Barton County, KS Property Records
Property records in Barton, Kansas, document key information about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, legal descriptions, property classifications, tax details, and recorded instruments such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property history, estimate taxes, or support real estate transactions.
Official Barton property records are maintained by Barton County offices, including the County Appraiser for assessment and parcel information and the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s official resources, including the Barton County Appraiser’s property records information, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and detailed assistance.
Barton County, KS Property Records & Statistics
Barton County has a median rent of $678, below the Kansas median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 18.7% of occupied homes, lower than the state share of 20.84% and the national share of 21.81%, which points to a market where most households own.
The median home value is $90,700, under the state figure of $108,000 and roughly half the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.64%, higher than Kansas at 1.53% and more than double the national rate of 0.74%. Affordable homes come with a relatively heavy tax rate, so buyers should factor ongoing taxes into their budgets.
The median household income is $54,722, below both the state median of $61,875 and the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.68%, above the state's 2.03% but a little below the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, Barton County combines low rents and home values with incomes that trail state and national levels, a modest renter share, and an unemployment rate that sits between the state and national figures.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Barton
Barton County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 17,933 total parcels, including 12,048 residential and 1,085 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 90.6% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 4,431 deeds and 4,303 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 8,377 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 17,933 |
| Residential Parcels | 12,048 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,085 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.6% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 4,431 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,303 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 8,377 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 105 |
How to Search Barton County, KS Property Records
Barton County property records are kept by several county offices. The Register of Deeds in Great Bend records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents, and the county's records cover 17,933 parcels along with ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions. Kansas uses judicial foreclosure, so foreclosure activity appears in lis pendens and notice of sale filings.
Start with the Barton County Register of Deeds page for office information, recording requirements, and how to request documents. For statewide guidance on how property is valued and appealed, see the Kansas Department of Revenue Property Valuation Division.
The Register of Deeds is at 1400 Main Street, Great Bend, KS 67530, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 620-793-1835.
To search, collect the property address, owner name, or legal description. Contact the office, describe what you need, and review the documents it finds. Compare the legal description on any deed with your property to confirm you have the right record, and ask staff for help if a document isn't where you expect it.
Barton Registrar of Deeds
The Barton County Probate Office is located at 1400 Main Street, Great Bend, KS, 67530 and can be reached at 620-793-1835. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website bartoncounty.org.
Barton County Register of Deeds
Barton County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Barton County property records by address?
Start with the Barton County Register of Deeds page or call 620-793-1835 and give staff the property address. They can help locate recorded deeds and mortgages for that property. The office is at 1400 Main Street, Great Bend, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I find property owners in Barton County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds held by the Register of Deeds. Contact the office through its county page or visit 1400 Main Street in Great Bend with an address or legal description, and staff can help you find the deed that transferred title.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Barton County?
The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on August 25, 2025. Contact the Barton County appraiser at the courthouse for a parcel's value, or read how Kansas values property at the Kansas Department of Revenue Property Valuation Division.
Where can I find Barton County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are billed and collected by the county. Visit the Barton County website to find the treasurer's office and its contact details. Keep your parcel number or property address handy so staff can find your bill and payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Barton County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Barton County Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds page has office information, or you can call 620-793-1835. Records in the county's data include 4,431 deeds recorded from January 3, 2006.
Where can I access Barton County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's 17,933 parcels are mapped by local offices. Start at the Barton County website and ask the courthouse for mapping resources. Parcel maps are useful for reference, but they are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Barton County?
Permit and zoning rules vary, and properties inside a city follow that city's requirements. For land outside city limits, use the Barton County website to find the department handling zoning and building questions, and check before starting a project.
How can I create a list of property owners in Barton County?
Owner information is found record by record through the Register of Deeds. For a larger list, call 620-793-1835 and ask what bulk or multi-record requests the office can accommodate and whether copying fees apply.