Lucas County, IA Property Records
Property records in Lucas, Iowa document ownership, assessed values, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, transfers, tax information, exemptions, and land-use details for real estate within the community. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, lenders, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify property ownership, review assessment history, estimate tax obligations, or understand a parcel’s characteristics before making decisions.
Official Lucas property information is maintained at the county level. Users can access assessment and related real estate records through the Lucas County Assessor and other county offices, starting with the county’s official property records resources. For the most accurate and current information, contact the Lucas County Assessor, Auditor, or Treasurer, depending on whether you need valuation data, deed and transfer details, or property tax records.
Lucas County, IA Property Records & Statistics
Lucas County has a median rent of $735.50, just under Iowa's $739 and well below the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for only 10.08% of occupied homes, far below the state figure of 19.29% and the national 21.81%, so nearly all households own their homes.
The median home value is $113,100, lower than the state median of $134,900 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.12% is under Iowa's 1.27% but higher than the national 0.74%. Buyers find affordable homes and a tax rate that is lighter than the state typical.
The median household income of $61,534 is below both the Iowa median of $67,426 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.19% is above the state's 1.88% but below the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe an affordable, owner-dominated county with low rents and home values, a relatively light property tax rate for Iowa, incomes somewhat below average, and employment conditions between state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lucas
Lucas County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 12,602 total parcels, including 4,608 residential and 340 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.14% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 9,218 deeds and 4,853 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,504 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 12,602 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,608 |
| Commercial Parcels | 340 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.14% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 9,218 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,853 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,504 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 89 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted.
Lucas County has 6,248 assignment and release records. They include 670 assignment documents recorded from January 14, 2010, to July 22, 2025, and 5,573 release documents recorded from January 4, 2010, to July 30, 2025, along with 5 other documents.
For property research, these records show who holds a loan and whether earlier mortgages were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a mortgage between lenders and confirm that old liens were released before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Lucas County, IA Property Records
Lucas County property records are kept by the Lucas County Recorder's Office, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. With assessment data, they cover the county's 12,602 parcels, including ownership, transfers, mortgages, and valuations.
Start with the Lucas County Recorder's Office website, the county's official page for recorder services and record requests. It is the best place to learn how to search for or request deeds, mortgages, and related documents.
The office is at 916 Braden Ave, Chariton, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 641-774-2413 for help finding a record or ordering copies.
Before contacting the office, gather the owner's name, the property address, or a legal description. Share what you have, narrow the request by date if possible, and review the matching deed or mortgage for the parties and recording details. Recorded documents in the county date from January 3, 2011, so older history may require extra research. Staff can help if a record is hard to find.
Lucas Registrar of Deeds
The Lucas County Probate Office is located at 916 Braden Ave, Chariton, IA, 50049 and can be reached at 641-774-2413. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website lucascounty.iowa.gov.
Lucas County Recorder’s Office
Lucas County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lucas County property records by address?
Contact the Lucas County Recorder's Office at 641-774-2413 with the property address, and staff can help locate recorded deeds and mortgages. Having the owner's name or a legal description ready helps if the address alone does not return a match.
How can I find property owners in Lucas County?
Owners are named on the deeds recorded with the county, which holds 9,218 deed records from January 3, 2011, to July 31, 2025. Visit the office at 916 Braden Ave, Chariton, or call 641-774-2413 and ask staff to help identify the owner of a property.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Lucas County?
Lucas County's assessment records reflect the 2024 assessment year and cover 12,602 parcels, with a latest assessor update of September 1, 2025. For help with a specific assessment, call the Recorder's Office at 641-774-2413 for a referral to the right department.
Where can I find Lucas County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax offices rather than the Recorder. Call 641-774-2413 or visit the Lucas County Recorder page, and staff can direct you to the department that issues current bills and holds payment records.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Lucas County?
Deeds, mortgages, releases, and other instruments are kept by the Lucas County Recorder. Visit 916 Braden Ave, Chariton, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or call 641-774-2413. The Recorder's Office website has more on services and requests.
Where can I access Lucas County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are provided outside the Recorder's Office, but staff can point you to the right department for the county's 12,602 parcels. Call 641-774-2413 or start at the Recorder's Office page. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Lucas County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and city offices, not the Recorder. Call the Lucas County Recorder's Office at 641-774-2413 for a referral. For property inside a city such as Chariton, check with that city about its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lucas County?
The county's records are organized for property-by-property lookups. To compile a list, ask the Recorder's Office to help search deeds by date range and note the owners named. For bulk or larger requests, call 641-774-2413 to ask what is available.