Woodbury County, IA Property Records
Property records in Woodbury, Iowa, provide official information about real estate parcels, including ownership details, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, land use, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds or mortgages. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review valuation data, confirm boundaries, or understand a property’s tax and transaction history. Users can access official Woodbury property records through Woodbury County government offices, including the Assessor for parcel and valuation information and the Recorder for recorded land documents. Online access and department information are available through the county’s official Woodbury property records resources.
Woodbury County, IA Property Records & Statistics
Woodbury County, home to Sioux City, has housing costs near national levels but above the Iowa average. The median rent of $831.50 is higher than the state's $739 and just under the national $840.25. The median home value of $175,200 is well above Iowa's $134,900 and slightly above the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate of 1.26% is almost the same as the state rate of 1.27%, and it is well above the national 0.74%.
Median household income is $74,398.50, above both $67,426 statewide and $65,108 nationally. Employment is the weaker side of the picture: the unemployment rate of 2.95% is higher than the state's 1.88% and just above the national 2.87%.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 22.29% of occupied homes, above the state share of 19.29% and slightly above the national 21.81%. The figures describe an urban-influenced county with a larger rental market than most of Iowa, higher rents and home values, strong incomes, and somewhat higher unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Woodbury
Woodbury County has one of the largest property record collections in this part of Iowa, covering tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 57,351 total parcels, including 38,254 residential and 4,683 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 93.4% of the population. The recorder holds 76,032 deed records and 47,253 mortgage records, with valuation data on 32,599 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 57,351 |
| Residential Parcels | 38,254 |
| Commercial Parcels | 4,683 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.4% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 76,032 |
| Mortgage Records | 47,253 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 32,599 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 4,877 |
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 loan from one lender to another, and a release shows the debt was satisfied and the lien removed.
Woodbury County has 95,623 assignment and release records, including 15,059 assignment documents, 80,425 release documents, and 139 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 15, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, to August 15, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners, and title researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan between lenders, and find liens still open before a sale or refinance. The county's official records search lets you look up recorded documents online.
How to Search Woodbury County, IA Property Records
Woodbury County property records are held by the assessor, which maintains parcel, tax, and valuation data, and by the Recorder's Office, which keeps deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other recorded documents. The county's 57,351 parcels are covered, with recorded transactions available from 2006.
The Woodbury County official records search is the online system for finding recorded documents by name, document type, or date. The Woodbury County Recorder's Office page covers recording services and contacts, and its recorder forms page lists the required forms. Other departments are listed on the Woodbury County website.
To search, have the owner name, property address, or parcel number ready, enter the most complete detail you have, and open the document that matches your property. The Recorder's Office is at 620 Douglas Street in Sioux City, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 712-279-6528.
Staff can help if a record does not appear online.
Woodbury Registrar of Deeds
The Woodbury County Probate Office is located at 620 Douglas Street, Sioux City, IA, 51101 and can be reached at 712-279-6528. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through cotthosting.com or the official website woodburycountyiowa.gov.
Woodbury County Recorder’s Office
Woodbury County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Woodbury County property records by address?
Start at the Woodbury County website to reach the assessor and other offices that handle parcel lookups, and enter the street address. For recorded documents, use the official records search. If nothing matches, call the Recorder at 712-279-6528.
How can I find property owners in Woodbury County?
Owner names appear on assessment records and recorded deeds. Search deed transfers through the Woodbury County official records search by grantor or grantee name, or ask the Recorder's Office. The assessor, reachable from the county website, can confirm current ownership by parcel.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Woodbury County?
The county assessor sets assessed values, and Woodbury County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Reach the assessor through the Woodbury County website. Valuation data is on file for 32,599 properties, so most residential parcels can be reviewed.
Where can I find Woodbury County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are collected by the county treasurer. Use the Woodbury County website to find the Treasurer's page and payment options. Tax records cover 93.4% of the population, and staff can help with prior-year bills and payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Woodbury County?
The Woodbury County Recorder's Office records deeds, mortgages, and related documents. Search them online through the official records search or visit 620 Douglas Street in Sioux City, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Deeds are on file from January 3, 2006.
Where can I access Woodbury County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information are published through county departments. Check the Woodbury County website for a mapping page. With 57,351 parcels, an address or parcel number helps you find the right boundary quickly.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Woodbury County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on location. The Woodbury County website lists county contacts for zoning and building, while properties inside Sioux City or another city follow that city's own rules. Check with the right office before building.
How can I create a list of property owners in Woodbury County?
Owner lists are normally built property by property. For larger requests, search the official records search or call the Woodbury County Recorder's Office at 712-279-6528 and ask what is available for multiple recorded documents.