Houston County, MN Property Records
Property records in Houston, Minnesota document important details about real estate within the city and surrounding Houston County. These records may include deeds, ownership history, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax information, plats, mortgages, and other recorded land documents. They are useful for confirming property ownership, researching sales history, reviewing tax obligations, verifying boundaries, and supporting real estate transactions, estate planning, or title research.
Official Houston property records are maintained at the county level, primarily through the Houston County Recorder and related county offices such as the Assessor or Auditor/Treasurer. Users can access land records, recording information, and guidance through the county’s official property records resources, or by contacting the Houston County offices directly for in-person assistance and certified copies.
Houston County, MN Property Records & Statistics
Houston County has a median rent of $792, a little below the Minnesota median of $808 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 17.03% of occupied homes, slightly above the state's 16.38% and below the national 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median home value is $194,000, just above Minnesota's $190,000 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.17% is higher than both the state rate of 0.98% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners here pay a larger share of their home's value in tax than the typical Minnesota owner.
The median household income is $67,738, below the state median of $70,066 but above the national median of $65,108. Employment is a clear strength: the unemployment rate of 1.31% is well under Minnesota's 2.29% and the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe a county with near-state-level rents and home values, relatively high property taxes, middle-of-the-road incomes, very low unemployment and a market where most residents own.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Houston
Houston County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,420 total parcels, and tax records cover 89.69% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 17,037 deeds and 14,675 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 6,361 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,420 |
| Residential Parcels | 8,958 |
| Commercial Parcels | 793 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.69% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 17,037 |
| Mortgage Records | 14,675 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,361 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 88 |
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 that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Houston County has 6,884 assignment and release records. They include 466 assignment documents and 6,418 release documents, recorded from December 1, 2020, through August 20, 2025.
These records are useful for property research because they 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 spot mortgages that may still be open before a purchase or refinance.
How to Search Houston County, MN Property Records
Houston County property records are maintained by county offices, with the Recorder handling deeds, mortgages and other recorded real estate documents. The records cover 16,420 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, valuations and recorded transactions.
For information on the office and its services, visit the Houston County Recorder page, which also has forms and recording information. To search recorded documents online, use the Houston County LandShark records search, the county's portal for official land records.
The Recorder's office is at 304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 507-725-5813 for help with a record.
Before searching, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results and open the document that matches. Deeds and mortgages are available from January 3, 2006 forward. If an online search comes up empty, contact the office directly.
Houston Registrar of Deeds
The Houston County Probate Office is located at 304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, MN, 55921 and can be reached at 507-725-5813. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through landshark.co.houston.mn.us or the official website co.houston.mn.us.
Houston County Recorder
Houston County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Houston County property records by address?
Use the Houston County LandShark records search to look for recorded documents tied to a property. If an address search doesn't return a match, try a shorter version or call the Recorder at 507-725-5813 for help locating the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Houston 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 304 S. Marshall St., Caledonia, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Houston County?
The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year. For the assessed value of a specific parcel, call the Recorder at 507-725-5813 and ask which county office handles assessments. Have the address or parcel number on hand.
Where can I find Houston County property tax bills and payment records?
For tax statements and payment history, call 507-725-5813 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 Houston County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the Houston County Recorder. Search them online through LandShark or visit the Recorder's page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Houston County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Recorder at 507-725-5813 and ask where the county publishes parcel maps and GIS layers for its 16,420 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 Houston County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on the property's location. Call 507-725-5813 to be directed to the county office that handles land use. If the property is inside a city, check with that city too, since it may have its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Houston 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 507-725-5813 to ask what is available and how requests are handled.