Chase County, KS Property Records
Property records in Chase, Kansas document ownership, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, sales information, and recorded instruments such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching a home’s valuation or tax status, preparing real estate transactions, checking boundary or legal description details, and conducting due diligence before buying or selling property.
Because Chase is located in Rice County, official property records are maintained at the county level rather than by the city. Users can access official Chase property records through Rice County offices, including the County Appraiser for parcel and valuation information and the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents. Start with the county’s website for official property records and related department contact information, search options, office hours, and document-request procedures.
Chase County, KS Property Records & Statistics
Chase County has a median rent of $533, far below the Kansas median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.9% of occupied homes, noticeably higher than the state share of 20.84% and the national share of 21.81%, so renting is more common here than in most places.
The median home value is $106,400, just under the state figure of $108,000 and well below the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.5% is close to the Kansas rate of 1.53% and about double the national rate of 0.74%. Buyers face typical Kansas tax rates on homes that cost much less than the national norm.
The median household income is $50,997.50, below the state median of $61,875 and the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate is just 0.99%, well under the state's 2.03% and the national 2.87%.
Together, the figures describe a low-cost county with very affordable rents, home values near the state level, incomes below average, a larger share of renters, and unusually low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Chase
Chase County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 4,453 total parcels, including 1,757 residential and 141 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.21% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 2,439 deeds and 984 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 788 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 4,453 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,757 |
| Commercial Parcels | 141 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.21% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 2,439 |
| Mortgage Records | 984 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 788 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 6 |
How to Search Chase County, KS Property Records
Chase County property records are kept by county offices at the courthouse. The Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents, while the county appraiser and treasurer handle valuation and tax collection. The county has 4,453 parcels, and its records cover ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions.
For statewide guidance, the Kansas Department of Revenue Property Valuation Division explains how Kansas counties appraise property and how owners can appeal a valuation. It helps to review this before contacting the county.
To research a property, gather the address, owner name, or legal description. Ask the Register of Deeds for recorded deeds and mortgages, and the county appraiser for parcel and valuation details. County records show deeds recorded from January 3, 2006, through November 27, 2013, and mortgages from January 3, 2006, through November 26, 2013.
Kansas foreclosures are judicial, so activity appears as lis pendens and notice of sale filings. Before buying, ask the Register of Deeds to confirm earlier mortgages were released and no liens remain recorded.
Chase County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Chase County property records by address?
Contact the Chase County courthouse and ask the appraiser's office to look up a parcel by address. Recorded documents tied to the property are held by the Register of Deeds. Have the full street address ready, and add the owner name or legal description if needed.
How can I find property owners in Chase County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds kept by the Register of Deeds. Call or visit the courthouse with a property address or legal description, and staff can help you find the deed that transferred title. The appraiser's office can also confirm who is listed for a parcel.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Chase County?
The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on August 20, 2025. Ask the county appraiser for a parcel's value, or read how Kansas values and appeals property at the Kansas Department of Revenue Property Valuation Division.
Where can I find Chase County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes in Kansas are billed and collected by the county. Contact the Chase County treasurer at the courthouse with your parcel number or address to get a bill, check payment history, or ask about due dates and payment options.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Chase County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Chase County Register of Deeds. Visit or call during business hours with an address, owner name, or legal description, and staff can help you find and request copies. The county holds 2,439 deed records.
Where can I access Chase County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's 4,453 parcels are mapped through county offices. Ask the appraiser's office at the courthouse for parcel maps or mapping tools. 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 Chase County?
Permit and zoning rules vary, and properties inside a city follow that city's requirements. For rural land, ask the county courthouse which office handles zoning and building questions, and check before starting construction or changing a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Chase County?
Owner details are found record by record through the Register of Deeds and appraiser. For a larger list, contact the courthouse and ask what bulk or multi-record requests the offices can handle, including any copying fees and available formats.