Cavalier County, ND Property Records
Property records in Cavalier, North Dakota provide official information about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, transfers, deeds, mortgages, and other recorded land documents. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, lenders, attorneys, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership history, review tax obligations, confirm legal descriptions, or support real estate transactions.
Because Cavalier is located in Pembina County, official property records are maintained through county offices such as the Recorder and Tax Director. Users can access these records by contacting or visiting Pembina County government offices, and online resources may be available through the county’s official website. For accurate and current information, start with the county’s official property records resources provided by Pembina County.
Cavalier County, ND Property Records & Statistics
Cavalier County has a median rent of $715, above the North Dakota median of $688 but below the national figure of $840.25. Homes are inexpensive, with a median home value of $84,000 compared with $131,900 statewide and $173,750 nationally. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 15.91% of homes, below the state share of 19.11% and the national share of 21.81%.
The median property tax rate is 1.17%, well above the state rate of 0.81% and the national rate of 0.74%. Because home values are low, the dollar amounts remain modest, but owners pay a notably larger share of value in tax than owners in most of the state.
Median household income is $64,866, below the state median of $76,250 and just under the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 0.45%, far below the state's 1.59% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, Cavalier County is an affordable, low-unemployment market with lower incomes and one of the heavier tax rates in the comparison.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Cavalier
Cavalier County property records include tax assessments, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 13,462 total parcels, including 1,626 residential and 2,167 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 91.37% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Valuation data is available for 1,044 properties, with the latest update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,462 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,626 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,167 |
| Other Parcels | 9,669 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.37% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | March 26, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,044 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Foreclosure Process | Judicial |
How to Search Cavalier County, ND Property Records
Cavalier County property records are kept by the county offices that handle assessment, taxation, and recorded documents. The data covers 13,462 parcels, including 1,626 residential and 2,167 commercial parcels, with the latest assessor update on March 26, 2025.
Start with a property address, owner name, or parcel number. Contact the Cavalier County courthouse in Langdon and ask the tax equalization or assessor's office to identify the parcel and give its 2024 assessment details. The County Treasurer provides tax bills and payment history, and the County Recorder provides copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents.
When you call, share the most complete details you have and confirm the parcel number before requesting records. Foreclosures follow a judicial process, and the county's records for these filings begin August 1, 2025.
If you need older documents or items that can't be sent remotely, ask the office whether visiting in person is the best way to review them.
Cavalier County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Cavalier County property records by address?
Call the Cavalier County courthouse in Langdon and ask the assessor or tax equalization office to look up the address. Staff can provide the parcel number and assessment details for the county's 13,462 parcels. If nothing matches, try the owner's name or a shorter version of the street name.
How can I find property owners in Cavalier County?
Owner names appear in assessment records and recorded deeds. Ask the Cavalier County assessor's office to search by address or parcel number, and contact the County Recorder for the deed that transferred title. A parcel number or legal description speeds up the search.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Cavalier County?
Assessed values are set by the county assessment office, and the latest records reflect the 2024 assessment year, updated March 26, 2025. Call the Cavalier County courthouse with the parcel number for the current value, and ask about the board of equalization if you want to question it.
Where can I find Cavalier County property tax bills and payment records?
The County Treasurer at the Cavalier County courthouse issues tax bills and keeps payment records. Provide the parcel number or owner name to request a bill or payment history. The most recent tax year in the county's records is 2024.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Cavalier County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments are kept by the Cavalier County Recorder at the courthouse. Contact the office with the owner name, address, or parcel number to request copies, and ask whether older records must be reviewed in person.
Where can I access Cavalier County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are maintained by county assessment or planning staff. Ask the Cavalier County courthouse whether a parcel map or GIS layer is available and give the parcel number. Maps show where a parcel sits but are not a legal survey of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Cavalier County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on location. For property inside a city such as Langdon, contact that city's office. For rural land, call the Cavalier County courthouse and ask which office handles zoning and building permits, and have the address or parcel number ready.
How can I create a list of property owners in Cavalier County?
Records are generally searched one property at a time. To compile a list, ask Cavalier County assessment staff whether parcel and owner data can be provided and whether fees apply. With 13,462 parcels, narrowing the request by area or property type makes it easier to fulfill.