Blaine County, MT Property Records
Property records in Blaine, Montana provide official information about land and real estate within Blaine County, including ownership details, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, deeds, plats, assessed values, tax information, and recorded interests such as easements or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, lenders, and legal professionals who need to verify ownership, review property history, confirm boundaries, or understand tax and assessment details.
Users can access official Blaine property records through county offices such as the Blaine County Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, and Assessor, depending on the type of record needed. Montana also provides statewide parcel and assessment information through its official cadastral system, where users can begin an official property records search. For certified copies or recorded documents, contact the appropriate Blaine County office directly.
Blaine County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Blaine County has a median rent of $617, noticeably lower than the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renters are a large part of the market: 40.45% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, compared with 24.36% in the state and 21.81% nationwide.
The median home value is $87,200, far below the state figure of $213,400 and the national figure of $173,750, making Blaine County one of the more affordable places to buy. Ownership costs are not as light as the prices suggest, though. The median property tax rate of 1% is higher than both the state rate of 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%.
Median household income is $60,938, slightly above the state median of $59,344 but below the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 6.63%, well above Montana's 2.16% and the national 2.87%, which points to a tighter local job market.
Overall, the figures describe a county with low housing costs and a high share of renters, a heavier tax rate relative to home values, incomes close to the state median and unemployment well above the comparison areas.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Blaine
Blaine County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data and foreclosure filings. The county has 13,358 total parcels, and tax records cover 72.41% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 2,055 deeds and 1,809 mortgages, and there are 9 Notice of Trustee Sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,358 |
| Residential Parcels | 2,470 |
| Commercial Parcels | 346 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 72.41% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 2,055 |
| Mortgage Records | 1,809 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 17 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 9 |
How to Search Blaine County, MT Property Records
Blaine County property records are held by county offices and supported by state tools. The county's data covers 13,358 parcels, 2,055 deed records and 1,809 mortgage records, including parcel details, ownership, assessed values, recorded transfers, mortgages and foreclosure notices.
The Blaine County Clerk & Recorder records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents and also posts forms on its page. The office is at 420 Ohio Street in Chinook, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 406-357-3240.
For assessment and valuation information, use the Montana property record card lookup, which shows parcel-level data from the Department of Revenue. The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows parcel boundaries and locations on a map.
To search, start with a property address, owner name or parcel number, enter the most complete details you have, and open the matching record. For documents that do not appear online, call or visit the Clerk & Recorder in Chinook and ask for assistance.
Blaine Registrar of Deeds
The Blaine County Probate Office is located at 420 Ohio Street, Chinook, MT, 59523 and can be reached at 406-357-3240. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website blainecounty-mt.gov.
Blaine County Clerk & Recorder
Blaine County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Blaine County property records by address?
Enter the street address in the Montana property record card lookup to find the parcel record. If the address does not return a match, try a shorter version or search by owner name. You can also call the Blaine County Clerk & Recorder at 406-357-3240 for help finding a property.
How can I find property owners in Blaine County?
Owner names appear in assessment records available through the Montana property record card lookup. To see the recorded deed behind a transfer, contact the Blaine County Clerk & Recorder at 420 Ohio Street, Chinook, which keeps recorded real estate documents.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Blaine County?
A parcel's assessed value is shown on its property record in the Montana property record card lookup. Blaine County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. For an explanation of how Montana values property, visit the Montana Department of Revenue.
Where can I find Blaine County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected by the county, so contact the Blaine County Treasurer in Chinook for bills, balances and payment options. Bring your parcel number or owner name. The Clerk & Recorder's office at 406-357-3240 can direct you if you are unsure which window to visit.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Blaine County?
Deeds, mortgages and similar documents are recorded with the Blaine County Clerk & Recorder, 420 Ohio Street, Chinook, open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 406-357-3240 with an owner name, address or approximate date to request copies or learn how to search.
Where can I access Blaine County parcel maps and GIS information?
Use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to view boundaries for the county's 13,358 parcels. Search by address, owner or parcel number and zoom in. Parcel maps are a convenient reference, but they are not a legal survey of property lines.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Blaine County?
Permit and zoning rules vary by location. Properties inside Chinook or Harlem follow those towns' requirements, while rural parcels are subject to county rules. Call the Blaine County Clerk & Recorder at 406-357-3240 to be pointed to the right office, and confirm requirements before you build.
How can I create a list of property owners in Blaine County?
The Montana property record card lookup is designed for one parcel at a time. To compile owners across many parcels, or to request bulk records, call the Blaine County Clerk & Recorder at 406-357-3240 and ask what is available and how the request is handled.