Colfax County, NE Property Records
Property records in Colfax, Nebraska document ownership, land descriptions, assessed values, parcel boundaries, transfers, deeds, mortgages, liens, and tax-related information for real estate within Colfax County. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, lenders, and legal professionals who need to verify ownership, review property history, estimate taxes, or confirm legal descriptions before a transaction.
Official Colfax property records can be accessed through county government offices, including the County Assessor for parcel and valuation information and the Register of Deeds for recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages. Users can start with the official Colfax County Assessor’s property records page for assessment-related information and guidance on available records.
Colfax County, NE Property Records & Statistics
Colfax County has a median rent of $785, above Nebraska's $734 but below the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is only 16.06% of occupied homes, well under the state's 21.72% and the national 21.81%, so the housing market is mostly owner-occupied.
The median home value of $109,900 is below the state median of $130,200 and far below the national $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.42%, higher than Nebraska's 1.28% and nearly double the national 0.74%, which makes taxes a significant part of ownership costs on modest-value homes.
The median household income of $72,088 is higher than both the state figure of $64,083 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 0.62%, compared with 1.38% in Nebraska and 2.87% nationally, pointing to a tight local job market.
Overall, the figures describe a county with low home values, above-average incomes, very low unemployment, a largely owner-occupied market, and above-average property tax rates.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Colfax
Colfax County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 8,681 total parcels, with 3,706 residential and 264 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 91.9% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 10,103 deeds and 4,246 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 2,589 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 8,681 |
| Residential Parcels | 3,706 |
| Commercial Parcels | 264 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.9% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 10,103 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,246 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,589 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Default Records | 104 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan being transferred from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Colfax County has 7,620 assignment and release records. They include 683 assignment documents recorded from November 1, 2005, to August 15, 2025, 6,927 release documents recorded from October 31, 2005, to August 28, 2025, and 10 other documents.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage, how it changed hands, and whether it was paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm that earlier loans were released before a sale or refinance. You can search recorded documents using the Nebraska Deeds Online search for Colfax County.
How to Search Colfax County, NE Property Records
Colfax County keeps property records covering 8,681 parcels, plus recorded deeds, mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. Recorded documents are handled by the Colfax County Register of Deeds in Schuyler.
To search deeds, mortgages, releases, and other instruments online, use the Nebraska Deeds Online search for Colfax County. For office details, services, and recording information, visit the Colfax County Register of Deeds page.
The office is at 411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, NE 68661, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 402-352-8504 with questions about recorded documents or copies.
To search, gather the property address, owner name, or any document details. Enter the most complete information you have, review the results by date and document type, and open the matching record. If a document doesn't appear online, contact the office directly.
Colfax Registrar of Deeds
The Colfax County Probate Office is located at 411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, NE, 68661 and can be reached at 402-352-8504. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through nebraskadeedsonline.us or the official website colfaxcountyne.gov.
Colfax County Register of Deeds
Colfax County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Colfax County property records by address?
Start at the Colfax County Register of Deeds page and search recorded documents through Nebraska Deeds Online. If an address doesn't return a match, try the owner's name or call 402-352-8504.
How can I find property owners in Colfax County?
Recorded deeds list owners. Search Nebraska Deeds Online for Colfax County by name or document details and open the latest deed for the parcel. The Register of Deeds at 411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, can also help on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Colfax County?
Colfax County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the assessor's latest update on June 30, 2025. For a specific parcel, call 402-352-8504 to be directed to the assessment office, or see the Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division.
Where can I find Colfax County property tax bills and payment records?
Nebraska property taxes are collected by the county treasurer. Call the Colfax County courthouse in Schuyler at 402-352-8504 and ask for the Treasurer's office to learn about current bills, payment options, and past payment records for a parcel.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Colfax County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and releases through Nebraska Deeds Online for Colfax County. Deed records run from January 3, 2006, to August 22, 2025. The Register of Deeds at 411 E 11th Street can provide copies, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Colfax County parcel maps and GIS information?
Colfax County has 8,681 parcels. Call the Register of Deeds at 402-352-8504 to ask which county office maintains parcel maps and GIS layers, or visit the courthouse at 411 E 11th Street, Schuyler, during weekday hours.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Colfax County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county or city planning offices. Call the Colfax County office at 402-352-8504 for direction to the right department, and if the property is inside Schuyler or another municipality, check with that city about its rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Colfax County?
Online tools support single-property lookups. Use Nebraska Deeds Online to review owners from recorded deeds, and for bulk or larger requests, call the Colfax County Register of Deeds at 402-352-8504 to ask what is available.