205 S 6th St Westcliffe, Westcliffe, CO, 81252, and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. You can call 719-783-2441 with questions before you visit.
To search recorded documents online, use the Custer County official records search. This portal is used to look up deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments. Searching by owner name is usually the quickest method, and a recording date or document number narrows the results.
A typical search is simple. Gather the owner's name, the property address, or any known document details. Open the portal, enter the most specific information you have, and review the matching entries. Open the record that fits your property and note the recording date, document type, and parties. If a document does not appear online, contact the Clerk and Recorder's Office and staff can help you find it.
Custer Registrar of Deeds
The Custer County Probate Office is located at 205 S 6th St Westcliffe, Westcliffe, CO, 81252 and can be reached at 719-783-2441. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Records can be accessed through icounty.org or the official website custercounty-co.gov.
Custer County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Custer County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Custer County property records by address?
The Custer County official records search is built around recorded documents, so owner name and document details work best. If you only have an address, call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-783-2441 for help identifying the owner, then search that name to find deeds and mortgages recorded for the property.
How can I find property owners in Custer County?
A recorded deed names the owner. Search the Custer County official records search for the property's deed and read the grantee name. The county's tax records cover 97% of the population, and the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-783-2441 can help trace ownership for a specific parcel.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Custer County?
Custer County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on March 28, 2025. Assessed values come from the county's assessing office, not the recorder. Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-783-2441 and staff can direct you to the right office for a particular parcel.
Where can I find Custer County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax collection office, which is separate from recording. The Clerk and Recorder's Office at 205 S 6th St, Westcliffe, can point you to the right office. Call 719-783-2441 Monday through Thursday between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. with your parcel or owner name.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Custer County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments are kept by the Clerk and Recorder. Search them through the Custer County official records search or see the Clerk and Recorder page for recording details. The county holds 17,823 deed records and 5,652 mortgage records recorded from January 3, 2006, forward.
Where can I access Custer County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are not part of the recorded documents search. The county has 8,668 parcels in its assessment records, and mapping is maintained by a separate office. Call the Custer County Clerk and Recorder at 719-783-2441, or begin at the office page, to be directed to the department that offers parcel and GIS maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Custer County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county land use staff rather than the Clerk and Recorder. Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-783-2441 and ask which department covers your property. Properties inside a town, such as Westcliffe, may also be subject to that town's own permit and zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Custer County?
Owners can be looked up one property at a time through the Custer County official records search, where deeds list buyers and sellers. The portal is designed for individual lookups, so for a larger list or bulk request, call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-783-2441 and ask what is available.