York County, NE Property Records
Property records in York, Nebraska, document key details about real estate within the city and surrounding York County. These records typically include ownership information, legal descriptions, parcel numbers, assessed values, property tax details, land use classifications, building characteristics, sales history, plats, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens.
They are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, appraisers, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, evaluate property value, or confirm legal descriptions before a transaction.
Users can access official York property information through York County government offices, including the County Assessor for assessment and parcel data and the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents. A good starting point is the county’s website for official property records, where users can find contact information and available public record resources.
York County, NE Property Records & Statistics
York County has a median rent of $850, just above the Nebraska median of $734 and slightly higher than the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $155,300, above the state's $130,200 but below the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 18.04% of occupied homes, under the state's 21.72% and the national 21.81%, so York County is a market where most households own their homes.
The county's median property tax rate is 1.2%, a little below Nebraska's 1.28% but well above the national rate of 0.74%. Homeowners therefore pay a rate close to the state norm, applied to home values that are higher than the state median.
Median household income is $72,051, higher than both the state median of $64,083 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 1.72%, above the state's 1.38% but below the national 2.87%, which indicates a strong labor market.
Overall, the figures describe a comparatively prosperous county: incomes are above average, home values and rents sit above the state level, taxes are moderate by Nebraska standards but high nationally, and unemployment is low.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in York
York County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 10,698 total parcels, including 5,351 residential and 738 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.59% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 18,760 deeds and 6,690 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 4,594 properties, with the latest update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 10,698 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,351 |
| Commercial Parcels | 738 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.59% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 18,760 |
| Mortgage Records | 6,690 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,594 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 216 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred 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.
York County has 11,763 assignment and release records available for research. They include 1,704 assignment documents, recorded from December 20, 2010, through August 25, 2025, and 10,018 release documents, recorded from January 3, 2011, through August 28, 2025, along with 41 other documents. You can search recorded documents through the York County Register of Deeds records search.
These records help show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans have been cleared. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm that past liens were released, follow a loan as it changed hands, and identify mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search York County, NE Property Records
York County recorded documents are handled by the York County Register of Deeds at 510 N. Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 402-362-7759. Its records include deeds from January 1, 2006, and mortgages from April 3, 2006, through August 22, 2025.
Start with the York County Register of Deeds page for office information and recording details, including electronic recording. To look up recorded documents online, use the York County official records search, where you can search by name or document details and review deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases.
For assessment information, the Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division explains how Nebraska property is valued and helps you find the county assessor, whose records cover 10,698 parcels for the 2024 assessment year.
To search, have an owner name, property address, or parcel number ready. Enter the most specific detail you have, review the results, and open the document that matches the property. If something isn't available online, call the Register of Deeds office for help.
York Registrar of Deeds
The York County Probate Office is located at 510 N. Lincoln Avenue, York, NE, 68467 and can be reached at 402-362-7759. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through nebraskadeedsonline.us or the official website yorkcounty.ne.gov.
York County Register of Deeds
York County Property Records FAQ
How can I search York County property records by address?
York County parcels can be looked up by address through the county assessor, whose records cover 10,698 parcels. If the address doesn't match, try a shorter street name or search by owner name. The Nebraska Property Assessment Division can help you find the right county assessor contact.
How can I find property owners in York County?
Owner names appear in the assessor's parcel records and on recorded deeds. York County has 18,760 deed records dating from January 1, 2006, which you can search by name through the York County official records search. The Register of Deeds can also help at 402-362-7759.
How can I check a property's assessed value in York County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor. York County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the most recent assessor update on November 27, 2024. Contact the assessor with a parcel number or address, and see the Property Assessment Division for how Nebraska values are determined.
Where can I find York County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the York County Treasurer at the county courthouse. Have your parcel number or owner name ready when you call or visit. The Nebraska Department of Revenue offers general information on how property taxes are set in the state.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in York County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded with the York County Register of Deeds. Search them online through the York County official records search, or visit the Register of Deeds at 510 N. Lincoln Avenue, York, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access York County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are maintained through the county assessor. Contact that office with the parcel number or address from your assessment record to request a map or confirm boundaries and legal descriptions. The Property Assessment Division can direct you to the right county contact if needed.
How can I check permits and zoning information in York County?
Permits and zoning are handled locally: the county zoning office covers rural property, while the City of York covers property inside city limits. Call the York County courthouse with the property address and ask which office issues permits and zoning approvals for that location.
How can I create a list of property owners in York County?
Start with the assessor's records, which cover 10,698 parcels, including 5,351 residential and 738 commercial parcels. Ask the York County assessor how owner list requests are handled. You can verify owners on individual parcels by searching recorded deeds through the official records search.