Prairie County, MT Property Records
Property records in Prairie, Montana provide important information about real estate located in Prairie County, including ownership details, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, transfers, plats, liens, and recorded documents such as deeds or mortgages. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, lenders, attorneys, title companies, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review property taxes, confirm parcel information, or research land history.
Official Prairie property records are maintained through Prairie County offices, including the Clerk and Recorder for recorded land documents and the county appraisal/tax offices for assessment and tax information. Users can also access parcel and assessment data through Montana’s official statewide property records search, which provides public cadastral information for properties across the state, including Prairie County. For certified copies or the most current recorded documents, users should contact the Prairie County Clerk and Recorder directly.
Prairie County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Prairie County has a median rent of $710.50, slightly below the Montana median of $736.75 and below the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 32.89% of homes, considerably higher than the state share of 24.36% and the national share of 21.81%, so renting is a large part of the local market.
The median home value is $179,500, below Montana's $213,400 but a little above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.89% is higher than the state rate of 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%. Homes cost less than the state typical, though the tax rate is among the heavier figures in the comparison.
Median household income is $43,467.50, well below the state figure of $59,344 and the national figure of $65,108. Lower incomes make the county's modest rents and home prices important for affordability. The unemployment rate is 2.24%, slightly above the state rate of 2.16% and below the national rate of 2.87%, so job conditions are close to average.
In short, Prairie County combines modest housing costs and a high renter share with low incomes, a higher tax rate, and ordinary unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Prairie
Prairie County's property records include tax assessments, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 3,860 total parcels, including 1,088 residential and 114 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 65.18% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The latest valuation update was on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 3,860 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,088 |
| Commercial Parcels | 114 |
| Other Parcels | 2,658 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 65.18% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | August 30, 2024 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 4 |
| Foreclosure Records From | September 5, 2023 |
How to Search Prairie County, MT Property Records
Prairie County's data covers 3,860 parcels, including 1,088 residential and 114 commercial properties, with tax records for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages are filed with the county Clerk and Recorder at the courthouse in Terry, the county seat.
For parcel lookups, the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer is the state's official mapping tool. You can search by address, owner name, or parcel number and view parcel boundaries and ownership information. To learn how property is valued and how to check an assessment, the Montana Department of Revenue property page is the official state resource.
For deeds, mortgages, tax bills, or other recorded documents, contact the Prairie County courthouse in Terry. County staff can explain which office handles each record and help with copies that aren't available online.
To get started, have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details, check the results against the property you are researching, and open the matching entry.
Prairie County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Prairie County property records by address?
Use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer and enter the address to find the parcel. For rural land, an owner name or parcel number can work better. The Prairie County courthouse in Terry can also help locate a property.
How can I find property owners in Prairie County?
Owner names are shown on parcel records in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. For the recorded deed behind a sale or transfer, contact the Prairie County Clerk and Recorder at the courthouse in Terry.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Prairie County?
The Montana Department of Revenue values property statewide, and its property page explains how to look up an assessment. Prairie County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, so use that year when reviewing a value.
Where can I find Prairie County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued at the county level. Contact the Prairie County courthouse in Terry and ask for the office that handles tax billing and payments, which can confirm the amount due and provide payment history for your parcel.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Prairie County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are held by the Prairie County Clerk and Recorder in Terry. Call or visit the courthouse to request copies or ask for help searching, and have the owner name and approximate recording date ready.
Where can I access Prairie County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows parcel boundaries, ownership, and map layers for Prairie County's 3,860 parcels. The maps are for reference and are not a legal survey, so rely on a licensed surveyor for exact boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Prairie County?
Contact the Prairie County courthouse in Terry to ask whether permits or zoning rules apply to your property. For land inside the town of Terry, also check with the town, since it may maintain its own requirements.
How can I create a list of property owners in Prairie County?
Use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to look up owners one parcel at a time. For a larger set of records, contact the Prairie County Clerk and Recorder in Terry and ask what the office can provide.