Madison County, MT Property Records
Property records in Madison, Montana document key information about land and real estate, including ownership details, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, and recorded transfers such as deeds or mortgages. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm parcel details, or understand a property’s history.
Official Madison property records can be accessed through local Madison County offices, such as the Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents and the county assessment or tax offices for valuation and tax information. Users may also search parcel and ownership information through Montana’s official statewide property records search, which provides access to cadastral data for properties in Madison County and across Montana.
Madison County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Madison County is one of the pricier housing markets in Montana, though its tax burden is light. The median rent is $927, higher than the state median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renters make up 19.21% of occupied homes, below the state's 24.36% and the national 21.81%, so ownership is the norm.
The median home value is $341,750, well above Montana's $213,400 and also above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.42%, much lower than the state rate of 0.68% and the national 0.74%, which helps offset high purchase prices for owners.
The median household income is $61,756, above the state figure of $59,344 but under the national $65,108. Unemployment is low at 1.3%, compared with 2.16% in Montana and 2.87% nationally.
The figures describe a county with high home values and rents, a small rental sector, very low property taxes, and a strong job market. Buyers face high prices, but incomes and employment are healthier than average, and the low tax rate keeps ongoing ownership costs in check.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Madison
Madison County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, and property valuations. The county has 21,332 total parcels, including 9,119 residential and 672 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 82.6% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 23,995 deeds and 11,776 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 1,266 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,332 |
| Residential Parcels | 9,119 |
| Commercial Parcels | 672 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 82.6% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 23,995 |
| Mortgage Records | 11,776 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,266 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show how a mortgage changes after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Madison County has 4,126 assignment and release records. They include 307 assignment documents, recorded from September 9, 2021, through August 4, 2025, and 3,819 release documents, recorded from September 1, 2001, through August 6, 2025.
These records help researchers confirm that past mortgages were released, see how a loan moved between lenders, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The release records reach back more than two decades, which is useful for older properties. Recorded documents can be explored through the county's Madison County online documents page.
How to Search Madison County, MT Property Records
Madison County property records are kept by the Madison County Clerk & Recorder, which records deeds, mortgages, and related documents. With the county's assessment data, they cover 21,332 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
Start with the Madison County Clerk & Recorder page for recording information and office contacts. The office is at 103 W Wallace St, Virginia City, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; the phone number is 406-843-4270. To search recorded documents online, use the Madison County online documents page.
For parcel ownership, assessed values, and maps, the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer can be searched by address, owner name, or parcel number. The Montana Department of Revenue property assessment pages explain how property is valued and taxed.
Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Confirm the parcel in the Cadastral viewer, then search the online documents for deeds and mortgages. If something is missing online, call the Clerk & Recorder.
Madison Registrar of Deeds
The Madison County Probate Office is located at 103 W Wallace St, Virginia City, MT, 59755 and can be reached at 406-843-4270. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through madisoncountymt.gov or the official website madisoncountymt.gov.
Madison County Clerk & Recorder
Madison County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Madison County property records by address?
Search the street address in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to find the parcel, owner, and assessment details. For recorded documents, use the Madison County online documents page or call the Clerk & Recorder at 406-843-4270.
How can I find property owners in Madison County?
Owner names appear in the parcel data of the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. To confirm ownership history, search recorded deeds in the Madison County online documents, or visit the Clerk & Recorder at 103 W Wallace St in Virginia City on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Madison County?
Assessed values are shown in the parcel details of the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. To learn how values are set or how to request a review, see the Montana Department of Revenue property assessment pages.
Where can I find Madison County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes in Montana are billed and collected by the county treasurer. Contact the Madison County offices in Virginia City with the parcel number or owner name to ask about a bill or payment. The Montana Department of Revenue explains how assessed values become tax bills.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Madison County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents through the Madison County online documents page. The Clerk & Recorder at 103 W Wallace St, Virginia City, MT 59755 also helps in person, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or by phone at 406-843-4270.
Where can I access Madison County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows parcel boundaries, ownership, and property details for Madison County's 21,332 parcels. It is useful for locating a property and seeing its surroundings, but it is a reference tool and not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Madison County?
Permit and zoning rules vary depending on whether a property is within a town or in unincorporated Madison County. Check with the relevant local office before building or changing a property. The Clerk & Recorder at 406-843-4270 can point you to the right department.
How can I create a list of property owners in Madison County?
Owner details are available parcel by parcel through the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer, and recorded transfers can be searched in the Madison County online documents. For a larger list or bulk records, call the Clerk & Recorder at 406-843-4270 to ask what is offered.