Saguache County, CO Property Records
Property records in Saguache, Colorado document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property classifications, tax history, sales information, and recorded details such as legal descriptions or changes in ownership. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, researchers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, estimate taxes, review assessment data, or understand a parcel’s history.
Official Saguache property records are maintained primarily through Saguache County offices, including the Assessor for valuation and parcel information and the Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents such as deeds. Users can access official resources through the county’s government website, including the Saguache County Assessor’s property records, where assessment-related information and guidance for property inquiries are provided.
Saguache County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Saguache County is an affordable, lower-income part of Colorado. The median rent is $823, below the state median of $1,020 and close to the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 21.92% of occupied homes, lower than Colorado's 25.3% and just above the national 21.81%, so most residents own their homes.
The median home value is $211,450, well under the state median of $341,200 but above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.45%, higher than Colorado's 0.38% yet still well below the national rate of 0.74%. Owners here therefore pay a somewhat higher share of their home's value than the typical Colorado owner, but a smaller share than the national norm.
Median household income is $45,602.50, which is lower than both the state figure of $65,821 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.28% is higher than 2.71% in Colorado and 2.87% nationally, showing a labor market that is softer than average.
Overall, the figures describe a county with moderate rents and home values, a relatively high tax rate for Colorado, and incomes and employment that trail state and national levels. These comparisons show how local conditions differ from the wider picture and are useful context for anyone considering a purchase, a rental, or a move.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Saguache
Saguache County property records include tax assessment, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 14,656 total parcels, including 9,981 residential and 408 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 99.75% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 20,507 deed records and 4,841 mortgage records, and 1,882 properties have valuation data, with the latest update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 14,656 |
| Residential Parcels | 9,981 |
| Commercial Parcels | 408 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.75% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 20,507 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,841 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,882 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Saguache County has 7,234 assignment and release records available for research. They include 1,030 assignment documents recorded from January 7, 2005, through September 3, 2025, and 6,193 release documents recorded from January 5, 2005, through August 29, 2025, along with 11 other documents.
These records help property researchers confirm whether past mortgages were paid off, follow a loan as it moved between lenders, and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date range, which covers more than twenty years, also allows researchers to focus on documents recorded during a specific period of a property's history. Taken together, they give a clear picture of how a property’s financing has changed over the years.
How to Search Saguache County, CO Property Records
Property records in Saguache County are recorded and maintained by the Clerk and Recorder's Office in the town of Saguache. The office keeps deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other recorded instruments, which together document ownership and lending history for the county's 14,656 parcels, including assessment and tax details.
Begin with the Saguache County Clerk and Recorder recording page for information about recording services and requirements. To look up recorded documents, use the Saguache County official records search, an online portal listed by the county for searching recorded deeds, mortgages, and related documents.
Before searching, have the property address, the owner's name, or a recording reference ready. Enter the most complete information you have, review the list of results, and open the document that matches the property. Recorded documents typically show the parties involved, the recording date, and the type of transaction, which helps you tell a deed from a mortgage or a release.
Reviewing the results carefully, and noting the document type and recording date on each, makes it easier to follow a property’s history from one record to the next. The office is at 501 4th Street in Saguache and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you cannot find what you need online, call 719-655-2512.
Saguache Registrar of Deeds
The Saguache County Probate Office is located at 501 4th Street, Saguache, CO, 81149 and can be reached at 719-655-2512. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Records can be accessed through icounty.org or the official website saguachecoclerk.colorado.gov.
Saguache County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Saguache County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Saguache County property records by address?
Use the Saguache County official records search to find recorded documents tied to a property. Enter the owner's name or other document details, and review the results. If an address does not return a match, try a shorter version or call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-655-2512 for help.
How can I find property owners in Saguache County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds, which you can search through the Saguache County official records search. Search a current or prior owner's name to see the documents that transferred title. The Clerk and Recorder's Office at 501 4th Street in Saguache can also assist in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Saguache County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year and cover 14,656 parcels. To find the assessed value of a specific property, call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-655-2512 and ask which county office maintains the assessment record, or start with the recording page.
Where can I find Saguache County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are attached to each parcel's tax record. Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-655-2512 and ask to be pointed to the office that handles tax billing, or visit the Clerk and Recorder's recording page for contact information. Keep the parcel number or address handy.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Saguache County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded by the Clerk and Recorder's Office. Search them online with the Saguache County official records search. Deed records in the county date from January 3, 2006, so older documents may need to be requested directly from the office in Saguache.
Where can I access Saguache County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are not included in the county records data used here. Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-655-2512, or stop by 501 4th Street in Saguache between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays, and ask which county department provides parcel maps for the county's 14,656 parcels.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Saguache County?
Permits and zoning are handled outside the recording office. Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 719-655-2512 and ask to be connected with the department that issues permits and zoning information. If the property is inside a town, that municipality may also have its own permit and zoning requirements.
How can I create a list of property owners in Saguache County?
The county's online tools are designed for property-by-property lookups. To compile a list, search the official records search by document type or date and note the grantees named on each deed. For bulk or large requests, call 719-655-2512 and ask what the office can provide.