Yellow Medicine County, MN Property Records
Property records in Yellow Medicine, Minnesota include information about land and real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, assessed values, property taxes, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, surveyors, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm legal descriptions, or study property history.
Official Yellow Medicine property records are maintained by county offices, including the Assessor for valuation and parcel information and the Recorder for recorded land documents. Users can access current guidance, office contacts, and available record services through the county’s official property records resources. For the most accurate information, users should rely on Yellow Medicine County’s official offices and records systems.
Yellow Medicine County, MN Property Records & Statistics
Yellow Medicine County has a median rent of $756, below the Minnesota median of $808 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 16.82% of homes, slightly above the state figure of 16.38% and lower than the national 21.81%, so the county is largely a community of homeowners.
The median home value is $134,600, which is lower than the state median of $190,000 and the national median of $173,750. Property taxes are the heavier part of the cost picture: the county's median property tax rate of 1.15% is above the state rate of 0.98% and the national rate of 0.74%, even though lower values keep the dollar amounts more modest.
Median household income is $66,354, a little under Minnesota's $70,066 but above the national figure of $65,108. Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 1.45%, well below the state's 2.29% and the national 2.87%.
The overall picture is an affordable county with low rents and home values, higher-than-average property tax rates, near-average incomes, and exceptionally low unemployment.
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How to Search Yellow Medicine County, MN Property Records
Yellow Medicine County's recorded land records are kept by the County Recorder's Office in Granite Falls. The office holds deeds, mortgages, and related documents that people use to confirm ownership, review transfers, and check for liens on a property.
Begin with the Yellow Medicine County Recorder's Office page, which describes the office and the services it provides. For other county departments, the county's main site at Yellow Medicine County is the place to start.
To search, gather the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Use that detail to identify the parcel, then ask for the deeds or mortgages recorded against it. Compare the names and recording dates on each document with the property you are researching, and look for releases that show an earlier mortgage was paid off.
The Recorder's Office is at 180 8th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 320-564-3132 if you need help finding a record.
Yellow Medicine Registrar of Deeds
The Yellow Medicine County Probate Office is located at 180 8th Ave, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 and can be reached at 320-564-3132. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website co.ym.mn.gov.
Yellow Medicine County Recorder's Office
Yellow Medicine County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Yellow Medicine County property records by address?
Start with the Yellow Medicine County Recorder's Office page and have the full street address ready. If the parcel is hard to find, try a shorter version of the address or a parcel number. You can also call the office at 320-564-3132 for help.
How can I find property owners in Yellow Medicine County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds held by the County Recorder. Contact the office at 180 8th Ave, Granite Falls, or call 320-564-3132 with the address or parcel number. Ask for the most recent deed on the property so you can see the current owner and the date of the transfer.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Yellow Medicine County?
Assessed values are tied to each parcel, so have the address or parcel number ready. Call the Recorder's Office at 320-564-3132 and ask which county office provides assessment information, or begin at the Yellow Medicine County website to find the right department and its contact details.
Where can I find Yellow Medicine County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax statements are tied to a parcel number, so find it on a deed or earlier bill first. If you cannot locate a statement, call 320-564-3132 and ask which county office issues and collects property taxes. Staff can point you to the correct department, its address, and its hours.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Yellow Medicine County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the County Recorder. See the Recorder's Office page, or visit 180 8th Ave, Granite Falls, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Calling ahead at 320-564-3132 can save a trip.
Where can I access Yellow Medicine County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are generally provided by county mapping or land records staff. Call the Recorder's Office at 320-564-3132 and ask where parcel maps and GIS layers are published, or look through the county website for the responsible department. Parcel maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Yellow Medicine County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location, since cities may manage their own. For property inside a city, contact that city's office. For other land, call 320-564-3132 and ask which county department handles zoning and building permits before you begin a project.
How can I create a list of property owners in Yellow Medicine County?
The county's records are best for property-by-property lookups. To build a list, gather the parcel numbers you need and request each deed from the Recorder's Office at 180 8th Ave, Granite Falls, or by phone at 320-564-3132. For larger requests, ask what the office can provide.