Lyon County, IA Property Records
Property records in Lyon, Iowa, are generally maintained at the county level by Lyon County offices. These records typically include parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, transfer history, plats, and related land documents. They are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, review tax obligations, or understand a property’s valuation and history.
Users can access official Lyon property records through Lyon County government resources, including the Assessor for valuation and parcel details, the Recorder for deeds and land records, and the Treasurer for property tax information. Start with the county’s official Lyon County property records resources to find the appropriate office or online search tool.
Lyon County, IA Property Records & Statistics
Lyon County has a median rent of $709.50, below Iowa's $739 and well under the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 16.91% of occupied homes, lower than the state figure of 19.29% and the national 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median home value is $168,100, higher than Iowa's $134,900 and close to the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.99% is lower than the state rate of 1.27%, though still above the national 0.74%. Homes are valued above the state typical level, with one of the lighter tax rates in Iowa.
The median household income is $73,861, above both the Iowa median of $67,426 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.84% is slightly under the state's 1.88% and well below the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with low rents, strong home values, a light property tax rate, above-average incomes, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lyon
Lyon County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 11,704 total parcels, including 5,222 residential and 744 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 95.43% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 17,844 deeds and 12,820 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,810 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 11,704 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,222 |
| Commercial Parcels | 744 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.43% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 17,844 |
| Mortgage Records | 12,820 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,810 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 33 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage moved from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was repaid and the lien removed from the property.
Lyon County has 13,984 assignment and release records. They include 1,206 assignment documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to July 25, 2025, and 12,718 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to July 31, 2025, along with 60 other documents.
These records help property researchers see who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were cleared. Buyers and title researchers can use them to trace a loan between lenders and confirm that old liens were released before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Lyon County, IA Property Records
Lyon County property records are kept by the Lyon County Recorder's Office, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. With assessment data, they cover the county's 11,704 parcels, including ownership, transfers, mortgages, and valuations.
Start with the Lyon County Recorder's Office website for services and record requests. The Recorder forms and links page collects the forms used when recording or requesting documents, along with related resources.
The office is at 206 S. 2nd Avenue, Rock Rapids, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 712-472-8528 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. Staff can help when a record is hard to find.
Lyon Registrar of Deeds
The Lyon County Probate Office is located at 206 S. 2nd Avenue, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246 and can be reached at 712-472-8528. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website lyoncounty.iowa.gov.
Lyon County Recorder’s Office
Lyon County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lyon County property records by address?
Contact the Lyon County Recorder's Office at 712-472-8528 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 Lyon County?
Owners are named on the deeds recorded with the county, which holds 17,844 deed records from January 3, 2006, to July 31, 2025. Visit the office at 206 S. 2nd Avenue, Rock Rapids, or call 712-472-8528 and ask staff to help identify the owner of a property.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Lyon County?
Lyon County's assessment records reflect the 2024 assessment year and cover 11,704 parcels, with a latest assessor update of August 25, 2025. For help with a specific assessment, call the Recorder's Office at 712-472-8528 for a referral to the right department.
Where can I find Lyon County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax offices rather than the Recorder. Call 712-472-8528 or visit the Lyon 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 Lyon County?
Deeds, mortgages, releases, and other instruments are kept by the Lyon County Recorder. Visit 206 S. 2nd Avenue, Rock Rapids, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or call 712-472-8528. The Recorder forms and links page covers recording paperwork.
Where can I access Lyon 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 11,704 parcels. Call 712-472-8528 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 Lyon County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and city offices, not the Recorder. Call the Lyon County Recorder's Office at 712-472-8528 for a referral. For property inside a city such as Rock Rapids, check with that city about its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lyon 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 712-472-8528 to ask what is available.