Randolph County, IL Property Records
Property records in Randolph, Illinois are maintained at the county level and document key details about real estate, including parcel numbers, ownership information, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax history, exemptions, and, in some cases, sales or transfer data. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and real estate professionals who need to verify ownership, estimate tax obligations, review valuation information, or understand a parcel’s history.
Users can access official Randolph property records through Randolph County offices such as the Supervisor of Assessments, Treasurer, and County Clerk/Recorder, depending on the type of information needed. Online resources and office contact details are available through the county’s official property records page, where users can begin locating assessment and parcel information or learn how to request recorded documents and tax records.
Randolph County, IL Property Records & Statistics
Randolph County has a median rent of $750, slightly below the Illinois median of $762 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up only 15.23% of occupied homes, well below the state figure of 18.61% and the national figure of 21.81%, so the county is strongly oriented toward homeownership.
The median home value is $127,500, above the Illinois median of $116,950 and below the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 1.43% is lower than the state rate of 1.8%, but still nearly double the national rate of 0.74%. Owners here see moderate prices together with a property tax rate that is lighter than the state average.
The median household income is $62,083, lower than the state median of $65,699.50 and the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.54% is higher than the state rate of 2.92% and the national rate of 2.87%, so the job market is a little softer than average.
Taken together, Randolph County has mid-range housing costs, a high share of owner-occupied homes, a below-state property tax rate, and incomes and employment that trail the state and nation slightly.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Randolph
Randolph County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, assignments and releases, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 25,494 total parcels, including 12,224 residential and 1,173 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 90.71% of the population for the 2023 assessment year. Recorded documents include 35,875 deeds and 22,302 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 9,589 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 25,494 |
| Residential Parcels | 12,224 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,173 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.71% |
| Assessment Year | 2023 |
| Deed Records | 35,875 |
| Mortgage Records | 22,302 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,589 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 1,901 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it has been recorded. An assignment shows that the loan was transferred to another lender or loan holder, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Randolph County has 31,507 assignment and release records available. They include 3,099 assignment documents and 28,399 release documents, along with 9 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 28, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025.
Buyers, owners and researchers can use them to confirm that past mortgages on a property were released, to see how a loan moved between lenders, and to identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Randolph County, IL Property Records
Randolph County's recorded property documents are kept by the Randolph County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 1 Taylor Street in Chester. The office holds deeds and mortgages recorded from January 3, 2006 through August 25, 2025, and its records support research on the county's 25,494 parcels.
The Randolph County Clerk & Recorder website is the official starting point. It provides information about the office and its services, including how to obtain recorded documents.
To search, gather the property address, the owner's name or the parcel number. Use them to look for the matching deed or mortgage, and note the recording dates and the parties named. The records can show who owns a property, what loans were recorded against it and whether earlier mortgages were released. Assignment and release documents recorded since 2005 provide further detail on a property's loan history.
If you can't find what you need, call the office at 618-826-5000 or visit Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Randolph Registrar of Deeds
The Randolph County Probate Office is located at 1 Taylor Street, Chester, IL, 62233 and can be reached at 618-826-5000. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website randolphcountyclerk.com.
Randolph County Clerk & Recorder's Office
Randolph County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Randolph County property records by address?
Start at the Randolph County Clerk & Recorder website, the county's official source for recorded documents. Have the full street address ready, and if you need help connecting it to a record, call the office at 618-826-5000.
How can I find property owners in Randolph County?
Owners of record appear on recorded deeds. Randolph County has 35,875 deed records recorded from January 3, 2006 to August 25, 2025. Use the Clerk & Recorder website or call 618-826-5000 to ask staff for help finding the deed for a property.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Randolph County?
Randolph County's tax records reflect the 2023 assessment year, with the last assessor update on October 21, 2024. To find the assessed value of a particular parcel, call the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 618-826-5000 and ask which county office maintains assessment information.
Where can I find Randolph County property tax bills and payment records?
The county's tax data covers the 2023 tax year. For a tax bill or payment history, call the Randolph County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 618-826-5000 to be directed to the right office, or visit 1 Taylor Street, Chester, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Randolph County?
The Clerk & Recorder's Office keeps deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. Start with the Clerk & Recorder website. The county has 35,875 deeds and 22,302 mortgages, and the Chester office can assist in person on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Randolph County parcel maps and GIS information?
Randolph County has 25,494 parcels. For parcel maps or GIS information, call the Clerk & Recorder's Office at 618-826-5000 and ask which office maintains them. The office website is a good first stop. Parcel maps are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Randolph County?
Permits and zoning are not part of the recorder's land records. Call the Randolph County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 618-826-5000 and ask which office handles building permits for your property. If it is inside a city or village, the municipality may have its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Randolph County?
Individual owners are shown on deeds, available through the Clerk & Recorder's Office. For a larger list or bulk records, call 618-826-5000 and ask what the office can provide, along with any fees or request forms.