Marion County, IN Property Records
Marion, Indiana, property records document key information about real estate within the city, including ownership history, parcel numbers, assessed values, legal descriptions, property boundaries, transfers, and tax-related details. These records are useful for homebuyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review valuation information, check tax obligations, or understand a property’s history.
Because Marion is located in Grant County, official property records are maintained through county offices such as the Assessor, Auditor, Recorder, and Treasurer. Users can begin their search through the Grant County government’s official property records resources, where they can find assessment information and guidance on accessing related land and tax records.
Marion County, IN Property Records & Statistics
Marion County has a median rent of $1,074, well above Indiana's $819.50 and the national figure of $840.25. The county is largely a renter market: renter-occupied housing makes up 47.42% of occupied homes, compared with 19.27% in the state and 21.81% nationally.
The median home value is $184,000, higher than the state median of $157,400 and the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 0.93% is also above Indiana's 0.67% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners face both higher values and a heavier tax rate.
The median household income is $59,294.50, below the state's $65,530 and the national $65,108, which means housing costs take a larger bite of typical budgets. The unemployment rate of 3.42% is higher than Indiana's 2.29% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe an urban county with high rents, above-average home values and taxes, incomes below the state and national levels, and an unusually large renter population.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Marion
Marion County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 344,568 total parcels, including 317,955 residential and 15,967 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 95.8% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 870,858 deeds and 504,789 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 283,872 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 344,568 |
| Residential Parcels | 317,955 |
| Commercial Parcels | 15,967 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.8% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 870,858 |
| Mortgage Records | 504,789 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 283,872 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 152,693 |
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 holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Marion County has 765,315 assignment and release records. They include 148,163 assignment documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025, and 615,653 release documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025, plus 1,499 other documents.
These records show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to follow a loan across lenders, confirm that a prior mortgage was released, and spot liens that may remain open before a sale or refinance. The Recorder's page on searching recorded documents explains how to look them up.
How to Search Marion County, IN Property Records
Marion County property records are kept by several offices, and the Recorder holds deeds, mortgages, and related documents. The records connect to the county's 344,568 parcels and include ownership, valuation, and foreclosure information, with recorded deeds dating from January 2, 2001.
The Marion County Recorder's Office page describes the office's services. The office is at 200 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. To look up documents, use the search recorded documents and request copies page, and to file electronically see the electronic recording page.
Before searching, have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the record that matches the property. Deeds show how ownership changed, and mortgage and release documents show the lending history.
If a record does not appear online, call the Recorder at 317-327-4020.
Marion Registrar of Deeds
The Marion County Probate Office is located at 200 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 and can be reached at 317-327-4020. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through indy.gov or the official website indy.gov.
Marion County Recorder
Marion County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Marion County property records by address?
Use the search recorded documents page and enter the address or owner name. If nothing returns, try a shorter street name. The Marion County Recorder's Office at 317-327-4020 can also help.
How can I find property owners in Marion County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds. The recorded documents search lets you look up a deed by owner name or property details. Deed records in the county run from January 2, 2001, to August 8, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Marion County?
Assessed values are set by the county assessor, and the county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 344,568 parcels. The Recorder does not set values, but staff at 317-327-4020 can direct you to the office that handles assessments.
Where can I find Marion County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by the county's tax offices rather than the Recorder, and the records reflect tax year 2024. Call the Marion County Recorder at 317-327-4020 for directions to the correct office, and have the parcel number or address ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Marion County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Marion County Recorder's Office, 200 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis. Search them through the recorded documents page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Marion County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps show boundaries for the county's 344,568 parcels. Call the Marion County Recorder at 317-327-4020 and ask which office publishes the current GIS tools. Maps are a reference and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Marion County?
Permits and zoning are handled by planning and building offices rather than the Recorder. Call 317-327-4020 and ask which department covers your property. Properties inside Indianapolis or another town may follow that municipality's own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Marion County?
County tools are built for individual lookups. For a larger list, contact the Marion County Recorder at 317-327-4020 and ask what bulk records are available. Recorded deeds can show owners of specific parcels, one property at a time. The county also accepts electronic recording.