Granite County, MT Property Records
Property records in Granite, Montana document key information about land and real estate, including ownership history, deeds, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, plats, mortgages, liens, easements, and property tax or assessment details. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, title researchers, attorneys, lenders, and property owners who need to verify ownership, research property history, confirm boundaries, or review recorded encumbrances before a transaction.
Official Granite property records are maintained through Granite County government offices, particularly the Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents and related land records. Users can access county resources and office contact information through the official Granite County property records and recording information. For the most accurate results, users may need the property owner’s name, parcel number, legal description, or document recording details.
Granite County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Granite County has a median rent of $735, nearly identical to the Montana median of $736.75 and below the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.47% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 24.36% and the national 21.81%.
The median home value is $244,400, above both the state's $213,400 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.68% matches the state rate of 0.68% and is under the national rate of 0.74%, so the tax cost of owning is in line with the rest of Montana.
Median household income is $47,443, well below the state's $59,344 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.83%, higher than Montana's 2.16% and just under the national 2.87%.
In all, the figures describe a county where home values run above average while incomes lag, which can make buying a home a stretch, and where rents are close to the state median.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Granite
Granite County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 7,938 total parcels, with tax records covering 76.66% of the population for the 2024 assessment year, plus 1,102 deeds and 245 mortgages recorded since early 2024.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 7,938 |
| Residential Parcels | 2,898 |
| Commercial Parcels | 203 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 76.66% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 1,102 |
| Mortgage Records | 245 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 540 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a mortgage being transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Granite County has 951 assignment and release records in total. They include 29 assignment documents, recorded from January 31, 2022, to July 29, 2025, and 919 release documents, recorded from December 1, 2020, to August 14, 2025, along with 3 other documents.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them to confirm past liens were cleared, follow a loan between lenders, or catch a mortgage that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Granite County, MT Property Records
Granite County's property information covers 7,938 parcels, with ownership and assessment details for the 2024 assessment year and valuation data for 540 properties. The recorder data includes 1,102 deeds, recorded from January 2, 2024, to August 11, 2025, and 245 mortgages, recorded from January 9, 2024, to August 8, 2025.
The most useful official tool is the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer, where you can find a parcel by address, owner name or parcel number and view its boundaries. The Montana Department of Revenue property page explains how Montana assesses and taxes property.
To search, enter an address or owner name, open the parcel, and review the ownership and assessment details. For deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents, contact the Granite County Clerk and Recorder in Philipsburg and ask how to request a search or copies.
Granite County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Granite County property records by address?
Enter the street address in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to find the parcel, its owner and its boundaries. If the address does not match, try the owner name or parcel number, or ask the Granite County Clerk and Recorder in Philipsburg.
How can I find property owners in Granite County?
Owner names appear on parcels in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. To see the recorded deed behind a transfer, contact the Granite County Clerk and Recorder in Philipsburg, whose recorded deeds on file run from January 2, 2024, to August 11, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Granite County?
The Montana Department of Revenue assesses property; its property resources explain how values are determined. Granite County's records cover 7,938 parcels for the 2024 assessment year, last updated October 28, 2024.
Where can I find Granite County property tax bills and payment records?
Ask the Granite County Clerk and Recorder's office in Philipsburg which county office issues and collects property tax bills and how to get payment history. The Montana Department of Revenue's property information offers a general overview of property taxes.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Granite County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Granite County Clerk and Recorder in Philipsburg. Contact the office to ask how to search or request copies, and bring the owner name, address or parcel number so staff can locate the correct instrument.
Where can I access Granite County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows boundaries and ownership for Granite County's 7,938 parcels. Parcel maps are a reference tool and not a legal survey, so confirm exact boundaries with a licensed surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Granite County?
Ask the Granite County Clerk and Recorder's office in Philipsburg which department handles building permits and zoning for your property. If the property lies inside Philipsburg or Drummond, the town may have its own rules, so check with local officials before building.
How can I create a list of property owners in Granite County?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer works parcel by parcel. For a larger list of owners, ask the Granite County Clerk and Recorder's office in Philipsburg what records can be provided and whether fees or request forms apply.