Madison County, NY Property Records
Property records in Madison, New York document key details about real estate within the town and surrounding Madison County. These records typically include ownership information, deeds, mortgages, parcel boundaries, tax assessments, property descriptions, sales history, and exemption details. They are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm legal descriptions, or evaluate a property’s history.
Official Madison property records are maintained through Madison County offices, including the County Clerk for recorded land documents and Real Property Tax Services for assessment and parcel information. Users can access assessment resources and related property information through the county’s official Madison property records page.
Madison County, NY Property Records & Statistics
Madison County has a median rent of $850.50, lower than the New York median of $928.25 but a little above the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 17.3% of occupied homes, compared with 20.16% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so the county is mostly owner-occupied.
The median home value is $144,500, below the state median of $169,000 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 2.22% is a little above the state rate of 2.11% and about three times the national rate of 0.74%. Buyers pay less for a home than in much of the state, but taxes take a larger share of value than the national norm.
The median household income is $67,305, under the state median of $70,656.50 and above the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.65% is lower than both the state's 2.91% and the national 2.87%, a sign of a steady local job market.
Taken together, the figures describe a county with affordable homes, rents close to national levels, a high tax rate, middle-of-the-road incomes 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, valuation data, and judicial foreclosure filings. The county has 38,462 total parcels, including 31,105 residential and 1,884 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.86% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 44,146 deeds and 15,078 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 19,301 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 38,462 |
| Residential Parcels | 31,105 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,884 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.86% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 44,146 |
| Mortgage Records | 15,078 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 19,301 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 3,087 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment records the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Madison County has 55,393 total assignment and release records. They include 7,793 assignment documents recorded from January 6, 2004 to August 29, 2025, 47,599 release documents recorded from December 22, 2003 to August 29, 2025, and 1 other document.
These records help buyers, owners and researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, follow a loan between lenders and spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. Search them through the Madison County official records search, and see the Madison County Clerk page for office information.
How to Search Madison County, NY Property Records
The Madison County Clerk records property documents for the county. The Madison County Clerk page describes its services. The office is at 138 N Court Street, Wampsville, and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can call 315-366-2261 with questions about deeds, mortgages and other recorded filings.
To search recorded documents online, use the Madison County official records search. Search by name, document type or date range to find deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. The county has 44,146 deed records, with deeds recorded from January 3, 1994 to August 21, 2025. Attorneys and title professionals can file electronically through the Madison County e-Recording page.
For assessment information such as ownership, class and assessed value, see the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services assessment resources. The county's tax records cover 38,462 parcels and reflect the 2024 assessment year.
Start with the property address, owner name or parcel number. Confirm the owner on the assessment roll, then find the deed and any mortgages in the records search, and use the recording dates to follow the ownership history.
Madison Registrar of Deeds
The Madison County Probate Office is located at 138 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY, 13163 and can be reached at 315-366-2261. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through searchiqs.com or the official website madisoncounty.ny.gov.
Madison County Clerk
Madison County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Madison County property records by address?
Start with the street address on the local assessment roll, using the New York State assessment resources to find it. To view recorded documents, use the Madison County official records search with the owner's name. If the address does not match, try the parcel number.
How can I find property owners in Madison County?
Owner names appear on assessment rolls and recorded deeds. The county has 44,146 deed records, recorded from January 3, 1994 to August 21, 2025. Search them with the Madison County official records search and confirm current ownership using the state assessment resources.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Madison County?
Assessed values are published on each town's assessment roll. The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, and the latest assessor update was April 7, 2025. The New York State assessment resources explain how assessments are set and how to contest one.
Where can I find Madison County property tax bills and payment records?
In New York, tax bills are issued by the town or city where the property is located, so the local tax collector is usually the first contact for a bill or payment history. Tax records cover 94.86% of the county's population. Keep the parcel number or owner name handy.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Madison County?
The Madison County Clerk records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents. Search online with the official records search, or visit 138 N Court Street, Wampsville, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can also call 315-366-2261.
Where can I access Madison County parcel maps and GIS information?
The New York State GIS Program Office offers statewide spatial data and links to parcel mapping resources. Madison County has 38,462 parcels, including 31,105 residential and 1,884 commercial. Parcel maps help locate properties but are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Madison County?
Permits and zoning are handled by each town and village, so contact the local code enforcement office for the property. Ask about the zoning district, permit history and any open applications, and provide the street address or parcel number to speed up the search.
How can I create a list of property owners in Madison County?
Lookups work one parcel at a time, so a list usually means gathering assessment roll data for a municipality and matching it with recorded deeds. The state assessment resources explain where rolls are published. For recorded documents in volume, call the Madison County Clerk at 315-366-2261.