Goodhue County, MN Property Records
Property records in Goodhue, Minnesota document important details about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax information, legal descriptions, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds or mortgages. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, evaluate property history, or support real estate and legal transactions.
Official records for properties in Goodhue are maintained at the county level. Users can access assessment, tax, and land record information through the Goodhue County Property Records and Taxpayer Services website or by contacting the appropriate county office for certified copies and assistance.
Goodhue County, MN Property Records & Statistics
Goodhue County has one of the higher-cost housing markets among the counties here. The median rent is $925.50, above the Minnesota median of $808 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $272,550, well over the state's $190,000 and the national $173,750, so both renting and buying cost more than the typical amounts.
The median property tax rate is 1.03%, higher than Minnesota's 0.98% and the national 0.74%. Combined with high home values, that points to larger tax bills for owners than in many parts of the state.
Incomes are high as well. The median household income of $88,951.50 is well above the state median of $70,066 and the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.9% is above Minnesota's 2.29% and slightly above the national 2.87%, so employment is the one measure where the county trails.
Renter-occupied housing is 16.38% of occupied homes, the same as the state figure and below the national 21.81%. Overall, the numbers describe a higher-value, higher-income county with elevated rents and taxes and a mostly owner-occupied market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Goodhue
Goodhue County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 30,016 total parcels, and tax records cover 85.41% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 37,647 deeds and 9,107 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 16,179 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 30,016 |
| Residential Parcels | 21,030 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,463 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 85.41% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 37,647 |
| Mortgage Records | 9,107 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 16,179 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 886 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Goodhue County has 10,682 assignment and release records. They include 744 assignment documents recorded from December 30, 2020, through August 28, 2025, and 9,929 release documents recorded from July 11, 2000, through August 29, 2025, along with 9 other documents.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners and researchers can use them to confirm releases, trace a loan between lenders, and identify mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Goodhue County, MN Property Records
Goodhue County property records are maintained by county offices, with the Recorder handling deeds, mortgages and other recorded real estate documents. The records cover 30,016 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, valuations and recorded transactions.
For information about the office and its services, visit the Goodhue County Recorder's Office page. To search recorded documents online, use the Goodhue County LandShark records search, the county's portal for official land records.
The Recorder's office is at 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 651-385-3148 with questions about a record.
Before you search, gather the property address, owner name or parcel number. Enter the most complete details you have, review the matching results and open the record that fits the property. Deeds are available from January 3, 2006 forward, and mortgages from May 21, 2012. If you can't find a document online, contact the office directly.
Goodhue Registrar of Deeds
The Goodhue County Probate Office is located at 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, MN, 55066 and can be reached at 651-385-3148. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through co.goodhue.mn.us or the official website co.goodhue.mn.us.
Goodhue County Recorder
Goodhue County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Goodhue County property records by address?
Use the Goodhue County LandShark records search to look for recorded documents tied to a property. If an address doesn't produce a match, try a shorter version or call the Recorder at 651-385-3148 for help locating the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Goodhue County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds, which you can research through the LandShark records search by owner name or property details. The Recorder's office at 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Goodhue County?
The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year. For the assessed value of a specific parcel, call the Recorder at 651-385-3148 and ask which county office handles assessments. Have the address or parcel number on hand.
Where can I find Goodhue County property tax bills and payment records?
For tax statements and payment history, call 651-385-3148 and ask to be directed to the office that handles property taxes. Provide the parcel number or address and the tax year so staff can locate the correct bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Goodhue County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the Goodhue County Recorder. Search them online through LandShark or visit the Recorder's Office page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Goodhue County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Recorder at 651-385-3148 and ask where the county publishes parcel maps and GIS layers for its 30,016 parcels. Staff can direct you to the right department. Parcel maps are useful for reference but are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Goodhue County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on the property's location. Call 651-385-3148 to be directed to the county office that handles land use. If the property lies within a city, check with that city too, since it may have its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Goodhue County?
The county's online tools are built for individual lookups through the LandShark records search. For bulk lists or large record requests, call the Recorder at 651-385-3148 to ask what is available and how requests are handled.