Edwards County, IL Property Records
Property records in Edwards, Illinois document key details about real estate within the community, including ownership history, parcel identification, assessed values, legal descriptions, property tax information, transfers, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, estimate property value, or understand a parcel’s history before a sale or investment.
Because Edwards is located in Peoria County, official property records are maintained through Peoria County government offices, including the Supervisor of Assessments, Treasurer, and Recorder functions. Users can access current parcel and assessment information through the county’s online resources for official property records, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and detailed recorded documents.
Edwards County, IL Property Records & Statistics
Edwards County offers low housing costs but a softer labor market. The median rent is $700, below the Illinois median of $762 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 19.85% of occupied homes, a little above the state's 18.61% and below the national 21.81%.
The median home value is $88,200, well below the state median of $116,950 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.37% is under the Illinois rate of 1.8% but nearly double the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay less than elsewhere in the state while still facing a higher rate than the national norm.
The median household income is $63,295, slightly below the state figure of $65,699.50 and just below the national $65,108. Employment is the weakest spot in the data: the unemployment rate of 4.56% is well above the 2.92% statewide and the 2.87% nationally.
In short, Edwards County combines inexpensive homes and rents with near-average incomes and moderate property taxes, while a higher unemployment rate points to a more limited local job market than the state and nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Edwards
Edwards County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 7,588 total parcels, including 2,669 residential and 295 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 84.44% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 7,641 deeds and 4,958 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 2,182 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 7,588 |
| Residential Parcels | 2,669 |
| Commercial Parcels | 295 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 84.44% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 7,641 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,958 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,182 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 40 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release documents that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Edwards County has 3,352 assignment and release records on file. They include 222 assignment documents and 3,124 release documents, plus 6 other documents, recorded from March 5, 2007, through August 19, 2025. The Edwards County official records portal is the place to search for them.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers see who holds a mortgage, trace a loan across lenders, and confirm that earlier loans were paid off. Checking them before a sale or refinance can reveal liens that remain open on a property.
How to Search Edwards County, IL Property Records
Edwards County's recorded real estate documents are handled by the County Clerk and Recorder at 50 East Main Street in Albion. The office holds deeds, mortgages, and related instruments for a county with 7,588 parcels, so most searches can be narrowed quickly once you know a name or date.
The Edwards County Clerk and Recorder page gives an overview of the office and how to contact it. To search recorded documents online, use the Edwards County official records portal, which requires you to sign in to its portal before searching.
Before you start, gather the owner's name, the property address, or a prior document number. Enter the most specific detail you have, review the results, and open the document that matches the property. Recorded deeds date back to January 2006. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 618-445-2115.
Edwards Registrar of Deeds
The Edwards County Probate Office is located at 50 East Main Street, Albion, IL, 62806 and can be reached at 618-445-2115. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through cotthosting.com or the official website iaccr.net.
Edwards County County Clerk and Recorder
Edwards County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Edwards County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searchable through the Edwards County official records portal. The portal usually works by name and document details, so have the owner's name ready. If you only have an address, call the County Clerk and Recorder at 618-445-2115 and staff can help you locate the right record.
How can I find property owners in Edwards County?
Deeds identify the parties to each property transfer. Search them in the official records portal, where deed records begin in January 2006, or visit the Clerk and Recorder at 50 East Main Street, Albion, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Edwards County?
Edwards County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 7,588 parcels, with the latest assessor update on August 6, 2025. For a particular property's assessed value, call the Clerk and Recorder at 618-445-2115 and ask which office keeps the assessment. The office page has contact information.
Where can I find Edwards County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax billing is separate from recorded documents. Call the Edwards County Clerk and Recorder at 618-445-2115 and ask to be pointed to the office that issues and collects tax bills. Provide the parcel number or address to speed things up. General office details are on the Clerk and Recorder page.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Edwards County?
The Clerk and Recorder keeps deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other recorded instruments. Search them through the official records portal, or visit 50 East Main Street in Albion. The county holds 7,641 deed records and 3,352 assignment and release records.
Where can I access Edwards County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are not part of the recorder's online portal. Call the Edwards County Clerk and Recorder at 618-445-2115 and ask which office supplies current parcel maps for the county's 7,588 parcels. Plats and legal descriptions in recorded documents, available through the records portal, can also help identify boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Edwards County?
Permits and zoning are typically managed by the local government covering the property, such as a city, village, or the county itself. Call the Clerk and Recorder at 618-445-2115 for a referral to the right contact. The Edwards County office page provides general office information.
How can I create a list of property owners in Edwards County?
The records portal is built for individual name and document searches, and searching deeds by date range can help you compile recent transfers. For bulk or large-scale requests, call the County Clerk and Recorder at 618-445-2115 to ask what the office can provide.