Madison County, NE Property Records
Property records in Madison, Nebraska provide essential information about real estate within the city and surrounding Madison County. These records typically include parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, land use details, improvements, and sometimes sales or transfer history. They are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, estimate taxes, review valuation data, or understand a property’s history.
Official Madison property records are maintained at the county level, primarily through the Madison County Assessor for assessment and parcel information, and the Register of Deeds for recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages. Users can begin their search through the county’s official property records resources, where they can find office information, online tools, and guidance for requesting records.
Madison County, NE Property Records & Statistics
Madison County has a median rent of $798.50, above the Nebraska median of $734 but below the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 19.73% of occupied homes, a little under the state share of 21.72% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median home value is $124,850, slightly below the state median of $130,200 and well under the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.27%, almost identical to the Nebraska rate of 1.28% and well above the national rate of 0.74%. Owners here pay roughly the same share of value as other Nebraskans, which is more than the national norm.
Median household income is $61,717, below the state figure of $64,083 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 1.38%, the same as the state rate of 1.38% and well under the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, Madison County looks much like Nebraska as a whole: moderate home values, rents that run a bit higher, incomes slightly below average, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Madison
Madison County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 20,487 total parcels, including 14,345 residential and 1,441 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 88.13% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 34,341 deeds and 21,736 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 11,615 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 20,487 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,345 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,441 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 88.13% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 34,341 |
| Mortgage Records | 21,736 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,615 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 400 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage moved from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that a mortgage was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Madison County has 36,417 assignment and release records available for research. They include 4,822 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 28, 2025, and 31,563 release documents recorded from October 5, 1994, through August 29, 2025, along with 32 other documents.
These records show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and confirm that old liens were cleared before a sale or refinance. Search recorded documents through Nebraska Deeds Online for Madison County.
How to Search Madison County, NE Property Records
Madison County property records are maintained by county offices in Madison, and the Register of Deeds handles recorded real estate documents. The county's records include 20,487 parcels with assessment details for 2024, along with deeds, mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings, so you can research ownership, transfers, and the history of a property.
To search deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents, use the Nebraska Deeds Online search for Madison County. For office details and recording information, visit the Madison County Register of Deeds page. The office is at 1313 North Main Street, Madison, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 402-454-3311.
For background on how Nebraska values and assesses property, see the Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division, the state agency that oversees county assessors.
Before searching, gather the owner name, property address, or legal description. Use the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the record that matches. If you cannot find it online, call the Register of Deeds.
Madison Registrar of Deeds
The Madison County Probate Office is located at 1313 North Main Street, Madison, NE, 68748 and can be reached at 402-454-3311. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through nebraskadeedsonline.us or the official website madisoncountyne.gov.
Madison County Register of Deeds
Madison County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Madison County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched through Nebraska Deeds Online, usually by name or legal description rather than street address. To match an address to a parcel, call the Madison County Register of Deeds at 402-454-3311 or visit 1313 North Main Street, Madison, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I find property owners in Madison County?
Owners are identified on recorded deeds, which you can search through the Madison County deed records. Search a known name or follow the transfers on a parcel. For owner details that do not appear online, the Register of Deeds can help at 402-454-3311.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Madison County?
Madison County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year and cover 20,487 parcels, last updated May 21, 2025. The county assessor sets assessed values, so contact that office for a specific parcel. The Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division explains how assessments work statewide.
Where can I find Madison County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are handled by the Madison County Treasurer, not the Register of Deeds. Contact the treasurer's office in Madison to request a bill or confirm a payment. The Register of Deeds at 402-454-3311 can direct you, and recorded liens against a property appear in the deed records.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Madison County?
Search deeds, mortgages, releases, and other documents through Nebraska Deeds Online. Madison County's deed records run from January 3, 2006, to August 15, 2025. See the Madison County Register of Deeds page, or use eRecording to submit documents.
Where can I access Madison County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are generally kept by the county assessor or county GIS staff. Contact the Madison County assessor's office to ask how to view parcel boundaries and layers for the county's 20,487 parcels. The Register of Deeds at 402-454-3311 can point you to the correct department.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Madison County?
Permits and zoning depend on location. Property inside Norfolk or another city follows that city's rules, while rural property falls under county zoning. Contact the county or the relevant city office before you build or change a use. Recorded restrictions can be found in the deed records.
How can I create a list of property owners in Madison County?
The online deed search is designed for individual lookups rather than downloadable owner lists. For a larger request, contact the Madison County Register of Deeds at 402-454-3311 and ask what records can be provided, or search Nebraska Deeds Online record by record.