Marquette County, MI Property Records
Property records in Marquette, Michigan provide important information about land and real estate within the city and surrounding county. These records may include ownership details, legal descriptions, parcel numbers, deed transfers, mortgages, liens, assessed values, tax history, and property boundaries. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, attorneys, and real estate professionals who need to verify ownership, review transaction history, confirm tax obligations, or conduct due diligence before a sale or refinancing.
Users can access official Marquette property records through local government offices, including the Marquette County Register of Deeds for recorded documents and the appropriate assessor or equalization office for assessment and tax-related information. For recorded land documents, visit the county’s page for official property records.
Marquette County, MI Property Records & Statistics
Marquette County has a median rent of $721, noticeably below the $850 Michigan median and the $840.25 national figure. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 12.89% of homes, under the state share of 14.56% and the national share of 21.81%, so most residents own where they live.
The median home value is $141,800, lower than the state median of $147,900 and well below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.11%, a touch under Michigan's 1.13% but above the 0.74% national rate. Owners therefore get relatively affordable homes, though the tax burden relative to value is heavier than in much of the country.
Median household income is $62,168, higher than the state figure of $59,874 and just under the national figure of $65,108. With lower rents and home values than the state alongside above-average income, housing is comparatively affordable for many local households. The unemployment rate is 3.17%, slightly above Michigan's 2.94% and the national 2.87%, a small sign of a tighter job market than average.
Altogether, Marquette County pairs strong incomes with below-average housing costs, an owner-heavy market and a modestly higher unemployment rate.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Marquette
Marquette County's property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 46,815 total parcels, including 38,715 residential and 3,226 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 88.04% of the population. Recorded documents include 14,386 deeds and 7,918 mortgages, while valuation data is available for 25,695 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 46,815 |
| Residential Parcels | 38,715 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,226 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 88.04% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 14,386 |
| Mortgage Records | 7,918 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 25,695 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,879 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows the loan was paid off and the lien cleared from the property.
Marquette County has 38,187 assignment and release records, including 2,259 assignment documents recorded from June 12, 2017, through August 27, 2025, and 35,919 release documents recorded from June 1, 2017, through September 3, 2025. A further 9 other documents are also on file.
These records help buyers, owners and title researchers see who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were satisfied. They can reveal how a loan moved between lenders and flag liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. You can search them through the Marquette County online document search.
How to Search Marquette County, MI Property Records
Marquette County's recorded land documents are maintained by the Register of Deeds, which holds deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases and other instruments tied to the county's 46,815 parcels. Searches reveal who recorded a document, when it was recorded and what type of instrument it is.
The Marquette County Register of Deeds page is the starting point for office information and services. To look up recorded documents online, use the online document search, which lets you search by name, date range or document type. Anyone submitting paperwork can use the eRecording service to file documents electronically.
The office is at 234 W. Baraga Avenue in Marquette and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach it by phone at 906-225-8415.
Have the owner's name, a document type or an approximate recording date ready. Start with a broad search, narrow it using dates, then open the matching records to review transfers, mortgages and releases. If something isn't online, call or stop by the office.
Marquette Registrar of Deeds
The Marquette County Probate Office is located at 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI, 49855 and can be reached at 906-225-8415. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through co.marquette.mi.us or the official website co.marquette.mi.us.
Marquette County Register of Deeds
Marquette County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Marquette County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the online document search, which is organized around names, dates and document types rather than street addresses. If you have an address but no owner name, call the Register of Deeds at 906-225-8415 for help narrowing the search. Visit the Register of Deeds page for office details.
How can I find property owners in Marquette County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds, so the online document search is the best place to start. Search by a known name or date range and open the most recent deed to see who received the property. The Register of Deeds at 234 W. Baraga Avenue can also assist in person or at 906-225-8415.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Marquette County?
Assessments are set by the local assessor for the municipality where the property sits. County data reflects the 2025 assessment year. For direction to the correct assessor, call the Register of Deeds at 906-225-8415. Recorded sale prices on deeds found in the online document search can give additional context.
Where can I find Marquette County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills come from local and county treasurers, not the Register of Deeds. If you are unsure which office holds a bill, call 906-225-8415 and ask for direction. The online document search can show recorded liens and ownership transfers that may be relevant to a tax account.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Marquette County?
Use the online document search to find deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases and other recorded instruments. Narrow the results by name, date range or document type. Copies and in-person help are available at the Register of Deeds office, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Marquette County parcel maps and GIS information?
Mapping is separate from the land records the Register of Deeds records. Call 906-225-8415 to ask which office provides parcel maps for the area you are researching. Recorded plats and legal descriptions are available through the online document search and are helpful for checking boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Marquette County?
Permits and zoning are usually handled by the building and zoning office of the township or city where the property is located. The Register of Deeds can point you toward the right contact at 906-225-8415. Recorded easements and deed restrictions that affect land use appear in the online document search.
How can I create a list of property owners in Marquette County?
Search recorded deeds in the online document search for a chosen date range and note the parties on each transfer to build a list. For larger needs, contact the Register of Deeds at 906-225-8415 about record copies. You can also file new documents using eRecording.