Washington County, CO Property Records
Property records in Washington, Colorado, document key information about real estate within Washington County, including ownership history, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax details, legal descriptions, and recorded instruments such as deeds, liens, and plats. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax assessments, evaluate property history, or support real estate and legal transactions.
Official Washington property records are maintained by county offices such as the Washington County Assessor and the Clerk and Recorder. Users can access relevant services and department information through the official Washington County property records resources, where they can find guidance on assessment data, recorded documents, and related county property services.
Washington County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Washington County has a median rent of $618.50, far below the Colorado median of $1,020 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $187,000, well under the state's $341,200 and only a little above the national median of $173,750. Renters make up 31.42% of occupied housing, higher than the state share of 25.3% and the national share of 21.81%.
The county's median property tax rate is 0.43%, above the state rate of 0.38% but well below the national rate of 0.74%. With modest home values, that rate translates into a relatively light tax bill for most owners.
Median household income is $51,896, lower than the state's $65,821 and the national $65,108. Even so, low rents and affordable homes mean housing costs are far easier to carry here than in much of Colorado, where prices run well above the national level.
Employment is a strength. The unemployment rate of 1.14% is well below the state's 2.71% and the national 2.87%. Overall, the figures describe an affordable rural county with low rents, inexpensive homes, a larger renter population than average and very low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Washington
Washington County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 7,242 total parcels, including 2,649 residential and 143 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 92.47% of the population. Recorded documents include 1,057 deeds and 369 mortgages, with valuation data on 1,878 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 7,242 |
| Residential Parcels | 2,649 |
| Commercial Parcels | 143 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.47% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 1,057 |
| Mortgage Records | 369 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,878 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 793 |
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, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Washington County has 1,630 assignment and release records, including 147 assignment documents, 1,480 release documents and 3 other documents. Assignments were recorded from February 3, 2022, to August 11, 2025, and releases from December 7, 2020, to September 3, 2025.
For property research, these records help confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan between lenders and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. They can be searched through the Washington County official records search.
How to Search Washington County, CO Property Records
Washington County's recorded property documents are kept by the Clerk and Recorder's Office, which holds deeds, mortgages and related filings for the county's 7,242 parcels. The office is at 150 Ash Avenue in Akron and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
To search recorded documents online, use the Washington County official records search. It is the place to look up deeds, mortgages, releases and other instruments by name or document details. For information about the office and its services, visit the Washington County Clerk and Recorder's Office.
Before you search, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results and open the record that matches the property.
For assessment values or tax questions, or if a record does not appear online, call the Clerk and Recorder at 970-345-6565 and staff can point you to the right office.
Washington Registrar of Deeds
The Washington County Probate Office is located at 150 Ash Avenue, Akron, CO, 80720 and can be reached at 970-345-6565. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Records can be accessed through thecountyrecorder.com or the official website washingtoncounty.colorado.gov.
Washington County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Washington County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Washington County property records by address?
Call the Washington County Clerk and Recorder at 970-345-6565 or visit the office at 150 Ash Avenue, Akron, and ask for help locating a parcel by address. Recorded documents tied to a property can be searched in the official records search once you know the owner name.
How can I find property owners in Washington County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds. Search the official records search for deeds and related documents, or call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-345-6565. Staff can explain how to confirm the current owner of record for a parcel.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Washington County?
Assessment values are set by the county Assessor, and the county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-345-6565 to be directed to the Assessor for a specific parcel's value, or visit the Clerk and Recorder's page for county contacts.
Where can I find Washington County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the County Treasurer. Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-345-6565 for the Treasurer's contact details, or stop by the courthouse area at 150 Ash Avenue in Akron on a weekday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM to ask about a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Washington County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Clerk and Recorder. Search them in the official records search, or visit the office at 150 Ash Avenue, Akron, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk and Recorder's page has more detail.
Where can I access Washington County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-345-6565 and ask which county office maintains parcel maps for Washington County's 7,242 parcels. Maps are useful for reference but are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Washington County?
Permit and zoning questions are handled by county offices outside the recorder. Call the Clerk and Recorder at 970-345-6565 and staff can direct you to the right department. For a property inside a town such as Akron, also check with that town about its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Washington County?
The county's online tools suit one-property lookups through the official records search. For a larger list of owners, call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 970-345-6565 and ask what the county can provide for bulk requests.