Madison County, MO Property Records
Property records in Madison, Missouri, document essential information about real estate within the community, including ownership history, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax details, deeds, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm property characteristics, or understand the history of a parcel.
Because Madison is located in Monroe County, official property records are maintained through county offices such as the Assessor, Recorder of Deeds, and Collector. Users can access or request official Madison property records through the Monroe County government property records resources, where they can find the appropriate county office for assessments, land records, and tax information.
Madison County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Madison County has a median rent of $694.50, a little below Missouri's $704 and well under the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 21.44% of homes, slightly above the state's 20.88% and just under the national 21.81%, so renting is about as common here as elsewhere even though it costs less.
The median home value is $129,950, lower than the state median of $137,500 and far below the national $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.76%, matching the state rate and sitting just above the national 0.74%. Buyers find lower prices than in most of Missouri, but the tax rate does not add a discount on top of that.
Median household income is $53,173.50, below the state's $55,167 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.99%, higher than the state's 2.24% and slightly above the national 2.87%, which points to a somewhat softer local job market.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable county where lower rents and home values line up with lower incomes, and where a typical tax rate and a modest unemployment gap are the main points of difference from the state.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Madison
Madison County property records include assessor parcel data, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 10,859 total parcels, including 6,649 residential and 494 commercial parcels, with 15,944 deed records and 8,630 mortgage records recorded between January 3, 2006 and August 21, 2025. Valuation data is available for 5,116 properties, and the latest valuation update was August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 10,859 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,649 |
| Commercial Parcels | 494 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 69.02% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 15,944 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,630 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,116 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 189 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow 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 lifted from the property.
Madison County has 10,485 assignment and release records, made up of 822 assignment documents recorded from January 5, 2005 to August 19, 2025, 9,655 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005 to September 3, 2025, and 8 other documents.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, title researchers, and owners can use them to trace a loan between lenders and to spot a lien that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Madison County, MO Property Records
Madison County deed and mortgage records are handled by the Recorder of Deeds at 1 Court Square, Fredericktown. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 573-783-2176, option 1. Records cover the county's 10,859 parcels along with its deeds, mortgages, and related documents.
The Madison County Recorder of Deeds website has office information and services. To look up documents yourself, use the Madison County online records search, where you can find recorded deeds and mortgages, including the owner names and recording dates attached to them.
For questions about how assessments are handled across Missouri, the Missouri State Tax Commission is the state agency that oversees property tax assessment.
To search, start with the property owner's name or the address, open the online records search, enter the most complete details you have, and review the matching documents by recording date. If a document does not appear online, call the Recorder's office and staff can point you to the right record.
Madison Registrar of Deeds
The Madison County Probate Office is located at 1 Court Square, Fredericktown, MO, 63645 and can be reached at 573-783-2176 Opt. 1. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through madisoncountyrecorderofdeeds.com or the official website madisoncountyrecorderofdeeds.com.
Madison County Recorder of Deeds
Madison County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Madison County property records by address?
The Recorder of Deeds does not index records by street address online, so start with the owner's name in the Madison County online records search. If you only have an address, call the Recorder of Deeds at 573-783-2176, option 1, and staff can help you work out the owner and the recorded documents tied to the property.
How can I find property owners in Madison County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds. Search the Madison County online records search for a deed to see who received the property and when it was recorded. Deed records in the county run from January 3, 2006 to August 21, 2025, so older transfers may need an in-person request at 1 Court Square, Fredericktown.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Madison County?
Assessed values come from the county's assessor records, which are on the 2024 assessment year and were last updated January 9, 2025. The Recorder of Deeds does not set values, but the office at 573-783-2176, option 1, can direct you to the assessor. The Missouri State Tax Commission at stc.mo.gov explains how assessments work.
Where can I find Madison County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued and collected by the county's tax collection office rather than the Recorder of Deeds. Call the Recorder at 573-783-2176, option 1, for a referral to the right office and for help confirming whether a lien or deed affects the property you are checking.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Madison County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are available through the Madison County online records search. You can also visit the Recorder of Deeds office at 1 Court Square, Fredericktown, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, to request copies in person.
Where can I access Madison County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 10,859 parcels are kept by the assessor's side of county government, not the Recorder. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 573-783-2176, option 1, and ask for the right office to contact for parcel boundaries and mapping layers.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Madison County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and city offices rather than the Recorder of Deeds. If the property is inside a city such as Fredericktown, contact city hall; for rural land, ask at the county courthouse. The Recorder's office at 573-783-2176, option 1, can point you in the right direction.
How can I create a list of property owners in Madison County?
The online tools are built for looking up one record at a time, so a full owner list requires a different approach. Searching the Madison County online records search by date range shows recent deeds and their parties. For larger requests, call the Recorder's office at 573-783-2176, option 1.