Monroe County, IN Property Records
Property records in Monroe, Indiana provide key information about land and real estate, including ownership details, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax data, legal descriptions, deed references, and transfer history. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, researchers, attorneys, and businesses that need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, evaluate property values, or understand a parcel’s history.
Official Monroe property records are maintained by local government offices, including the Monroe County Assessor, Recorder, and Treasurer, depending on the type of information needed. Users can access official assessment and parcel information through the county’s Monroe property records resources, while recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages may be available through the Recorder’s Office. Always use official county sources to ensure the information is accurate, current, and legally reliable.
Monroe County, IN Property Records & Statistics
Monroe County is one of the more expensive housing markets in Indiana. The median rent of $1,084.50 is well above the state median of $819.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 43.94% of occupied homes, far higher than the Indiana share of 19.27% and the national share of 21.81%, which shows a market where renting is the norm for a large part of the population.
The median home value is $218,100, compared with $157,400 across Indiana and $173,750 nationally. The county's median property tax rate of 0.67% matches the state rate and is below the national rate of 0.74%, so the higher cost of ownership here comes from home prices rather than from the tax rate.
The median household income is $61,233, lower than the Indiana median of $65,530 and the national median of $65,108. Combined with high rents and home values, this suggests that housing consumes a larger share of income than in most of the state. The unemployment rate of 3.36% is higher than the state rate of 2.29% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, Monroe County has a rental-heavy market with costly housing, average tax rates, and incomes and employment figures that trail the state.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Monroe
Monroe County has some of the largest property record volumes in the region, spanning tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 55,161 total parcels, including 46,469 residential and 2,430 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.47% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 96,966 deeds and 68,758 mortgages, and the latest assessor update was June 16, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 55,161 |
| Residential Parcels | 46,469 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,430 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.47% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 96,966 |
| Mortgage Records | 68,758 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 39,039 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 30,411 |
How to Search Monroe County, IN Property Records
The Monroe County Recorder, at 100 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, maintains the county's land records. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 812-349-2520. Its records cover deeds, mortgages, and related documents for a county with 55,161 parcels.
The Monroe County Recorder department page describes the office's services, including recording and eRecording. To find recorded documents online, use the official records search on Doxpop. The Recorder's forms and documents page provides forms for anyone preparing a document to be recorded.
To search, have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready, enter the most complete details you have, and look through the results for the deed, mortgage, or other instrument you need. Keep the recording date and document number for follow-up requests.
For records that do not appear online, call 812-349-2520 or visit the office on weekdays.
Monroe Registrar of Deeds
The Monroe County Probate Office is located at 100 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47404 and can be reached at 812-349-2520. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through doxpop.com or the official website co.monroe.in.us.
Monroe County Recorder
Monroe County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Monroe County property records by address?
Use the official records search to look up recorded documents by address or related details. For information about the office that maintains the records, see the Monroe County Recorder page, or call 812-349-2520 if a search does not return what you expect.
How can I find property owners in Monroe County?
Owner names are recorded on deeds. Search the official records search by name or property details to find the deed for a parcel. The county has 96,966 deed records, and the Recorder at 100 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, can help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Monroe County?
Monroe County's tax records cover 55,161 parcels for the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on June 16, 2025. For a specific assessment, contact the county's assessment offices, or call the Recorder at 812-349-2520 to be directed to the correct office.
Where can I find Monroe County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax offices rather than the Recorder. Call the Monroe County Recorder at 812-349-2520, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and staff can direct you to the office that issues bills and accepts payments.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Monroe County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and other instruments through the official records search. The county has 96,966 deeds and 68,758 mortgages on file. To record a document, see the Recorder's forms and documents page.
Where can I access Monroe County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are maintained apart from the Recorder's recorded documents. Call the Monroe County Recorder at 812-349-2520 and ask which county department provides parcel maps and GIS data. Legal descriptions on recorded deeds in the official records search can help identify a parcel.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Monroe County?
Permits and zoning are handled by planning and building offices, not the Recorder. Call 812-349-2520 to be pointed to the right county office. For properties inside Bloomington or another town, also ask the municipality, since many local rules apply there.
How can I create a list of property owners in Monroe County?
Online searching is built for individual lookups, so an owner list means searching deeds by name or property one at a time. For larger requests, call the Recorder at 812-349-2520 and ask what the office can provide. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.