La Plata County, CO Property Records
Property records in La Plata, Colorado, document key details about real estate within La Plata County, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property characteristics, tax information, maps, and recent sales or transfer history. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone needing to verify property details, estimate tax obligations, or review assessment information.
Official La Plata property records are maintained by county offices such as the Assessor, Treasurer, and Clerk and Recorder, depending on the type of information needed. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the county’s official La Plata property records search, which provides authoritative data directly from local government sources.
La Plata County, CO Property Records & Statistics
La Plata County has a median rent of $1,290, higher than the Colorado median of $1,020 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 24.34% of occupied homes, a bit below the state share of 25.3% and above the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value is $470,100, compared with $341,200 in Colorado and $173,750 nationally. Despite those high values, the median property tax rate is only 0.25%, well under the state rate of 0.38% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the ongoing tax cost of owning a home low.
The median household income of $80,346 is higher than the state figure of $65,821 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.87% is below both the state rate of 2.71% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, La Plata County combines expensive housing with strong incomes, low unemployment, and one of the lighter property tax burdens among the comparison figures.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in La Plata
La Plata County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 35,215 total parcels, and tax records cover 87.42% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 95,155 deeds and 73,411 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 19,805 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 35,215 |
| Residential Parcels | 27,307 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,361 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 87.42% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 95,155 |
| Mortgage Records | 73,411 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 19,805 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Default Records | 433 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a mortgage being transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that a loan was paid off and the lien removed.
La Plata County has 79,022 assignment and release records, including 8,782 assignment documents recorded from November 17, 1999, to September 3, 2025, and 70,211 release documents recorded from March 7, 2000, to September 3, 2025. There are also 29 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to see who holds a mortgage, follow a loan between lenders, and confirm that earlier liens were released. That helps buyers, sellers, and lenders spot open mortgages before a sale or refinance.
How to Search La Plata County, CO Property Records
La Plata County property records are kept by the La Plata County Clerk & Recorder's Office, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. Together the records cover the county's 35,215 parcels and include transfers, loans, valuations, and foreclosure filings.
For recording information and services, start with the La Plata County Clerk & Recorder recording page. It explains how documents are recorded and how to use electronic recording.
The office is at 679 Turner Dr, Suite C, in Durango. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. You can call 970-382-6280 for help finding a document.
To search, gather the property address, owner name, or approximate recording date. Use the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the record that matches the property. If you need a copy or cannot find a document, contact the office by phone or in person.
La Plata Registrar of Deeds
The La Plata County Probate Office is located at 679 Turner Dr Ste C, Durango, CO, 81303 and can be reached at 970-382-6280. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website co.laplata.co.us.
La Plata County Clerk & Recorder's Office
La Plata County Property Records FAQ
How can I search La Plata County property records by address?
Contact the La Plata County Clerk & Recorder at 970-382-6280 with the property address, and staff can help locate the recorded documents for the parcel. The county has 35,215 parcels, so an address or parcel number usually works. See the recording page for office services.
How can I find property owners in La Plata County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. La Plata County has 95,155 deed records, recorded from January 3, 1994, to August 26, 2025. Ask the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 970-382-6280 to search by name or parcel. Assessment records also list the owner for each parcel.
How can I check a property's assessed value in La Plata County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor. La Plata County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on March 21, 2025. Contact the assessor's office with the address or parcel number to request the current value, or call the Clerk & Recorder at 970-382-6280 for direction.
Where can I find La Plata County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the county treasurer, not the recorder. Contact the La Plata County Treasurer with your parcel number or owner name to ask about a bill or payment history. The Clerk & Recorder at 970-382-6280 can point you to the right office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in La Plata County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other documents are recorded by the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 679 Turner Dr, Suite C, Durango. The county has 95,155 deed records and 73,411 mortgage records. Visit the recording page or call 970-382-6280 to request documents.
Where can I access La Plata County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are maintained by county mapping and assessor staff. La Plata County has 35,215 parcels. Contact the county to ask for its parcel map or GIS viewer, or call the Clerk & Recorder at 970-382-6280 for a referral. Maps are a helpful reference but not a legal survey of property lines.
How can I check permits and zoning information in La Plata County?
Permits and zoning are handled by the county's planning and building offices, not the Clerk & Recorder. Contact La Plata County before you build or change a property. If the property is inside a city or town such as Durango, check with that municipality, since it may apply its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in La Plata County?
County tools are designed for single-property lookups. For a list of owners, call the Clerk & Recorder at 970-382-6280 and describe what you need, such as owners in a given area. Ask what records can be provided and whether any request process or fees apply.