Midland County, MI Property Records
Property records in Midland, Michigan provide important details about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, legal descriptions, transfers, and recorded documents such as deeds or mortgages. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, estimating property taxes, reviewing assessment information, or researching a property’s history.
Official Midland property records are typically maintained by Midland County offices, including the Equalization Department, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds, as well as local assessing offices for city or township-specific information. Users can access official resources through the Midland County government website, including its official property records information and related county departments. For recorded deeds and land documents, the Midland County Register of Deeds is the appropriate official source.
Midland County, MI Property Records & Statistics
Midland County has a median rent of $897, higher than the $850 Michigan median and the $840.25 national figure. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 15.27% of homes, slightly above the state share of 14.56% and below the national share of 21.81%, so the rental market is modest but a bit larger than in the typical Michigan county.
The median home value is $171,200, well above Michigan's $147,900 and just under the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.57%, much higher than both the state rate of 1.13% and the national rate of 0.74%. Owners here hold relatively valuable homes and carry a heavier tax rate than in most places, which is a key factor in the true cost of ownership.
Median household income is $75,798, far above the state figure of $59,874 and the national figure of $65,108. Strong incomes help offset higher rents, home values and taxes. The unemployment rate is 2.59%, lower than Michigan's 2.94% and the national 2.87%, signaling a healthy job market.
Overall, Midland County is a higher-income, higher-cost market with valuable homes, elevated property taxes and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Midland
Midland County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 42,481 total parcels, including 37,929 residential and 2,306 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.8% of the population. Recorded documents include 53,334 deeds and 16,432 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 29,072 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 42,481 |
| Residential Parcels | 37,929 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,306 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.8% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 53,334 |
| Mortgage Records | 16,432 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 29,072 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 4,111 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan moved from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Midland County has 27,616 assignment and release records, including 1,090 assignment documents recorded from August 31, 2020, through August 28, 2025, and 26,526 release documents recorded from April 16, 2018, through August 28, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners and title researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan between lenders and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date ranges also help you focus on a specific period of a property's history. Recorded documents can be searched through the Midland County Register of Deeds records search.
How to Search Midland County, MI Property Records
Midland County's recorded land documents are kept by the Register of Deeds, which maintains deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases and other instruments for the county's 42,481 parcels. These records show owners, transfers and loans.
Start with the Midland County Register of Deeds page, which provides office information, forms and guidance. To search recorded documents online, use the Midland County records search, where you can look up documents by name, date or document type and view the results.
The office is at 220 W. Ellsworth Street in Midland and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 989-832-6820 for help with a search or request.
Before searching, have the owner's name or an approximate recording date handy. Begin with a broad search, narrow it by date range or document type, and open the entries matching your property to review the parties, recording date and document type. If you cannot find something online, contact the office.
Midland Registrar of Deeds
The Midland County Probate Office is located at 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI, 48640 and can be reached at 989-832-6820. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through countyfusion14.kofiletech.us or the official website midlandcountymi.gov.
Midland County Register of Deeds
Midland County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Midland County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched through the Midland County records search, which relies on names, dates and document types more than addresses. If you only have an address, call the Register of Deeds at 989-832-6820 for help finding the right record. The office page has contact details.
How can I find property owners in Midland County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Search the records search by name and date range, then open the latest deed to see who received the property. The Register of Deeds at 220 W. Ellsworth Street in Midland can help in person or at 989-832-6820.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Midland County?
Assessments are set by the local assessor for the township or city where the property sits, and county data reflects the 2025 assessment year. Call the Register of Deeds at 989-832-6820 to be directed to the correct office. Sale prices on deeds in the records search offer helpful context.
Where can I find Midland County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by local and county treasurers, not the Register of Deeds. If you are not sure which treasurer to contact, call 989-832-6820. Recorded liens and transfers that may bear on a tax account can be checked through the records search.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Midland County?
Use the Midland County records search to find deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases and other recorded instruments by name, date or document type. For copies or in-person help, visit 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or see the office page.
Where can I access Midland County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel mapping is separate from recorded land documents. Call the Register of Deeds at 989-832-6820 to ask which office provides maps for the area you are researching. Recorded plats and legal descriptions found in the records search are useful for confirming boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Midland County?
Permits and zoning are generally handled by the building and zoning office of the local township or city. The Register of Deeds can point you to the right contact at 989-832-6820. Recorded easements and deed restrictions that affect land use appear in the records search.
How can I create a list of property owners in Midland County?
Search recorded deeds in the records search over the dates you need and note the parties named on each transfer. For larger requests, call the Register of Deeds at 989-832-6820 and ask about record copies. Forms and office information are on the Register of Deeds page.