Peoria County, IL Property Records
Property records in Peoria, Illinois document key details about real estate within the city and surrounding Peoria County. These records may include parcel ownership, assessed value, property tax history, legal descriptions, sales information, exemptions, plats, deeds, mortgages, and liens. They are useful for homebuyers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing tax obligations, or evaluating a property’s history.
Official Peoria property records are maintained primarily by Peoria County offices, including the Supervisor of Assessments, Treasurer, and Recorder of Deeds, depending on the type of information needed. Users can access parcel and tax information through the county’s official Peoria County property records search or contact the appropriate county office for recorded documents and certified copies.
Peoria County, IL Property Records & Statistics
Peoria County has a median rent of $890.50, higher than the Illinois median of $762 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 19.27% of occupied homes, a little above the state figure of 18.61% and below the national figure of 21.81%, so owner-occupants are still the large majority.
The median home value is $153,600, which is above the Illinois median of $116,950 but under the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 2.21% is higher than the state rate of 1.8% and about three times the national rate of 0.74%, so ownership costs are notable even though home prices are below the national level.
The median household income is $72,385.50, ahead of $65,699.50 in Illinois and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate is 3.25%, which is higher than the state rate of 2.92% and the national rate of 2.87%, a sign that the job market is somewhat tighter than elsewhere despite the stronger incomes.
Overall, Peoria County combines above-average incomes with moderate home values, high property taxes, higher rents than the state and nation, and slightly elevated unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Peoria
Peoria County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, assignments and releases, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 88,589 total parcels, including 72,659 residential and 5,144 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 91.27% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 223,527 deeds and 205,579 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 64,454 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 88,589 |
| Residential Parcels | 72,659 |
| Commercial Parcels | 5,144 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.27% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 223,527 |
| Mortgage Records | 205,579 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 64,454 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 12,619 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage moved from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the mortgage was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Peoria County has 74,531 assignment and release records available. They include 8,871 assignment documents and 65,643 release documents, plus 17 other documents, recorded from January 29, 2018, through September 2, 2025.
These records are useful when you want to confirm that earlier loans on a property were released, trace a mortgage as it passed between lenders, or spot a loan that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date range also lets you focus on activity in a particular period.
How to Search Peoria County, IL Property Records
Peoria County's land records are handled by Peoria County Land Records at 324 Main Street in Peoria. The office holds recorded deeds and mortgages from January 2, 1997 through August 29, 2025, as well as assignments and releases, and it supports records for the county's 88,589 parcels.
The Peoria County Land Records page is the main starting point for office information and services. To look up recorded documents yourself, use the Peoria County official records search, where you can search for deeds, mortgages and related filings. If you need to submit documents, the Peoria County e-Recording page explains the electronic option.
Before you search, collect the property address, the owner's name or the parcel number. Run the search with the most complete details you have, review the results and open the document that matches your property. The documents can show ownership transfers, recorded loans and releases. For help, call the office at 309-672-6059 or visit Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Peoria Registrar of Deeds
The Peoria County Probate Office is located at 324 Main Street, Peoria, IL, 61602 and can be reached at 309-672-6059. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through recorder.peoriacounty.gov or the official website peoriacounty.gov.
Peoria County Land Records
Peoria County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Peoria County property records by address?
Use the Peoria County official records search to look up recorded documents tied to a property. Try the street address along with the owner's name if you have it. If results are unclear, call Peoria County Land Records at 309-672-6059 for help finding the right record.
How can I find property owners in Peoria County?
Owners of record appear on recorded deeds. Search the official records search by name or property details, and read the deed to see the grantee. The county holds 223,527 deed records from January 2, 1997 onward, so most recent transfers should be searchable.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Peoria County?
Peoria County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on August 20, 2025. For a particular parcel's assessed value, call Peoria County Land Records at 309-672-6059 and ask where assessment details are kept. The Land Records page has office information.
Where can I find Peoria County property tax bills and payment records?
The county's data covers the 2024 tax year. For a tax bill or payment history on a specific parcel, call Peoria County Land Records at 309-672-6059 for direction to the office that handles collections, or visit 324 Main Street in Peoria on weekdays between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Peoria County?
Search deeds, mortgages and other filings through the Peoria County official records search. Records include 223,527 deeds and 205,579 mortgages recorded from January 2, 1997 to August 29, 2025. The Land Records office can also assist in person at 324 Main Street.
Where can I access Peoria County parcel maps and GIS information?
Peoria County has 88,589 parcels. For parcel maps and GIS layers, call Peoria County Land Records at 309-672-6059 and ask which office maintains them. The Land Records page is a good starting point. Maps are a reference tool and are not a substitute for a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Peoria County?
Permits and zoning are not part of the land records. Call Peoria County Land Records at 309-672-6059 and ask which department covers permits for your property. Properties inside a city, such as Peoria, may follow that municipality's own permit and zoning requirements, so check with city offices as well.
How can I create a list of property owners in Peoria County?
The official records search works for individual lookups and shows owners of record through deeds. For a larger list, or bulk records, call Peoria County Land Records at 309-672-6059 and ask what data the office can supply and what its process is.