Hinsdale County, CO Property Records
Property records in Hinsdale, Colorado document key details about real estate within Hinsdale County, including ownership history, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property classifications, maps, and related transfer or tax information. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review valuation data, confirm parcel boundaries, or support real estate, tax, and legal decisions.
Users can access official Hinsdale property records through county government offices, including the Hinsdale County Assessor for assessment and parcel information and the Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents such as deeds and plats. To begin, visit the county’s official page for Hinsdale property records, where users can find guidance on property data, assessments, and related public record resources.
Hinsdale County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Hinsdale County has a median rent of $979, slightly below Colorado's median of $1,020 but above the national $840.25. The median home value of $386,100 is higher than the state's $341,200 and more than double the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 0.34%, under the state's 0.38% and less than half the national 0.74%.
Median household income is $59,205, below both the state's $65,821 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.09% is well below 2.71% in Colorado and 2.87% nationally.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 23.24% of homes, a little under the state's 25.3% and slightly above the national 21.81%. In sum, this is a remote, sparsely populated county with relatively high home values, low taxes, modest incomes and very low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Hinsdale
Hinsdale County's assessor records cover 2,702 total parcels, of which 323 are residential and 1 is commercial, with tax records reaching 94.49% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The latest assessor update was on March 20, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 2,702 |
| Residential Parcels | 323 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.49% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | March 20, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4 |
| Latest Valuation Update | March 19, 2023 |
How to Search Hinsdale County, CO Property Records
Property records in Hinsdale County are held by the County Clerk and Recorder and the assessor's records behind the county's 2,702 parcels. The Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder is the main official resource for recorded documents and recording services.
The office is located at 317 North Henson Street, Lake City, CO 81235 and can be reached at 970-944-2225, extension 120. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Before you call or visit, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready. Recorded items such as deeds and mortgages are normally requested from the Clerk and Recorder, and staff can explain how to obtain copies and what each record contains.
The county's tax records reach 94.49% of the population for the 2024 assessment year, so most properties will have an assessment entry. If an online search doesn't turn up a parcel, a short call to the office is the quickest way to locate it.
Hinsdale County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Hinsdale County property records by address?
Recorded documents tied to an address can be located through the Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder page, which lists documents the county has on file. For parcel details, have the street address and parcel number ready and call the Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-944-2225, extension 120. The county holds 2,702 parcels, so a precise address helps.
How can I find property owners in Hinsdale County?
Ownership is shown on recorded deeds, which you can search by name through the Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder page. The Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 317 North Henson Street, Lake City, CO 81235 can also help trace the current owner of a parcel. Call 970-944-2225, extension 120 during office hours with the address or parcel number to speed up the request.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Hinsdale County?
Assessed values are set by the county assessor and reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the most recent assessor update on March 20, 2025. Contact the county for the assessment on a specific parcel. The Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder's Office can direct you at 970-944-2225, extension 120.
Where can I find Hinsdale County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment history are handled by the county's treasurer. The Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder's Office can point you to the right office at 970-944-2225, extension 120, 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 Hinsdale County?
Deeds, mortgages and releases are recorded by the Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder's Office. You can also visit 317 North Henson Street, Lake City, CO 81235, It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM., or call 970-944-2225, extension 120 to request copies.
Where can I access Hinsdale County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information are kept by county departments. Call the Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-944-2225, extension 120 to be directed to the mapping office for Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale County?
Permits and zoning in Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-944-2225, extension 120 can tell you which office covers the parcel in question.
How can I create a list of property owners in Hinsdale County?
Owner lists are not published as a ready-made download. Start by searching recorded documents through the Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder page, and for a larger list contact the Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-944-2225, extension 120 to ask what records can be provided and how requests are made.