Manistee County, MI Property Records
Property records in Manistee, Michigan document ownership, transfers, and legal interests in real estate within the city and surrounding county. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel descriptions, tax assessments, and related land documents. They are useful for confirming ownership, researching property history, reviewing legal descriptions, preparing real estate transactions, and understanding tax or assessment information.
Official Manistee property records are maintained through local government offices, including the Manistee County Register of Deeds for recorded land documents and local assessing or treasurer offices for parcel and tax details. Users can access recorded land information through the county’s official property records resources or by contacting the appropriate Manistee County office directly for current access options, fees, and document requirements.
Manistee County, MI Property Records & Statistics
Manistee County has a median rent of $873, a little above the $850 Michigan median and the $840.25 national figure. Renting costs slightly more here than in the typical Michigan county, although renter-occupied housing makes up only 7.62% of homes, well below the state share of 14.56% and the national share of 21.81%. Homeownership clearly dominates the local market.
The median home value is $147,000, almost level with the state median of $147,900 and well under the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.09% is below Michigan's 1.13% but higher than the national rate of 0.74%, so homeowners pay more in tax relative to value than the national norm even though the rate is modest for the state.
Median household income is $53,958, behind the state figure of $59,874 and the national figure of $65,108. That gap, combined with rents above the state median, suggests some local households may feel housing costs more than incomes alone would imply. Employment looks healthy, with an unemployment rate of 2.7% compared with 2.94% in Michigan and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, the figures describe an owner-dominated county with state-level home values, a tax rate that sits between the state and national levels, lower incomes than average and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Manistee
Manistee County property records span tax assessment, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuation and foreclosure filings. The county has 28,587 total parcels, including 21,378 residential and 998 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 80.95% of the population. Recorded documents include 14,608 deeds and 11,535 mortgages, and valuation data is on file for 14,851 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 28,587 |
| Residential Parcels | 21,378 |
| Commercial Parcels | 998 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 80.95% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 14,608 |
| Mortgage Records | 11,535 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 14,851 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 250 |
How to Search Manistee County, MI Property Records
Manistee County recorded property documents are kept by the Register of Deeds, which holds deeds, mortgages and related instruments for the county's 28,587 parcels. Records can be searched online or requested in person, and the office can also help you work out which document you need.
Start with the Manistee County Register of Deeds page for office information, forms and guidance. To look up recorded documents, use the official records search, where you can search by name, document type or date and view the results. If you are submitting paperwork, the eRecording instructions explain how to record documents electronically.
The Register of Deeds office is at 415 Third Street, Manistee, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also call 231-723-2146 with questions.
Before you search, gather the owner's name, the property address or any known document details. Begin with a broad search, then narrow by date or document type, and open the entries that match the property to review ownership transfers, mortgages and other recorded activity.
Manistee Registrar of Deeds
The Manistee County Probate Office is located at 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI, 49660 and can be reached at 231-723-2146. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through tapestry.fidlar.com or the official website manisteecountymi.gov.
Manistee County Register of Deeds
Manistee County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Manistee County property records by address?
Recorded documents are indexed in the official records search, where you can look for the names tied to a property. For address and parcel questions, call the Register of Deeds at 231-723-2146 or visit the office at 415 Third Street in Manistee. The Register of Deeds page lists contact details for the office.
How can I find property owners in Manistee County?
The quickest route is the official records search, where deeds show the parties involved in each transfer. Searching by a known name or by document date helps you find the most recent deed. The Register of Deeds office, open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at 231-723-2146, can answer questions about locating a particular recorded owner.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Manistee County?
Assessment information in Michigan is maintained by the local assessor, so the right contact depends on the township or city where the property sits. County records reflect the 2025 assessment year. Call 231-723-2146 and the Register of Deeds can direct you, or review recorded sales through the records search for context.
Where can I find Manistee County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled outside the recorder's office, by local and county treasurers. The Register of Deeds can't process payments, but you can call 231-723-2146 for direction on which office to contact. Recorded liens and ownership transfers that may affect a tax bill can be reviewed through the official records search.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Manistee County?
Use the official records search to find deeds, mortgages and other recorded instruments. Search by name and narrow the results by date or document type. Certified copies and in-person help are available from the Register of Deeds at 415 Third Street, Manistee, or by phone at 231-723-2146. The Register of Deeds page also has forms.
Where can I access Manistee County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are not part of the recorded land documents held by the Register of Deeds. Call the office at 231-723-2146 and ask where mapping is available for the township or city you are researching. Recorded plats and legal descriptions can be found through the official records search and are useful for confirming boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Manistee County?
Permits and zoning are generally handled by local building and zoning offices rather than the Register of Deeds. Contact the township or city where the property is located, or call 231-723-2146 for direction to the right office. Recorded deed restrictions and easements that may affect use of a property can be found in the records search.
How can I create a list of property owners in Manistee County?
Build a list by searching recorded deeds in the official records search over a chosen date range and noting the parties on each transfer. For larger requests, call the Register of Deeds at 231-723-2146 to ask about copies of records. Documents can also be submitted electronically through eRecording.