Marion County, IA Property Records
Property records in Marion, Iowa provide essential information about real estate within the city, including ownership details, assessed values, parcel boundaries, property classifications, tax information, sales history, and legal descriptions. These records are useful for homebuyers, sellers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, estimate property taxes, or review local assessment data.
Because Marion is located in Linn County, official property records are maintained primarily by county offices such as the Linn County Assessor and Linn County Recorder. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the county’s online resources or contact the appropriate office for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. To begin an official search, visit the Linn County government’s page for official property records.
Marion County, IA Property Records & Statistics
Marion County has a median rent of $786.50, above the Iowa median of $739 but below the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 14.26% of occupied homes, under the state figure of 19.29% and the national figure of 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median home value is $149,700, higher than Iowa's $134,900 but below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.4% exceeds the state rate of 1.27% and is nearly twice the national rate of 0.74%, which raises the annual cost of ownership even at moderate home values.
The median household income of $68,787 is slightly above Iowa's $67,426 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.99% is a little higher than the state's 1.88% but well under the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with mid-range home values between the state and national levels, somewhat higher taxes, incomes just above average, a small rental market, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Marion
Marion County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 26,346 total parcels, including 14,383 residential and 1,401 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.46% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The Recorder holds 27,153 deeds and 29,019 mortgages, and valuation data covers 11,351 properties, last updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 26,346 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,383 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,401 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.46% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 27,153 |
| Mortgage Records | 29,019 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,351 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 1,360 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records document what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan being transferred between lenders or servicers, and a release shows the debt was paid and the lien cleared.
Marion County has 37,090 assignment and release records, including 4,235 assignment documents, 32,836 release documents, and 19 other documents. Assignments were recorded from September 11, 2009, through July 31, 2025, and releases from March 22, 2001, through August 19, 2025.
These records help property researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan through different holders, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The long release history is especially helpful for older properties.
How to Search Marion County, IA Property Records
Marion County's recorded documents are kept by the Recorder's Office in Knoxville, while assessment, valuation, and foreclosure data cover the county's 26,346 parcels. Records include deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and related filings.
Start with the Marion County real estate documents and recording fees page, the official records resource listed for the county, which explains document types and costs. The Marion County Recorder's Office site has general office information, and the Marion County Recorder forms page lists available forms.
The office is at 214 E Main Street, Knoxville, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 641-828-2211.
Have a property address, owner name, or approximate recording date ready, review the matching documents, and contact the office if a record does not appear.
Marion Registrar of Deeds
The Marion County Probate Office is located at 214 E Main Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138 and can be reached at 641-828-2211. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through marioncountyiowa.gov or the official website marioncountyiowa.gov.
Marion County Recorder’s Office
Marion County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Marion County property records by address?
Contact the Marion County Recorder's Office at 641-828-2211 with the property address, or visit 214 E Main Street, Knoxville, on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Recorded documents usually include an address or legal description, and staff can help match them to the right parcel among the county's 26,346 parcels.
How can I find property owners in Marion County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds held by the Marion County Recorder's Office. Review the Marion County real estate documents and recording fees page to learn what documents are available, then provide a name or address to staff at 641-828-2211. The county has 27,153 deed records from January 3, 2006, through July 31, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Marion County?
Marion County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, and valuation data covers 11,351 properties. To confirm a parcel's assessed value, call the Recorder's Office at 641-828-2211 and ask which office handles assessments in the county. Recorded deeds can also show recent transfers.
Where can I find Marion County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment records are handled by the county's tax collection office, not the Recorder. Call the Marion County Recorder's Office at 641-828-2211 and staff can direct you to the right office. Keep the parcel number or property address ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Marion County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded at the Marion County Recorder's Office, 214 E Main Street in Knoxville. See the Marion County real estate documents and recording fees page for recording information and the Marion County Recorder forms page for forms. The county has 27,153 deed records and 29,019 mortgage records.
Where can I access Marion County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information for Marion County's 26,346 parcels are maintained by county mapping offices. Call the Recorder's Office at 641-828-2211 and ask where the current parcel map is hosted. Maps are for reference only, not a legal survey of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Marion County?
Zoning and building permit rules depend on whether the property is in unincorporated Marion County or inside a city such as Knoxville. Call the Recorder's Office at 641-828-2211 for direction to the correct office, or check with the local city hall.
How can I create a list of property owners in Marion County?
The county's records are searched property by property. To build a list of owners, review recorded deeds at the Marion County Recorder's Office and note the grantee names. For a larger or bulk request, call 641-828-2211 to ask what can be provided and whether fees apply.