Huerfano County, CO Property Records
Property records in Huerfano, Colorado document ownership, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, transfers, deeds, liens, mortgages, and related land records. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching sales history, estimating taxes, preparing real estate transactions, resolving boundary questions, and conducting due diligence before buying or developing land.
Users can access official Huerfano property information through Huerfano County offices, including the Assessor for parcel, valuation, and tax assessment details, and the Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents such as deeds and liens. To begin, visit the county’s official Huerfano property records page for assessment-related information and guidance on available records.
Huerfano County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Huerfano County's median rent of $939 is below the Colorado median of $1,020 but above the national $840.25. The median home value of $321,600 is under the state's $341,200 and well above the national $173,750, so housing costs are lower than the state average.
The median property tax rate of 0.27% is lower than the state's 0.38% and far below the national 0.74%, which keeps ownership costs down.
Median household income is $48,987, noticeably below $65,821 statewide and $65,108 nationally. Unemployment is 1.79%, lower than the state's 2.71% and the national 2.87%.
Only 15.85% of housing is renter-occupied, well under the state's 25.3% and the national 21.81%. The data describe an affordable, mostly owner-occupied county with low taxes, lower incomes and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Huerfano
Huerfano County's assessor records include 13,902 total parcels, 7,834 residential and 293 commercial parcels, covering 94.3% of the population. The recorder holds 21,917 deeds and 5,245 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,793 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,902 |
| Residential Parcels | 7,834 |
| Commercial Parcels | 293 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.3% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 21,917 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,245 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,793 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 66 |
Assignment and Release Records
These records follow the life of a mortgage after closing. Assignments capture sales or transfers of a loan to a new holder, and releases mark the point when a lien is formally removed from a property.
Huerfano County has 2,195 assignment and release records, including 168 assignment documents and 2,023 release documents, plus 4 other documents. Assignments were recorded from October 6, 2021 to August 19, 2025, and releases from September 1, 2020 to August 27, 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 Huerfano County, CO Property Records
Huerfano County recorded documents are maintained by the Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office. Its records support research into the county's 13,902 parcels, including deeds, mortgages and related filings, with tax record coverage of 94.3% of the population.
Start with the Huerfano 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 Huerfano County official records search.
The office is at 401 Main Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089 and can be reached at 719-738-3000. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 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.
Huerfano Registrar of Deeds
The Huerfano County Probate Office is located at 401 Main Street, Walsenburg, CO, 81089 and can be reached at 719-738-3000. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Records can be accessed through thecountyrecorder.com or the official website huerfano.us.
Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Huerfano County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Huerfano County property records by address?
Recorded documents tied to an address can be located through the Huerfano 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 Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-738-3000. The county holds 13,902 parcels, so a precise address helps.
How can I find property owners in Huerfano County?
Ownership is shown on recorded deeds, which you can search by name through the Huerfano County official records search. The Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 401 Main Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089 can also help trace the current owner of a parcel. Call 719-738-3000 during office hours with the address or parcel number to speed up the request.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Huerfano 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 Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office can direct you at 719-738-3000.
Where can I find Huerfano County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment history are handled by the county's treasurer. The Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office can point you to the right office at 719-738-3000, 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 Huerfano County?
Deeds, mortgages and releases are recorded by the Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office. Search them online with the Huerfano County official records search. You can also visit 401 Main Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089, Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., or call 719-738-3000 to request copies.
Where can I access Huerfano County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information are kept by county departments. Call the Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-738-3000 to be directed to the mapping office for Huerfano 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 Huerfano County?
Permits and zoning in Huerfano 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 Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-738-3000 can tell you which office covers the parcel in question.
How can I create a list of property owners in Huerfano County?
Owner lists are not published as a ready-made download. Start by searching recorded documents through the Huerfano County official records search, and for a larger list contact the Huerfano County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-738-3000 to ask what records can be provided and how requests are made.