Cass County, MN Property Records
Property records in Cass, Minnesota provide official information about land and real estate within Cass County, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax details, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds or mortgages. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property boundaries, estimating tax obligations, reviewing market activity, and supporting real estate, legal, or planning decisions.
Users can access official Cass property records through Cass County government offices, including the Assessor, Auditor-Treasurer, Recorder, and GIS/land records resources. The county’s website provides access points for parcel searches, tax information, assessment details, and recorded land documents. To begin, visit the county’s official website for Cass property records and navigate to the appropriate property, tax, assessor, or recorder resources.
Cass County, MN Property Records & Statistics
Cass County has a median rent of $775, slightly below the Minnesota median of $808 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 14.15% of occupied homes, under the state share of 16.38% and well under the national share of 21.81%, which shows a county where most households own their homes.
Home values run higher than rent levels might suggest. The median home value is $226,100, above both the state median of $190,000 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.57%, much lower than the state rate of 0.98% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a lighter tax share relative to value than owners elsewhere in Minnesota.
Median household income in Cass County is $57,530, below the state figure of $70,066 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.91%, higher than the state rate of 2.29% and roughly level with the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the numbers describe an owner-heavy market with relatively high property values, low tax rates, modest rents, and incomes that trail state and national averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Cass
Cass County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 50,482 total parcels, including 26,822 residential and 1,452 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 79.3% of the population. Recorded documents include 76,311 deeds and 35,784 mortgages, and the latest valuation update was on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 50,482 |
| Residential Parcels | 26,822 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,452 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 79.3% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 76,311 |
| Mortgage Records | 35,784 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,280 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 350 |
How to Search Cass County, MN Property Records
Cass County land records are handled by the Recorder / Registrar of Titles, whose office is at 303 Minnesota Ave W in Walker. The county holds records for 50,482 parcels, including ownership, assessment, deed, mortgage, valuation and foreclosure information, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
To research recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages, use the Cass County online land records. For office details, recording information and staff contacts, visit the Cass County Recorder page. Forms used in real estate transactions are listed on the Minnesota Department of Commerce real estate forms page.
Start with the most specific detail you have, such as a parcel number, owner name or property address. Review the results, open the record that matches, and note the recording dates, since deed and mortgage records here run from January 3, 2006 to August 2025.
If an older document does not appear online, call the Recorder's office at 218-547-7381 for help.
Cass Registrar of Deeds
The Cass County Probate Office is located at 303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN, 56484 and can be reached at 218-547-7381. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through casscountymn.gov or the official website casscountymn.gov.
Cass County Recorder / Registrar of Titles
Cass County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Cass County property records by address?
Start with the Cass County online land records and enter the street address or parcel details you have. If the address does not return a match, try fewer words or search by owner name. The Recorder's office at 303 Minnesota Ave W in Walker can also help at 218-547-7381.
How can I find property owners in Cass County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds, so the Cass County online land records are a good place to look. Search by name or by property details and open the most recent deed to see the current owner. For help interpreting results, call the Recorder at 218-547-7381.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Cass County?
Assessed values come from the county assessment records, which cover 50,482 parcels and currently reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the county through the Cass County Recorder page or call 218-547-7381 and ask to be directed to the office that handles valuations.
Where can I find Cass County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax statements and payment history are kept by the county's tax offices rather than the Recorder. Begin at the Cass County Recorder page for county contact information, or call 218-547-7381 and ask for the department that handles property tax payments.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Cass County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are available through the Cass County online land records. Records there run from January 3, 2006 to August 2025. For documents outside that range, or for recording instructions, visit the Recorder at 303 Minnesota Ave W in Walker.
Where can I access Cass County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are provided through the county rather than the Recorder's land records tool. Call the Cass County Recorder at 218-547-7381 and ask for the correct mapping contact, or use the Cass County Recorder page to find county department listings.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Cass County?
Permit and zoning rules are handled by county land and planning staff or by the city or township where the property sits. Call 218-547-7381 to be pointed to the right contact. Have the parcel number or address ready so staff can tell you which jurisdiction applies.
How can I create a list of property owners in Cass County?
Individual lookups are easiest through the Cass County online land records. Compiling a full list of owners is a larger request. Call the Recorder at 218-547-7381 to ask what bulk data is available and what the process involves.