Finney County, KS Property Records
Property records in Finney, Kansas document important details about real estate within Finney County, including ownership history, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax or assessment information, confirm legal boundaries, or examine recorded transactions.
Official Finney property records can be accessed through Finney County government offices, including the County Appraiser for parcel and valuation information and the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s online resources and office information on the official Finney County property records page.
Finney County, KS Property Records & Statistics
Finney County, home to Garden City, has a median rent of $1,012, well above the Kansas median of $717.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 36.52% of homes, much higher than the state's 20.84% and the national 21.81%, showing a large rental market.
The median home value is $198,800, far above the state's $108,000 and above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.38%, lower than the Kansas rate of 1.53% but nearly double the national 0.74%. Combined with higher values, owners can expect sizable annual tax bills even though the rate is below the state level.
Median household income is $68,412, higher than both the state's $61,875 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 3.85%, well above the state's 2.03% and the national 2.87%, so job conditions are weaker than in most of Kansas.
Overall, the figures describe a relatively expensive housing market for western Kansas, with high rents and home values, a large share of renters, above-average incomes, and higher-than-average unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Finney
Finney County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 15,918 total parcels with 96.27% tax record coverage, and the Register of Deeds holds 24,852 deed records and 16,475 mortgage records. Valuation data is available for 9,689 properties, and foreclosures follow a judicial process.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 15,918 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,363 |
| Commercial Parcels | 796 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.27% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 24,852 |
| Mortgage Records | 16,475 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,689 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 130 |
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 a mortgage was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Finney County has 28,042 assignment and release records available for research. They include 3,095 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 18, 2025, and 24,931 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 27, 2025, along with 16 other documents.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers confirm that earlier loans were released, trace a mortgage as it moved between lenders, and identify loans that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The two-decade range makes it easier to review a property's financing history.
How to Search Finney County, KS Property Records
Finney County property records are maintained in Garden City, where the Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, and other documents affecting real estate. The county's tax records cover 15,918 parcels, and the recorder's office holds tens of thousands of deed and mortgage records.
Begin with the Finney County Register of Deeds page for office information and services. To search recorded documents, the Finney County online searching and subscriptions page explains how to access the records. Standard paperwork is available through the county's Register of Deeds forms page, and recording requirements are outlined in the general recording requirements.
The office is at 311 N. Ninth Street in Garden City and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can call 620-272-3500 with questions.
Before you search, collect the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Review each result for the parties and recording date, and open the document to see its details. Deeds show ownership transfers, while mortgages, assignments, and releases show the financing history of a property.
Finney Registrar of Deeds
The Finney County Probate Office is located at 311 N. Ninth Street, Garden City, KS, 67846 and can be reached at 620-272-3500. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through finneycounty.org or the official website finneycounty.org.
Finney County Register of Deeds
Finney County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Finney County property records by address?
Use the Finney County online searching options to look up recorded documents connected to an address. If results are unclear, call the Register of Deeds at 620-272-3500 or visit 311 N. Ninth Street in Garden City for help matching an address to a parcel.
How can I find property owners in Finney County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds, and the county holds 24,852 deed records. Search them through the online searching options, or ask the Register of Deeds at 620-272-3500 to help you find a property's current owner.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Finney County?
Finney County's assessment records cover 15,918 parcels, with a 2024 assessment year and a latest assessor update of February 5, 2025. To ask about a particular property's assessed value, call the Register of Deeds at 620-272-3500 and ask which county office handles valuations.
Where can I find Finney County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax records currently reflect tax year 2024. Tax bills are handled separately from recorded documents, so call 620-272-3500 or visit 311 N. Ninth Street in Garden City on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM and ask to be directed to the office that issues bills and accepts payments.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Finney County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other documents are kept by the Finney County Register of Deeds. Use the online searching page to search, or see the forms page for standard recording forms. The office is open weekdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Finney County parcel maps and GIS information?
Finney County has 15,918 parcels. Parcel maps and GIS tools are published separately from recorded documents. Browse the county site, finneycounty.org, for department pages, or call the Register of Deeds at 620-272-3500 and ask where the current parcel map is posted.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Finney County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on location. Inside Garden City or another city, contact that city for permits and zoning. For unincorporated land, ask at Finney County offices. The Register of Deeds at 620-272-3500 can point you to the correct department.
How can I create a list of property owners in Finney County?
The county's tools are built for single-property searches. You can search by name through the online searching options, which also describes subscription access. For a larger list, call the Register of Deeds at 620-272-3500.