Buffalo County, NE Property Records
Property records in Buffalo, Nebraska provide important details about real estate in Buffalo County, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, sales history, land use, and maps. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, appraisers, and real estate professionals who need to verify ownership, review valuation data, estimate taxes, or understand a property’s history.
Official Buffalo property records are maintained by county offices such as the Buffalo County Assessor and Register of Deeds. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the Buffalo County Assessor’s official property records, while recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages may be available through the Register of Deeds office. For the most accurate and current information, property owners and researchers should rely on these official county resources.
Buffalo County, NE Property Records & Statistics
Buffalo County has a median rent of $839.50, above the Nebraska median of $734 and essentially level with the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 24.2% of occupied homes, higher than the state rate of 21.72% and the national rate of 21.81%, reflecting the demand for rental housing in the county.
The median home value is $187,550, well above the state median of $130,200 and above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.37%, higher than Nebraska's 1.28% and nearly double the national rate of 0.74%. Buyers face higher prices and a heavier tax rate than in most of the state.
The median household income is $71,584.50, above both the state figure of $64,083 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 1.72%, slightly above the state's 1.38% but well below the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a higher-cost housing market than the state average, supported by above-average incomes and low unemployment, with more renters and higher property taxes than most Nebraska counties.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Buffalo
Buffalo County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 26,607 total parcels, with tax records covering 89.4% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 30,528 deeds and 32,463 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 14,956 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 26,607 |
| Residential Parcels | 16,868 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.4% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 30,528 |
| Mortgage Records | 32,463 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 14,956 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 307 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 328 |
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, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Buffalo County has 48,013 assignment and release records. They include 9,169 assignment documents recorded from January 14, 2003, through August 29, 2025, and 38,797 release documents recorded from July 1, 2001, through September 2, 2025, along with 47 other documents. The county's Buffalo County deeds records search is the place to look up individual filings.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage, how a loan moved between lenders, and whether earlier loans were released. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm that past liens were cleared before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Buffalo County, NE Property Records
Buffalo County property records are kept by county offices. The Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, and related documents, and assessment data covers 26,607 parcels, including 16,868 residential parcels. Recorded deeds and mortgages in the data run from January 3, 2006, to August 26, 2025, and foreclosure records begin July 15, 2016.
For office information, visit the Buffalo County Register of Deeds page. Recorded documents can be searched through Buffalo County deeds records online, and recording forms are available on the county's forms and charts page.
To search, have the owner name, property address, or parcel number ready, enter the most complete details you have, and open the matching record. In person, the office is at 1512 Central Ave, Kearney, and can be reached at 308-236-1239, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Buffalo Registrar of Deeds
The Buffalo County Probate Office is located at 1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, 68848 and can be reached at 308-236-1239. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through buffalocounty.ne.gov or the official website buffalocounty.ne.gov.
Buffalo County Register of Deeds
Buffalo County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Buffalo County property records by address?
Use Buffalo County deeds records online to find recorded documents, entering an owner name or document details. If you only have an address, call the Register of Deeds in Kearney at 308-236-1239 for help matching it to a parcel.
How can I find property owners in Buffalo County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds. Search Buffalo County deeds records online for the deed that transferred a property, or visit the Register of Deeds at 1512 Central Ave, Kearney.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Buffalo County?
The county assessor sets assessed values, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated May 7, 2025. The Nebraska Property Assessment Division explains the process. Contact the Buffalo County Assessor in Kearney about a specific parcel.
Where can I find Buffalo County property tax bills and payment records?
The county treasurer collects property taxes. Look up tax information through the Nebraska county treasurers' tax portal, or contact the Buffalo County Treasurer in Kearney for a specific bill or payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Buffalo County?
Deeds, mortgages, and releases are filed with the Register of Deeds. Search them through Buffalo County deeds records online, or visit the Register of Deeds page. The office is at 1512 Central Ave, Kearney, phone 308-236-1239.
Where can I access Buffalo County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county assessor's office maintains parcel maps for the county's 26,607 parcels. Contact the Buffalo County offices in Kearney to ask how to view current maps and GIS layers. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Buffalo County?
Permits and zoning are handled locally. Properties in Kearney or another city follow that city's rules, while rural land falls under county zoning. Contact the relevant city office or the Buffalo County offices before building.
How can I create a list of property owners in Buffalo County?
Online tools support individual lookups. Start with Buffalo County deeds records online to identify owners through deeds. For a larger list, call the Register of Deeds at 308-236-1239 to ask what bulk records are available.