Pettis County, MO Property Records
Property records in Pettis, Missouri document important details about real estate, including ownership, parcel descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, transfers, plats, deeds, and related recorded instruments. These records are useful for confirming ownership, researching property history, estimating tax obligations, supporting real estate transactions, and reviewing legal descriptions or boundary information. Users can access official Pettis property records through county government offices, including the Pettis County Assessor for assessment and parcel information and the Recorder of Deeds for recorded land documents. To begin, visit the county’s official page for Pettis property records.
Pettis County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Pettis County has a median rent of $716, slightly above the Missouri median of $704 and below the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 16.64% of occupied homes, lower than the state figure of 20.88% and the national figure of 21.81%, so homeownership is more common here than in a typical Missouri county.
The median home value is $161,500, higher than Missouri's $137,500 and a little below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.82%, above the state rate of 0.76% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a somewhat larger share of home value in taxes.
The median household income is $59,469, above the state median of $55,167 though below the national median of $65,108. Employment is a clear strength: the unemployment rate of 1.16% is about half the state rate of 2.24% and far below the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures show a county with higher-than-average home values and incomes for Missouri, very low unemployment, a smaller rental market, and property taxes that run above both the state and national rates. Rents sit close to the state median.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Pettis
Pettis County property records include tax assessments, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 25,619 total parcels, including 18,411 residential and 1,679 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.73% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Valuation data is available for 11,789 properties, with the latest update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 25,619 |
| Residential Parcels | 18,411 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,679 |
| Other Parcels | 5,529 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.73% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | March 31, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,789 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 590 |
How to Search Pettis County, MO Property Records
Pettis County recorded documents, such as deeds and mortgages, are kept by the Pettis County Recorder of Deeds in Sedalia. The county has 25,619 parcels, and the recorder's office is where ownership transfers, loans, and liens against those properties are filed.
The Pettis County Recorder of Deeds page is the county's official resource for the office. It also serves as the entry point for searching records, so use it to review services, look up recorded documents, and find forms or instructions for filing.
To search, have the property address, owner name, or the names from a past deed or mortgage ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the matching documents, and open the one that fits the property and date you are researching. Results show the type of document, recording date, and the parties named.
The office is at 415 South Ohio Ave, Sedalia, MO, 65301, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 660-826-5000 ext 922 if you need help finding a record or requesting copies.
Pettis Registrar of Deeds
The Pettis County Probate Office is located at 415 South Ohio Ave, Sedalia, MO, 65301 and can be reached at 660-826-5000 ext 922. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through pettiscomo.com or the official website pettiscomo.com.
Pettis County Recorder of Deeds
Pettis County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Pettis County property records by address?
Use the Pettis County Recorder of Deeds page to search recorded documents tied to a property. If you cannot find a match, call the Recorder of Deeds at 660-826-5000 ext 922 or visit 415 South Ohio Ave, Sedalia, and staff can help.
How can I find property owners in Pettis County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search for the property's documents through the Pettis County Recorder of Deeds page and open the latest deed to see who holds title. You can also call 660-826-5000 ext 922 or visit the office on weekdays for help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Pettis County?
Assessed values are set by the county's assessment office, not the Recorder of Deeds. The county's latest assessment year is 2024, and its data were last updated on March 31, 2025. Call the Recorder at 660-826-5000 ext 922 for a referral to the right office.
Where can I find Pettis County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by the county's collection office rather than the Recorder of Deeds. Call the Recorder at 660-826-5000 ext 922 or visit 415 South Ohio Ave, Sedalia, MO, 65301, on a weekday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and staff can point you to the correct office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Pettis County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are held by the Pettis County Recorder of Deeds. Start with the Recorder of Deeds page to search records and review services, or call 660-826-5000 ext 922 to ask staff to locate a specific document.
Where can I access Pettis County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Recorder of Deeds does not maintain parcel maps. Call 660-826-5000 ext 922 and ask which county office provides GIS or parcel mapping. Recorded plats and legal descriptions on file at the Recorder's office also describe property boundaries and can be reviewed there.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Pettis County?
Permits and zoning are handled by offices other than the Recorder of Deeds. Call the Pettis County Recorder at 660-826-5000 ext 922 for a referral to the right office. If the property is inside a city such as Sedalia, the city may have its own permit and zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Pettis County?
The online tools are built for single-property lookups. For a larger list of owners, call the Recorder of Deeds at 660-826-5000 ext 922 and ask what bulk records are available and what fees apply. For one or two owners, search the Recorder of Deeds page.