Mercer County, IL Property Records
Mercer, Illinois, property records document key information about land and real estate, including ownership history, deeds, mortgages, liens, parcel descriptions, assessed values, tax information, plats, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm legal descriptions, or research a property’s history before a transaction or legal filing.
Users can access official Mercer property records through Mercer County government offices, including the County Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents and the Supervisor of Assessments or Treasurer for assessment and tax-related information. For official resources and office guidance, visit the county’s Mercer property records information through the Mercer County, Illinois government website.
Mercer County, IL Property Records & Statistics
Mercer County has a median rent of $750, just under the Illinois median of $762 and below the national median of $840.25. Only 11.92% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, compared with 18.61% across the state and 21.81% nationally, which shows a market dominated by homeowners.
The median home value is $121,000, a little above the state median of $116,950 and well below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 2.05% is higher than the state rate of 1.8% and nearly three times the national rate of 0.74%, so property taxes weigh heavily on owners.
The median household income is $62,788, slightly under the state median of $65,699.50 and the national median of $65,108. Employment conditions are better than average, with an unemployment rate of 2.18% against 2.92% in Illinois and 2.87% nationally.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable, owner-oriented county with moderate home values, higher-than-average property taxes, incomes just below the benchmarks, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Mercer
Mercer County property records cover tax assessments, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 13,409 total parcels, including 9,026 residential and 649 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 91.68% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Valuation data is available for 5,538 properties, with the latest update on August 19, 2025, and foreclosure records include 435 notice of sale filings.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,409 |
| Residential Parcels | 9,026 |
| Commercial Parcels | 649 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.68% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | July 23, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,538 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 435 |
| Latest Notice of Sale | July 30, 2025 |
How to Search Mercer County, IL Property Records
Mercer County property records are maintained through the County Clerk & Recorder's Office in Aledo, which records deeds, mortgages, and related real estate documents. The county has 13,409 parcels, and its records can show ownership, assessment details, valuations, and foreclosure filings.
Start with the Mercer County Clerk & Recorder's Office page on the county's website, which provides the office's official information. The office is at 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, IL, 61231, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 309-582-1137.
Before contacting or visiting the office, gather the property address, the owner's name, or a parcel number. The more complete the detail, the easier it is for staff to find the right deed or mortgage. When you find a document, note its type and recording date so you can request a copy or trace the property's earlier owners.
If you are researching a recent sale, a loan, or a foreclosure notice, call the office and ask staff how to search for it.
Mercer Registrar of Deeds
The Mercer County Probate Office is located at 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, IL, 61231 and can be reached at 309-582-1137. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website mercercountyil.org.
Mercer County Clerk & Recorder's Office
Mercer County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Mercer County property records by address?
Contact the Mercer County Clerk & Recorder's Office with the full street address, and the owner's name if you have it. Staff can search the recorded documents for the property. Call 309-582-1137 or visit 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How can I find property owners in Mercer County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds and in assessment records. Ask the Mercer County Clerk & Recorder's Office to look up the most recent deed by address or owner name, or call 309-582-1137. A parcel number or a previous owner's name will speed up the search.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Mercer County?
Mercer County's tax records cover the 2024 assessment year, and valuation data is available for 5,538 properties. To check the assessment on a specific parcel, call the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 309-582-1137 and ask where assessment records for your address are kept. Have the address or parcel number ready.
Where can I find Mercer County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment history are tied to a parcel number. Call the Mercer County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 309-582-1137, or visit 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, during weekday hours, and ask which office handles the bill and payment for your property.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Mercer County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are held by the Mercer County Clerk & Recorder's Office. Call 309-582-1137 or visit the office in Aledo to request a search or a copy of a document, and bring the address, owner name, or parcel number.
Where can I access Mercer County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county has 13,409 parcels. For parcel maps or GIS layers, call the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 309-582-1137 and ask which department maintains them and how to view one. Parcel maps are a reference tool and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Mercer County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on whether a property is inside a city or town or in unincorporated Mercer County. Call the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 309-582-1137 to be directed to the right office. If the property is in Aledo or another municipality, also check with that city's hall.
How can I create a list of property owners in Mercer County?
The county's records are organized by individual property, so a list means searching across several parcels. For a larger or bulk request, contact the Mercer County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 309-582-1137 and ask what records or copies the office can provide.