Ida County, IA Property Records
Property records in Ida, Iowa document important information about real estate, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax history, deeds, transfers, liens, easements, and plats. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and attorneys who need to verify ownership, review valuation details, confirm tax status, or understand a property’s history.
Official Ida property records are maintained through Ida County offices, including the Assessor for parcel and valuation information, the Recorder for deeds and recorded documents, and the Treasurer for property tax records. Users can access official information online or contact the appropriate county office through the county’s government website. Start with the Ida County Assessor’s page for official property records and guidance on related real estate resources.
Ida County, IA Property Records & Statistics
Ida County has a median rent of $622, well below the Iowa median of $739 and the national $840.25. Renters occupy 24.69% of homes, more than the state's 19.29% and the national 21.81%, so rentals play a larger role here than in much of Iowa.
The median home value is $94,400, considerably lower than Iowa's $134,900 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.1%, below the state's 1.27%, though above the national 0.74%, which keeps annual tax bills modest on low-priced homes.
Median household income is $66,964, a little under Iowa's $67,426 and above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.24% is lower than both the state's 1.88% and the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe an inexpensive market with low home values, low rents, and a lighter tax rate than the state. Incomes are near the Iowa median and unemployment is low, while the sizable rental share points to a more active rental market than most nearby comparisons.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Ida
Ida County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 11,873 total parcels, including 3,498 residential and 515 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 97.4% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 9,543 deeds and 4,846 mortgages, and valuation data covers 2,358 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 11,873 |
| Residential Parcels | 3,498 |
| Commercial Parcels | 515 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97.4% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 9,543 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,846 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,358 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 6 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a transfer of the loan to a different lender or holder, while a release shows the debt was satisfied and the lien removed.
Ida County has 5,748 assignment and release records, including 404 assignment documents, 5,316 release documents, and 28 other documents. Assignments were recorded from September 1, 2005, to August 5, 2025, and releases from August 26, 2005, to August 19, 2025.
Researchers can use these records to learn who holds a mortgage, follow a loan across lenders, and confirm earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title professionals benefit from checking them before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Ida County, IA Property Records
Ida County deeds, mortgages, and related documents are recorded by the Ida County Recorder's Office in Ida Grove. The county's records cover 11,873 parcels, deed filings from January 5, 2006, to August 22, 2025, mortgage filings from January 6, 2006, valuation data for 2,358 properties, and foreclosure filings from August 30, 2016.
Start with the Ida County Recorder's Office page, the county's official source for office information and recording details. The same page links forms through the Ida County Recorder forms tab.
The office is at 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 712-364-2220.
Before searching, have a property address, owner name, or parcel number handy. Use the most complete details you have, review the matching records, and compare names and recording dates to confirm the correct property. If a record isn't easy to find, call the office.
Ida Registrar of Deeds
The Ida County Probate Office is located at 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, IA, 51445 and can be reached at 712-364-2220. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website idacounty.iowa.gov.
Ida County County Recorder’s Office
Ida County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Ida County property records by address?
Start with the Ida County Recorder's Office page for recorded deed and mortgage records. If an address does not identify the parcel, call 712-364-2220 and ask staff to help match it to an owner name or parcel number. The office is at 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove.
How can I find property owners in Ida County?
Owners of record appear on deeds recorded with the Ida County Recorder's Office. The county has 9,543 deed records from January 5, 2006, to August 22, 2025. Call 712-364-2220 to ask how to search by owner name or request a copy.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Ida County?
Ida County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated by the assessor on September 1, 2025. The county assessor sets values, so contact that office for a particular parcel. The Recorder's Office at 712-364-2220 can direct you.
Where can I find Ida County property tax bills and payment records?
Iowa county treasurers bill and collect property taxes. For Ida County bills or payment history, contact the treasurer at the courthouse in Ida Grove. The Recorder's Office at 712-364-2220 can share the right number. Tax records cover tax year 2024.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Ida County?
The Ida County Recorder's Office records deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Visit 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or call 712-364-2220. Forms are on the recorder forms tab.
Where can I access Ida County parcel maps and GIS information?
Ida County has 11,873 parcels. Parcel maps and GIS layers are generally kept by county assessment or mapping offices, not the Recorder. Call 712-364-2220 to find which department hosts them. Maps are for reference only and are not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Ida County?
Permits and zoning are not handled by the Recorder's Office. For Ida County, call 712-364-2220 and ask for the right county contact, and check with city hall for properties inside Ida Grove or another city, where local rules may apply.
How can I create a list of property owners in Ida County?
Owner lookups work property by property through recorded deeds from the Ida County Recorder's Office. To request a larger owner list, call 712-364-2220 and ask about copy or bulk services and any fees.