Gilpin County, CO Property Records
Property records in Gilpin, Colorado provide official details about real estate parcels within Gilpin County, including ownership information, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property characteristics, tax history, and recorded transfers or related documents. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying property boundaries, valuation, ownership history, or tax obligations.
Users can access official Gilpin property records through the county’s government offices, particularly the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation information and the Clerk and Recorder for recorded deeds and land documents. To begin, visit the county’s official Gilpin property records page for assessor information, search tools, and guidance on obtaining accurate public property data.
Gilpin County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Gilpin County has a median rent of $1,290, higher than Colorado's $1,020 and the national $840.25. The median home value is $415,150, above the state's $341,200 and well above the national $173,750.
Property taxes are notably low here. The median rate of 0.21% is well under the state's 0.38% and far below the national 0.74%, so owners of higher-valued homes carry a lighter tax burden than in most places.
Median household income is $77,238.50, ahead of $65,821 statewide and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 2.29% is below the state's 2.71% and the national 2.87%.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 33.22% of homes, a larger share than the state's 25.3% and the national 21.81%. The data portray a small mountain county with high home values, very low property tax rates, solid incomes and a relatively large rental population.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Gilpin
Gilpin County records include 9,883 total parcels, with 5,317 residential and 248 commercial parcels and 87.24% tax record coverage. The recorder holds 16,567 deeds and 7,508 mortgages, and foreclosure records show 4,418 Notice of Trustee Sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,883 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,317 |
| Commercial Parcels | 248 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 87.24% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 16,567 |
| Mortgage Records | 7,508 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,236 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 4,418 |
Assignment and Release Records
When a mortgage changes hands or is paid off, the event is recorded in the county's records. Assignments track the transfer of a loan between lenders, while releases confirm that the debt was satisfied and the lien lifted.
Gilpin County has 11,128 assignment and release records, including 1,640 assignment documents and 9,471 release documents, plus 17 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 5, 2005 to August 13, 2025, and releases from January 7, 2005 to August 26, 2025.
For property research, these records reveal who currently holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were released. Buyers, title researchers and owners can use them to confirm that past liens were cleared, trace a loan between lenders and spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Gilpin County, CO Property Records
Gilpin County recorded documents are maintained by the Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office. Its records support research into the county's 9,883 parcels, including deeds, mortgages and related filings, with tax record coverage of 87.24% of the population.
Start with the Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder recording page for office information, forms and recording details. To look up documents by name, date or document type, use the Gilpin County official records search.
The office is at 203 Eureka Street, Central City, CO, 80427 and can be reached at 303-582-5321. Hours are Monday - Thursday 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M..
To search, gather the owner name, property address or parcel number, enter the most complete details you have and open the matching record. If a record doesn't appear online, call the office and staff can point you to the right document.
Gilpin Registrar of Deeds
The Gilpin County Probate Office is located at 203 Eureka Street, Central City, CO, 80427 and can be reached at 303-582-5321. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. Records can be accessed through gilpincounty.colorado.gov or the official website gilpincounty.colorado.gov.
Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Gilpin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Gilpin County property records by address?
Recorded documents tied to an address can be located through the Gilpin County official records search, which lists documents the county has on file. For parcel details, have the street address and parcel number ready and call the Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 303-582-5321. The county holds 9,883 parcels, so a precise address helps.
How can I find property owners in Gilpin County?
Ownership is shown on recorded deeds, which you can search by name through the Gilpin County official records search. The Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 203 Eureka Street, Central City, CO 80427 can also help trace the current owner of a parcel. Call 303-582-5321 during office hours with the address or parcel number to speed up the request.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Gilpin County?
Assessed values are set by the county assessor and reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the most recent assessor update on April 14, 2025. Contact the county for the assessment on a specific parcel. The Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office can direct you at 303-582-5321.
Where can I find Gilpin County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment history are handled by the county's treasurer. The Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office can point you to the right office at 303-582-5321, and you can ask for the parcel's tax year 2024 details. Have the parcel number or owner name ready to make the lookup quick.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Gilpin County?
Deeds, mortgages and releases are recorded by the Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office. Search them online with the Gilpin County official records search. You can also visit 203 Eureka Street, Central City, CO 80427, Monday - Thursday 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M., or call 303-582-5321 to request copies.
Where can I access Gilpin County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information are kept by county departments. Call the Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 303-582-5321 to be directed to the mapping office for Gilpin County, and have the parcel number or address ready. Maps are for reference and are not a substitute for a survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Gilpin County?
Permits and zoning in Gilpin County are handled by the county's planning or building staff, or by the municipality if the property is inside a town or city. The Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 303-582-5321 can tell you which office covers the parcel in question.
How can I create a list of property owners in Gilpin County?
Owner lists are not published as a ready-made download. Start by searching recorded documents through the Gilpin County official records search, and for a larger list contact the Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 303-582-5321 to ask what records can be provided and how requests are made.