Butler County, KS Property Records
Property records in Butler, Kansas document important details about real estate, including ownership history, parcel descriptions, assessed values, property taxes, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and transfer information. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone needing to verify legal ownership, review tax assessments, or understand a property’s history before a transaction.
Official Butler property records are maintained by Butler County offices, including the County Appraiser for valuation and parcel information, the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents, and the County Treasurer for tax-related records. Users can access official information through the county’s online tools and department pages, including the Butler County website’s property records search, or by contacting the appropriate county office for certified copies or assistance.
Butler County, KS Property Records & Statistics
Butler County has a median rent of $860, higher than the Kansas median of $717.50 and slightly above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 15.49% of occupied homes, below the state share of 20.84% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median home value is $149,300, well above the state figure of $108,000 and moving closer to the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.57%, a little higher than the Kansas rate of 1.53% and more than double the national rate of 0.74%. With higher values and a high rate, property taxes are a meaningful cost for Butler County homeowners.
The median household income is $78,224.50, far above the state median of $61,875 and the national median of $65,108, which supports the county's higher rents and home prices. The unemployment rate is 2.23%, a bit above the state's 2.03% but below the national rate of 2.87%.
Altogether, Butler County is one of the stronger housing markets in the state, with higher incomes, rents and home values than the state averages, a high tax rate, and employment conditions better than the national picture.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Butler
Butler County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, assignments and releases, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 34,508 total parcels, including 26,545 residential and 1,344 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 90.77% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 66,857 deeds and 39,048 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 22,410 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 34,508 |
| Residential Parcels | 26,545 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,344 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.77% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 66,857 |
| Mortgage Records | 39,048 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 22,410 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 1,560 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Butler County has 11,511 assignment and release records, including 1,019 assignment documents and 10,492 release documents, with 0 other documents. Assignments were recorded from August 5, 2001, through August 28, 2025, and releases from January 7, 2001, through August 29, 2025.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans have been paid off. They help confirm clean title before a sale or refinance and let researchers follow a loan as it moved between lenders over more than two decades.
How to Search Butler County, KS Property Records
Butler County property records are held mainly by the Register of Deeds in El Dorado, which records deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other real estate documents. With 34,508 parcels, the county's records cover ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions. Kansas foreclosures are judicial, so they appear as lis pendens and notice of sale filings.
Begin with the Butler County Register of Deeds page for office information. The Butler County official records search lets you look up recorded documents online. For recording paperwork, see the Butler County forms page, and for electronic filing, the Recording a Document page. The Kansas Department of Revenue Property Valuation Division offers statewide valuation guidance.
The Register of Deeds is at 205 W. Central, El Dorado, KS 67042, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The phone number is 316-322-4113.
Have the property address, owner name, or legal description ready, run the search, and open the document that matches your property. Contact the office if anything is missing.
Butler Registrar of Deeds
The Butler County Probate Office is located at 205 W. Central, El Dorado, KS, 67042 and can be reached at 316-322-4113. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through ww2.bucoks.com or the official website bucoks.com.
Butler County Register of Deeds
Butler County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Butler County property records by address?
Use the Butler County official records search to look up recorded documents, entering as much of the address or owner name as you have. If results aren't clear, call the Register of Deeds at 316-322-4113. The office is at 205 W. Central, El Dorado.
How can I find property owners in Butler County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the official records search by owner name or property description to find the deed that transferred title. The Register of Deeds page has office details if you need help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Butler County?
The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on July 21, 2025. Contact the county appraiser for a parcel's value, or read how Kansas values property at the Kansas Department of Revenue Property Valuation Division.
Where can I find Butler County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are billed and collected by the county. The Butler County website lists departments, including the treasurer's office. Keep your parcel number or address ready so staff can look up your bill and payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Butler County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are kept by the Register of Deeds. Search them in the official records search, find recording information on the Register of Deeds page, or review recording a document for electronic filing details.
Where can I access Butler County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's 34,508 parcels are mapped through county offices. Start at the Butler County website and ask staff about mapping tools. 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 Butler County?
Permit and zoning rules vary by location, and properties inside a city follow that city's requirements. For land outside city limits, use the Butler County website to find the department handling zoning and building questions before starting a project.
How can I create a list of property owners in Butler County?
Owner details are available record by record through the official records search. For a larger list, call the Register of Deeds at 316-322-4113 and ask what bulk or multi-record requests are possible and whether fees apply.