Hennepin County, MN Property Records
Property records in Hennepin, Minnesota provide official information about real estate parcels, ownership, assessed values, tax history, legal descriptions, property boundaries, sales data, and building or land characteristics. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and attorneys who need to verify ownership, review property taxes, evaluate market history, or confirm parcel details before a transaction.
Users can access official records through Hennepin County’s online tools, including the county’s Hennepin property records search. This government resource allows users to look up property information by address, parcel identification number, or owner name, and it is the authoritative source for public property data maintained by the county.
Hennepin County, MN Property Records & Statistics
Hennepin County, home to Minneapolis, has a much costlier housing market than the rest of Minnesota. The median rent is $1,388, far above the state median of $808 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $373,800, roughly double the state's $190,000 and well above the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 1.15%, higher than Minnesota's 0.98% and the national 0.74%. With such high home values, owners can expect substantial tax bills compared with most of the state.
Income is also high. The median household income of $99,383 exceeds the state's $70,066 and the national $65,108, which helps offset the high cost of housing. The unemployment rate of 2.6% is above Minnesota's 2.29% and below the national 2.87%.
The county is far more renter-heavy than average, with 30.65% of occupied homes renter-occupied, compared with 16.38% statewide and 21.81% nationally. Overall, the figures describe a dense, urban, high-income county with high rents, high property values and a large rental market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Hennepin
Hennepin County has one of the largest property record collections in Minnesota, covering tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 445,638 total parcels, and tax records cover 95.4% of the population. Recorded documents include 964,491 deeds and 819,362 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 373,828 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 445,638 |
| Residential Parcels | 401,237 |
| Commercial Parcels | 31,741 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.4% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 964,491 |
| Mortgage Records | 819,362 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 373,828 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 155,248 |
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.
Hennepin County has 1,384,371 assignment and release records. They include 167,687 assignment documents recorded from September 16, 2002, through September 3, 2025, and 1,215,460 release documents recorded from August 14, 2000, through September 3, 2025, along with 1,224 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, follow a loan through lender transfers, and identify mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Hennepin County, MN Property Records
Hennepin County property records are maintained by county offices, with the Recorder - Registrar of Titles handling deeds, mortgages and other recorded real estate documents. The records cover 445,638 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, valuations and recorded transactions.
For recording requirements and services, visit the Hennepin County real estate recording information page, which also covers electronic recording. To research records and request copies, use the Hennepin County real estate document copies and research page. Standard forms are available from the Minnesota Department of Commerce real estate forms page.
The office is at 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 612-348-5139 with questions.
Before searching, gather the property address, owner name or parcel number. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the record that matches. Deeds are available from May 3, 1989 and mortgages from January 2, 1998. If you can't find what you need online, contact the office.
Hennepin Registrar of Deeds
The Hennepin County Probate Office is located at 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55487 and can be reached at 612-348-5139. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through hennepin.us or the official website hennepin.us.
Hennepin County Recorder - Registrar of Titles
Hennepin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Hennepin County property records by address?
Start with the Hennepin County real estate document copies and research page, which explains how to research records. Have the full street address ready. If nothing matches, try a shorter version or call the Recorder at 612-348-5139.
How can I find property owners in Hennepin County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds. Use the research page to learn how to search by property address or owner name. The Recorder's office at 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Hennepin County?
The county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. For the assessed value of a specific parcel, call 612-348-5139 and ask which county office handles assessments. Have the address or parcel number ready so staff can direct you correctly.
Where can I find Hennepin County property tax bills and payment records?
For tax statements and payment history, call 612-348-5139 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 find the right bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Hennepin County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the Hennepin County Recorder - Registrar of Titles. See the real estate recording information page for recording details, or request copies through the research page.
Where can I access Hennepin County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Recorder at 612-348-5139 and ask where the county publishes parcel maps and GIS layers for its 445,638 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 Hennepin County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location, and many are set by cities. Call 612-348-5139 to be directed to the right county office, and check with the city where the property sits for its own permit and zoning requirements.
How can I create a list of property owners in Hennepin County?
The county's online tools are built for property-by-property lookups. For larger lists or bulk record requests, call the Recorder at 612-348-5139 and ask what is available. The research page explains how requests for copies are handled.