Macomb County, MI Property Records
Property records in Macomb, Michigan document important details about real estate, including parcel identification, ownership history, legal descriptions, assessed and taxable values, property tax information, sales history, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm boundaries, or investigate a property’s transaction history.
Users can access official Macomb property records through Macomb County government offices, including the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents and local assessing or treasurer offices for parcel and tax information. To begin an official search, visit the county’s online portal for official Macomb property records.
Macomb County, MI Property Records & Statistics
Macomb County has a median rent of $1,109.50, well above the Michigan median of $850 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $232,250, compared with $147,900 statewide and $173,750 nationally, indicating a pricier market than most of Michigan.
The median property tax rate is 1.43%, higher than the state rate of 1.13% and nearly double the national rate of 0.74%. With above-average values, homeowners face notably larger tax bills than the typical Michigan or U.S. owner. Median household income is $75,441, higher than the state's $59,874 and the national $65,108, which helps offset those costs.
The unemployment rate is 3.51%, above Michigan's 2.94% and the national 2.87%. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 21.28% of occupied homes, higher than the state share of 14.56% and close to the national share of 21.81%, which points to a substantial rental market for a Michigan county.
Overall, Macomb County combines higher incomes, home values, and rents with heavy property taxes, a large rental share, and somewhat elevated unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Macomb
Macomb County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 338,561 total parcels, including 316,765 residential and 12,839 commercial parcels, with 95.66% tax record coverage for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 765,121 deeds and 554,615 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 300,498 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 338,561 |
| Residential Parcels | 316,765 |
| Commercial Parcels | 12,839 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.66% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 765,121 |
| Mortgage Records | 554,615 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 300,498 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 104,605 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happened to a mortgage after it was recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Macomb County has 962,615 assignment and release records. They include 139,291 assignment documents recorded from February 18, 2003, through August 26, 2025, and 821,666 release documents recorded from November 21, 1978, through August 26, 2025, along with 1,658 other documents.
These records are useful for property research because they help confirm who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can follow a loan through different lenders and identify liens that may still need to be cleared before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Macomb County, MI Property Records
Macomb County property documents are recorded by the Register of Deeds, which operates within the Macomb County Clerk's office. The county's records cover 338,561 parcels, with deeds, mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings.
Recorded documents can be searched through the Macomb County Register of Deeds search. For information about the office and its services, visit the Macomb County Register of Deeds page. Forms are available on the Macomb County Clerk forms page.
To search, enter a name, property address, or parcel number, review the results, and open the document that matches the property. Deed and mortgage records on file run from January 2003 to August 2025. The office is at 120 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM. Call 586-469-7953 for help.
Macomb Registrar of Deeds
The Macomb County Probate Office is located at 120 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043 and can be reached at 586-469-7953. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM. Records can be accessed through clerk.macombgov.org or the official website clerk.macombgov.org.
Macomb County Register of Deeds
Macomb County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Macomb County property records by address?
Use the Macomb County Register of Deeds search to find recorded documents for a property, entering the owner name or address details. For assessment information, contact the assessor for the property's city or township. The office can help at 586-469-7953.
How can I find property owners in Macomb County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds. Search the Register of Deeds records by name or property details and open the most recent deed. The Register of Deeds page lists contact details for further help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Macomb County?
Assessed values are set by the local assessor in the city or township where the property is located. The county's records show the 2025 assessment year, with valuation data for 300,498 properties. Contact the local assessor for a specific value, or call 586-469-7953 for direction.
Where can I find Macomb County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the local and county treasurer's offices. Visit the Macomb County website to find the right department, and have your parcel number or address ready to request a bill or payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Macomb County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded with the Macomb County Register of Deeds. Search them through the records search or visit 120 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM.
Where can I access Macomb County parcel maps and GIS information?
Check the Macomb County website for the department that provides parcel maps and GIS data for the county's 338,561 parcels. Parcel maps are reference tools only and are not legal boundary surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Macomb County?
Permits and zoning are generally handled by the city or township where the property is located. Contact that local office with your address to ask about permit requirements and zoning rules. The Macomb County website can help you find the right contact.
How can I create a list of property owners in Macomb County?
The online search handles one record at a time, so a list of owners usually requires repeated searches or a records request. Call the Register of Deeds at 586-469-7953 to ask about copies, and see the Clerk forms page for request forms.