Keweenaw County, MI Property Records
Property records in Keweenaw, Michigan document important details about real estate within Keweenaw County, including deeds, mortgages, plats, parcel descriptions, ownership transfers, taxable values, assessments, and tax history. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, title professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing legal descriptions, estimating property taxes, or researching land history.
Official Keweenaw property records are maintained by county offices such as the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents and the Equalization or Treasurer’s offices for parcel, assessment, and tax information. Users can begin their search through the county’s official website for Keweenaw property records, where office contacts, record access details, and related property services are provided.
Keweenaw County, MI Property Records & Statistics
Keweenaw County has a median rent of $961.50, higher than the Michigan median of $850 and the national median of $840.25. Even so, the median home value is $114,100, well below the state figure of $147,900 and the national figure of $173,750, so buying is far more affordable here than renting costs might suggest.
The median property tax rate is 1.06%, a little under the state rate of 1.13% but above the national rate of 0.74%. With lower home values, the typical tax bill is modest. Median household income is $52,273, below both the state's $59,874 and the nation's $65,108, which means housing costs take a meaningful share of local earnings.
Employment looks healthy: the unemployment rate is 2.36%, lower than Michigan's 2.94% and the national 2.87%. Renter-occupied housing accounts for just 5.71% of occupied homes, far below the state share of 14.56% and the national share of 21.81%.
Taken together, the figures describe a small, owner-dominated housing market with low property values, relatively high rents for the few rentals available, lower incomes than average, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Keweenaw
Keweenaw County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, and property valuations. The county has 4,863 total parcels, including 3,963 residential and 58 commercial parcels, with 88.94% tax record coverage for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 2,239 deeds and 1,707 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 2,494 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 4,863 |
| Residential Parcels | 3,963 |
| Commercial Parcels | 58 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 88.94% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 2,239 |
| Mortgage Records | 1,707 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,494 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
How to Search Keweenaw County, MI Property Records
Keweenaw County's recorded property documents are handled by the Keweenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds. The county has 4,863 parcels, and the available records include assessment details, recorded deeds and mortgages, and property valuations.
The Keweenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds page is the main official resource for recorded documents and includes the office's forms. It is the place to learn how to request copies of deeds and mortgages or to ask about recording a document.
The office is located at 5095 Fourth Street, Eagle River, and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can reach it at 906-337-2229, which is often the quickest way to confirm what is available and how to request a search.
Before contacting the office, gather the property address, owner name, or parcel number, along with an approximate date for the transaction. Recorded deed and mortgage data in the county's records runs from January 2006 to early 2014, so staff can help with anything outside that range.
Keweenaw Registrar of Deeds
The Keweenaw County Probate Office is located at 5095 Fourth Street, Eagle River, MI, 49950 and can be reached at 906-337-2229. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website keweenawcountyonline.org.
Keweenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds
Keweenaw County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Keweenaw County property records by address?
Contact the Keweenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds with the property address and ask staff to help locate recorded documents. The office is at 5095 Fourth Street in Eagle River and can be reached at 906-337-2229, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How can I find property owners in Keweenaw County?
Owners are identified through recorded deeds kept by the Register of Deeds. Call 906-337-2229 or visit the Clerk & Register of Deeds page to ask for the latest deed on a parcel. Have the address or parcel number ready so staff can find the right record quickly.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Keweenaw County?
Assessed values are set by the local assessor for the township or village where the property is located. The county's records show a 2025 assessment year and valuation data for 2,494 properties. If you are unsure whom to contact, call the Clerk's office at 906-337-2229 for direction.
Where can I find Keweenaw County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the county or local treasurer. Start with the Keweenaw County website to find the right office, or call the Clerk at 906-337-2229. Bring the parcel number or property address to speed up any lookup of a bill or payment record.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Keweenaw County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Keweenaw County Register of Deeds. Visit the Clerk & Register of Deeds page for forms and information, or stop by 5095 Fourth Street, Eagle River, on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Keweenaw County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Keweenaw County Clerk at 906-337-2229 to ask which office provides parcel maps and GIS layers for the county's 4,863 parcels. The county website is also a good starting point. Parcel maps are for reference only and are not legal boundary surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Keweenaw County?
Permits and zoning are usually managed by the township or village where the property is located. Contact the local office with your property address to ask about requirements. The Keweenaw County website or the Clerk at 906-337-2229 can point you to the correct contact.
How can I create a list of property owners in Keweenaw County?
Because records are retrieved property by property, building an owner list generally means requesting copies from the Register of Deeds. Call 906-337-2229 or use the Clerk & Register of Deeds page to ask what bulk copies or lists are available and any fees.