Marion County, MO Property Records
Property records in Marion, Missouri provide important details about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, transfers, deeds, and related land information. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, title professionals, researchers, and anyone who needs to verify ownership, review tax history, estimate property value, or understand a parcel’s legal description.
Official Marion property records are typically maintained through county offices such as the Marion County Assessor, Recorder of Deeds, and Collector, depending on the type of information needed. Users can begin by visiting the county’s official resources for assessment and parcel information through the Marion County Assessor’s property records page. For recorded deeds or other legal land documents, users may need to contact the Recorder of Deeds directly.
Marion County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Marion County has a median rent of $731, above Missouri's $704 but below the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 17.26% of occupied homes, lower than the state's 20.88% and the national 21.81%, so homeownership is more common here than in most places.
The median home value is $147,400, higher than the state median of $137,500 and under the national $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.86%, above both the state's 0.76% and the national 0.74%, which means owners here pay a higher share of value in property taxes than typical Missouri or U.S. owners.
Median household income is $70,625, well above the state's $55,167 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 0.91%, far below the state's 2.24% and the national 2.87%, showing a strong local job market.
Overall, Marion County pairs higher incomes and very low unemployment with moderate home values, slightly higher rents, and an above-average tax rate, in a market dominated by owner-occupied homes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Marion
Marion County property records include assessor parcel data, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,360 total parcels, including 11,848 residential and 1,031 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 93.95% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 27,696 deeds and 20,930 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,360 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,848 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,031 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.95% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 27,696 |
| Mortgage Records | 20,930 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,452 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 328 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan moving from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien cleared.
Marion County has 24,785 assignment and release records, including 2,039 assignment documents recorded from January 6, 2005 to August 21, 2025, 22,707 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005 to August 21, 2025, and 39 other documents.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers see who holds a mortgage, whether past loans were paid off, and how a loan moved between lenders. That is useful for checking for open liens before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Marion County, MO Property Records
Marion County deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Recorder of Deeds at 100 S. Main St., Palmyra. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and can be reached at 573-769-7001. The records support research on the county's 16,360 parcels.
The Marion County Recorder of Deeds page has office details and services, and the Marion County forms page lists forms you may need when recording. To search documents, use the Marion County official records search, which covers recorded deeds and mortgages.
Begin by selecting Marion County in the records search, then enter an owner name or other details you have. Review the results by recording date and open the documents that match your property.
If a record does not turn up online, call the Recorder's office or visit in person during business hours for help.
Marion Registrar of Deeds
The Marion County Probate Office is located at 100 S. Main St., Palmyra, MO, 63461 and can be reached at 573-769-7001. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through officialrecordsonline.com or the official website marioncountymo.com.
Marion County Recorder of Deeds
Marion County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Marion County property records by address?
Start with the Marion County official records search to find recorded documents tied to a property. If an address search does not turn up a match, call the Recorder of Deeds at 573-769-7001 or visit 100 S. Main St., Palmyra, where staff can help connect the address to an owner.
How can I find property owners in Marion County?
Owner names are on recorded deeds. Search the Marion County official records search for the property's deed to see who received it and when. Deeds in the county run from January 3, 2006 to August 21, 2025, and the Recorder at 573-769-7001 can help with earlier transfers.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Marion County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor, with records on the 2024 assessment year and last updated April 18, 2025. The Recorder of Deeds does not set values, but staff at 573-769-7001 can point you to the assessor. The Missouri State Tax Commission explains Missouri assessment rules.
Where can I find Marion County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are handled by the county's collector, not the Recorder of Deeds. Call the Recorder at 573-769-7001 and ask for a referral to the right office. Recorded deeds and liens that may affect the property are available from the Recorder.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Marion County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents can be found through the Marion County official records search. The Recorder of Deeds page lists office information, and the forms page has recording forms.
Where can I access Marion County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 16,360 parcels are not a Recorder of Deeds function. Call the Recorder at 573-769-7001 to ask which county office offers parcel boundaries and mapping, and use recorded plats tied to deeds for legal descriptions.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Marion County?
Permits and zoning are managed by county and city offices depending on where the property is located. Properties inside a city follow that city's rules, while rural properties are handled by county offices. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 573-769-7001 for help finding the right contact.
How can I create a list of property owners in Marion County?
The online search works for individual lookups, so a full owner list takes more effort. You can search the Marion County official records search by date range to see recent deeds and the parties named. For bulk requests, call 573-769-7001.