Atchison County, KS Property Records
Property records in Atchison, Kansas document ownership, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, deeds, mortgages, liens, and transfers for real estate within the area. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review valuation and tax information, confirm legal descriptions, or investigate a property’s transaction history.
Official records are typically maintained by Atchison County offices, including the Appraiser’s Office for parcel and valuation details, the Register of Deeds for recorded documents, and the Treasurer for property tax information. Users can begin through the county’s official website to locate the appropriate office, search tools, contact information, and document request procedures for official Atchison property records.
Atchison County, KS Property Records & Statistics
Atchison County has a median rent of $665.50, below the Kansas median of $717.50 and well under the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up just 14.07% of occupied homes, compared with 20.84% in the state and 21.81% nationally, which shows a county where owning a home is the norm.
The median home value is $122,500, higher than the state figure of $108,000 but below the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.25% is lower than the Kansas rate of 1.53%, though still well above the national rate of 0.74%. Homeowners here pay less in taxes than many Kansas neighbors, but more than the typical American homeowner.
The median household income is $59,375, a little under the state median of $61,875 and the national median of $65,108. The labor market is a strength: the unemployment rate is 1.39%, below the state's 2.03% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Altogether, Atchison County offers moderately priced homes, rents below state and national medians, a lower-than-state tax rate, incomes that are close to but slightly below average, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Atchison
Atchison County property records cover tax assessments, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 9,838 total parcels, including 6,704 residential and 440 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.73% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Valuation data is available for 4,417 properties, and foreclosure records include 157 notices of sale, the latest filed on September 4, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,838 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,704 |
| Commercial Parcels | 440 |
| Other Parcels | 2,694 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.73% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,417 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 11 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 157 |
How to Search Atchison County, KS Property Records
Atchison County property records are kept in part by the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. The county has 9,838 parcels, with records covering ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions. Kansas foreclosures are judicial, so they show up as lis pendens and notice of sale filings.
For recorded documents, use the Atchison County official records search, the online index used by the Register of Deeds. The Atchison County Register of Deeds page has office details and recording information. For statewide guidance on property valuation, the Kansas Department of Revenue Property Valuation Division is a helpful reference.
The Register of Deeds is at 423 N. Fifth Street, Atchison, KS 66002, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The phone number is 913-804-6025.
Have a property address, owner name, or legal description ready. Enter the details in the search, review the matching documents, and open the one that fits your property. For anything not available online, contact the office directly.
Atchison Registrar of Deeds
The Atchison County Probate Office is located at 423 N. Fifth Street, Atchison, KS, 66002 and can be reached at 913-804-6025. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through tapestry.fidlar.com or the official website atchisoncountyks.org.
Atchison County Register of Deeds
Atchison County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Atchison County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the Atchison County official records search. Enter the address or owner name and review the results. If nothing appears, call the Register of Deeds at 913-804-6025 for help locating the document you need.
How can I find property owners in Atchison County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Look up the deed in the official records search using a known name or property description. The Register of Deeds at 423 N. Fifth Street, Atchison, can also help in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Atchison County?
The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on August 18, 2025. Contact the county courthouse for a specific parcel's value, or learn how Kansas values property at the Kansas Department of Revenue Property Valuation Division.
Where can I find Atchison County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes in Kansas are billed and collected by the county. Visit the Atchison County website to find the treasurer or tax office and its contact details. Have your parcel number or address available so staff can find your bill and payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Atchison County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the Register of Deeds. Search them in the official records search or review recording information on the Register of Deeds page. The office is at 423 N. Fifth Street, Atchison.
Where can I access Atchison County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's 9,838 parcels are mapped by local offices. Begin at the Atchison County website to find mapping tools, or ask courthouse staff. Parcel maps are good for reference but are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Atchison County?
Rules differ by location, and properties within a city follow that city's permit and zoning requirements. For rural land, ask the county through the Atchison County website which office handles zoning and building permits, and check before starting construction.
How can I create a list of property owners in Atchison County?
Owner details are available record by record in the official records search. For a larger list, call the Register of Deeds at 913-804-6025 and ask what bulk or multi-record requests the office can handle and any related fees.