Cascade County, MT Property Records
Property records in Cascade, Montana provide important information about land, homes, and other real estate within the community. These records typically include ownership details, legal descriptions, parcel information, deeds, mortgages, recorded transfers, tax assessments, and related land documents. They are useful for verifying property ownership, researching a home’s history, reviewing tax obligations, preparing for a real estate transaction, or confirming legal boundaries.
Users can access official Cascade property records through the Cascade County Clerk and Recorder’s office, which maintains recorded land documents for properties in Cascade and the surrounding county. For authoritative records and local recording information, visit the county’s official property records resource.
Cascade County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Cascade County has a median rent of $866, higher than the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Only 18.05% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, compared with 24.36% in the state and 21.81% nationally, so owner-occupied housing dominates the county.
The median home value is $218,200, slightly above the state figure of $213,400 and higher than the national figure of $173,750. Property taxes are a heavier burden than elsewhere: the county's median property tax rate of 0.91% is well above both the state rate of 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%.
Median household income is $66,071, above the state median of $59,344 and just above the national median of $65,108, which helps support the higher rents and home values. The unemployment rate of 2.85% is higher than Montana's 2.16% and nearly matches the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a mid-priced county with a high owner share, above-average rents and incomes, and a property tax rate noticeably higher than the state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Cascade
Cascade County has extensive property records covering tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 46,419 total parcels, with tax records covering 95.25% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 97,942 deeds and 79,923 mortgages, and foreclosure records include 16,930 Notice of Trustee Sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 46,419 |
| Residential Parcels | 34,604 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,768 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.25% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 97,942 |
| Mortgage Records | 79,923 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 20,334 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 16,930 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release documents that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Cascade County has 90,794 assignment and release records. They include 9,385 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to September 3, 2025, and 81,068 release documents recorded from April 13, 2001, to September 4, 2025, along with 341 other documents. The county's Clerk & Recorder's Office is the official source for recorded documents.
These records help property researchers see who holds or has held a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. They are useful before a sale or refinance, when confirming that old liens were released, or when tracing a loan through successive lenders over the decades the records cover.
How to Search Cascade County, MT Property Records
Cascade County property records are maintained by county offices and supported by statewide tools. With 46,419 parcels, 97,942 deeds and 79,923 mortgages on file, records include parcel details, ownership, assessed values, recorded transfers, loans and foreclosure notices.
The Cascade County Clerk & Recorder's Office records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents. It is at 121 4th Street N in Great Falls, open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at 406-454-6801. The county also posts forms and permit applications, and the Montana eRecording directory supports electronic filing.
For assessment details, use the Montana property record card lookup, which shows parcel-level valuation data from the Department of Revenue.
To search, start with an address, owner name or parcel number, enter the most complete details you have, and open the matching record. For documents not found online, call the Clerk & Recorder in Great Falls for help.
Cascade Registrar of Deeds
The Cascade County Probate Office is located at 121 4th Street N, Great Falls, MT, 59401 and can be reached at 406-454-6801. Office hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website cascadecountymt.gov.
Cascade County Clerk & Recorder
Cascade County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Cascade County property records by address?
Enter the property address in the Montana property record card lookup to find its parcel record. If no match appears, shorten the address or search by owner name. The Cascade County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 406-454-6801 can also help you locate a property.
How can I find property owners in Cascade County?
Owner names appear in assessment records available through the Montana property record card lookup. To see the recorded deed that transferred a property, contact the Cascade County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 121 4th Street N, Great Falls.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Cascade County?
A parcel's assessed value is shown on its record in the Montana property record card lookup. Cascade County's records reflect the 2025 assessment year. For how Montana values property, visit the Montana Department of Revenue property page.
Where can I find Cascade County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are billed and collected by the county, so contact the Cascade County Treasurer in Great Falls for current bills, balances and payment options. Bring your parcel number or owner name. The Clerk & Recorder at 406-454-6801 can direct you to the correct office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Cascade County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases are recorded with the Cascade County Clerk & Recorder's Office, 121 4th Street N, Great Falls, open weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 406-454-6801 for copies. Electronic filers can use the Montana eRecording directory.
Where can I access Cascade County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows boundaries for the county's 46,419 parcels. Search by address, owner or parcel number and zoom in. Parcel maps are a useful reference, but they are not a legal survey of property lines.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Cascade County?
The county posts forms and permit applications on its website. Properties inside Great Falls or other towns follow municipal permit and zoning rules, so check with the city for those parcels. Call 406-454-6801 if you are unsure which office to contact.
How can I create a list of property owners in Cascade County?
The Montana property record card lookup is built for single-parcel searches. For a larger owner list or bulk records, call the Cascade County Clerk & Recorder's Office at 406-454-6801 and ask what is available and how to submit a request.