Lewis County, ID Property Records
Property records in Lewis, Idaho provide official information about land and real estate ownership within the county. These records may include parcel details, owner names, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, deeds, liens, plats, and transfer history. They are useful for confirming ownership, researching property boundaries, reviewing tax obligations, supporting real estate transactions, and conducting title or historical property research.
Official Lewis property records are maintained by Lewis County government offices, including the Assessor for valuation and parcel information, the Treasurer for tax records, and the Clerk/Recorder for recorded documents such as deeds and plats. Users can access official information through the county offices or online through the county’s government website, including the Lewis County Assessor’s property records resources.
Lewis County, ID Property Records & Statistics
Lewis County has a median rent of $763, below the Idaho median of $841.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 18.7% of occupied homes, lower than the state share of 21.77% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median home value is $181,400, well below the state median of $245,725 and only slightly above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.66% is higher than Idaho's 0.52% but below the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay more relative to value than the typical Idaho homeowner.
Median household income is $57,750, lower than both the state figure of $63,832 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 1.86%, below the state rate of 2.22% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable rural housing market with low rents and home values, a tax rate above the state average, and incomes below both benchmarks. Employment conditions are favorable, with unemployment lower than the state and the nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lewis
Lewis County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 5,225 total parcels, including 1,714 residential and 200 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 86.93% of the population. Recorded documents include 5,892 deeds and 2,438 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 1,301 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 5,225 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,714 |
| Commercial Parcels | 200 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 86.93% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 5,892 |
| Mortgage Records | 2,438 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,301 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 2 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow 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 removed from the property.
Lewis County has 4,024 assignment and release records. They include 313 assignment documents recorded from February 17, 2005, through July 31, 2025, and 3,702 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through July 28, 2025, along with 9 other documents.
These records help buyers, owners, and title researchers confirm that earlier loans were paid off, follow a mortgage through its lenders, and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date range also lets researchers focus on a specific period in a property's history.
How to Search Lewis County, ID Property Records
Lewis County property records are made up of tax assessment data, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 5,225 parcels, with tax records covering the 2024 assessment year and the latest assessor update on February 12, 2025.
Recorded documents date from January 3, 2006, with 5,892 deed records and 2,438 mortgage records through July 31, 2025. Searching by owner name, property address, or parcel number is the most effective approach, and a recording date or document type narrows the results further.
To begin, collect the details you have about the property. Contact the Lewis County Clerk's office, which handles recorded land documents for the county, and ask how to view or request deeds and mortgages. The assessor's office can provide parcel, ownership, and assessed value information.
If you are researching ownership history, look at deeds first, then check mortgages, assignments, and releases to see whether any liens remain. For foreclosure activity, the county has 2 Notice of Trustee Sale records, the latest dated December 13, 2024.
Lewis County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lewis County property records by address?
Contact the Lewis County Clerk's office with the property address and ask how to look up the parcel and its recorded documents. County records cover 5,225 parcels, so the office can usually match an address to a parcel number, which makes later searches easier.
How can I find property owners in Lewis County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds, and the county holds 5,892 deed records dating from January 3, 2006. Ask the Lewis County Clerk's office to search by address or parcel number, or to explain how to review the deed that transferred ownership.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Lewis County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor, and county records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated February 12, 2025. Ask the assessor's office for the value on a specific parcel, and have the parcel number or address ready to speed up the lookup.
Where can I find Lewis County property tax bills and payment records?
Ask the Lewis County Clerk's office which office issues and collects property tax statements. Staff can explain how to obtain a copy of a bill, confirm that a payment posted, and how to pay. Have your parcel number or property address available.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Lewis County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are kept by the county recorder. Contact the Lewis County Clerk's office to view or request copies. Recorded documents in county data begin on January 3, 2006, so earlier records may need to be requested directly.
Where can I access Lewis County parcel maps and GIS information?
Ask the Lewis County Clerk's office or assessor's office whether parcel maps can be viewed or copied. Parcel maps help show boundaries and locations across the county's 5,225 parcels, but they are a reference tool and not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Lewis County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county planning and building staff, or by the city if the property is inside city limits. Ask the Lewis County Clerk's office for the right contact, and describe your project so staff can direct you correctly.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lewis County?
County records are organized for individual property lookups, so a list is built by searching parcels or deeds one at a time. For a larger or bulk request, ask the Lewis County Clerk's office what information can be provided and whether fees apply.