Custer County, ID Property Records
Property records in Custer, Idaho provide official information about land and real estate within Custer County. These records may include parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax details, land classifications, exemptions, maps, and recorded documents such as deeds or transfers. They are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, attorneys, and businesses that need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, evaluate property history, or understand parcel boundaries.
Users can access official Custer property information through county offices such as the Assessor, Treasurer, and Recorder/Clerk, depending on the type of record needed. For assessment and parcel-related information, visit the Custer County government’s official property records page or contact the appropriate county office for guidance on searches, copies, fees, and record availability.
Custer County, ID Property Records & Statistics
Custer County has a median rent of $663, well below the Idaho median of $841.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up only 14.24% of occupied homes, much lower than the state share of 21.77% and the national share of 21.81%, so this is overwhelmingly a county of homeowners.
The median home value is $301,500, higher than the state median of $245,725 and far above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.23% is less than half of Idaho's 0.52% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the yearly cost of owning a home low.
Median household income is $67,553, above both the state figure of $63,832 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is just 1.08%, well under the state rate of 2.22% and the national rate of 2.87%.
In short, the figures describe a rural county with low rents, high homeownership, very low property taxes, strong incomes relative to the benchmarks, and minimal unemployment, even though home values are above the state level.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Custer
Custer County property records include tax assessments, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 6,959 total parcels, including 4,628 residential and 326 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 92.73% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Valuation data is available for 2,433 properties, with the latest valuation update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 6,959 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,628 |
| Commercial Parcels | 326 |
| Other Parcels | 2,005 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.73% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | March 7, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,433 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 13 |
How to Search Custer County, ID Property Records
Custer County property records are handled through the County Clerk's office in Challis. The county has 6,959 parcels, and tax records cover the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on March 7, 2025.
The Custer County Clerk's Office page is the official starting point for county records and services. Use it to learn how to request recorded documents and to find contact information for related offices.
The office is located at 801 E. Main Avenue, Challis, ID, 83226, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 208-879-2360 to ask about searching for deeds, mortgages, or assessment information.
Before you search or call, collect the owner name, property address, or parcel number. Staff can use these details, along with an approximate date for any transaction, to locate the record you need.
Custer Registrar of Deeds
The Custer County Probate Office is located at 801 E. Main Avenue, Challis, ID, 83226 and can be reached at 208-879-2360. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website custercountyidaho.org.
Custer County Clerk's Office
Custer County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Custer County property records by address?
Call the Custer County Clerk's Office at 208-879-2360 with the property address, and staff can help find the parcel and its records. You can also start from the Custer County Clerk's Office page or visit 801 E. Main Avenue, Challis.
How can I find property owners in Custer County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds and in assessment records. Contact the Clerk's Office at 208-879-2360 with the address or parcel number, or visit Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and ask staff to help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Custer County?
The county's latest assessment year is 2024. Call the Custer County Clerk's Office at 208-879-2360 and ask to be connected with the assessor's staff, who can tell you a parcel's assessed value. Have the parcel number or property address ready.
Where can I find Custer County property tax bills and payment records?
Call 208-879-2360 and ask which office issues and collects property tax in Custer County. Staff can explain how to get a copy of a bill, confirm a payment, and the accepted ways to pay. Keep your parcel number or address ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Custer County?
Call or visit the Custer County Clerk's Office at 801 E. Main Avenue, Challis, to ask about recorded deeds, mortgages, and related documents. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 208-879-2360. The office page has more information.
Where can I access Custer County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call 208-879-2360 and ask the Clerk's Office for the mapping contact. Staff can explain whether parcel maps can be viewed or copied. Parcel maps are for reference only and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Custer County?
Permits and zoning are handled by planning and building staff rather than the Clerk. Call the Clerk's Office at 208-879-2360 for the right department's contact details. For property inside Challis or Mackay, ask the city about its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Custer County?
County records are designed for property-by-property lookups, so a list means searching parcels or deeds one at a time. For a larger request, call the Clerk's Office at 208-879-2360 and ask what information can be provided and whether fees apply.