Divide County, ND Property Records
Property records in Divide, North Dakota, document important information about land and real estate within the county. These records may include deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, property transfers, legal descriptions, ownership history, and assessment or tax details. They are useful for verifying property ownership, researching title history, preparing for real estate transactions, resolving boundary questions, and reviewing local property tax information.
Users can access official Divide property records through county offices such as the Recorder’s Office for recorded land documents and the Tax Director or Treasurer for assessment and tax-related information. For office details, services, and record access guidance, visit the county’s official website for Divide property records.
Divide County, ND Property Records & Statistics
Divide County has a median rent of $1,101.50, far above the North Dakota median of $688 and the national median of $840.25. Renters here pay noticeably more than renters elsewhere in the state, and renter-occupied housing makes up 24.24% of occupied homes, compared with 19.11% in North Dakota and 21.81% nationally.
Buying is a different story. The median home value of $131,750 is almost identical to the state's $131,900 and well under the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.68% is lower than both the state rate of 0.81% and the national rate of 0.74%, so ownership costs stay modest.
The median household income is $89,133, which tops both the state median of $76,250 and the national median of $65,108. Strong earnings help explain how households manage the high rents. The unemployment rate of 3.38% is the weak point: it is above the state's 1.59% and the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the numbers show a county with high rents and incomes, affordable home prices and light property taxes, along with a labor market that is tighter on jobs than the rest of the state and the country.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Divide
Divide County property records cover tax assessments, parcel data, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 8,202 total parcels, with tax records covering 90.56% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Foreclosure records are minimal, with 1 notice of sale record since March 13, 2024.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 8,202 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,018 |
| Commercial Parcels | 880 |
| Other Parcels | 6,304 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.56% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | April 11, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 1 |
How to Search Divide County, ND Property Records
Divide County's property records are spread across a few offices. Tax assessment data covers 8,202 parcels for the 2024 assessment year, and the county also holds a small number of valuation and foreclosure records. A search can reveal parcel counts by type, assessment details and legal filings tied to a property.
For recorded land documents such as deeds and mortgages, use the North Dakota Recorders Information Network, the state's shared records search used by participating county recorders. For tax and assessment background, the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner explains how property is assessed and taxed. The Divide County website lists the county offices in Crosby.
To search, have the property address, owner name or legal description ready. Enter the most specific detail you have, review the matches, and open the one that fits the parcel. Rural parcels are often described by section, township and range, so try that form if an address returns nothing.
If a document or assessment doesn't appear online, call the county courthouse in Crosby and ask the Recorder or the Director of Tax Equalization whether it is available in person.
Divide County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Divide County property records by address?
Start with the North Dakota Recorders Information Network for recorded documents tied to an address or owner. Rural properties may be listed by legal description instead of street address. If a search fails, call the Divide County courthouse in Crosby and ask staff to look up the parcel for you.
How can I find property owners in Divide County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds, which you can search through the North Dakota Recorders Information Network. Current ownership for tax purposes is held by the county's tax equalization office. Contact the county through the Divide County website to ask who maintains owner records for a given parcel.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Divide County?
Divide County's tax records cover 8,202 parcels and reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated April 11, 2025. To see a particular property's assessed value, contact the county's tax equalization office through the Divide County website, or review the state's property tax information.
Where can I find Divide County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax statements are issued by the county rather than the state. Contact the Divide County Treasurer at the courthouse in Crosby, reachable through the county website, to request a copy of a bill or ask about payment. The North Dakota Tax Department offers general guidance on property taxes.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Divide County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded instruments are searchable through the North Dakota Recorders Information Network. Enter a grantor or grantee name, or a legal description, to narrow results. For certified copies or older documents not shown online, contact the Divide County Recorder at the courthouse in Crosby.
Where can I access Divide County parcel maps and GIS information?
Statewide parcel and mapping data is published through the North Dakota GIS Hub, which can be used to view Divide County layers. With 8,202 parcels in the county, many of them rural, a map is often the easiest way to find a section or tract. Courthouse staff can also provide printed maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Divide County?
Zoning and building permits for rural land are handled at the county level, while towns such as Crosby manage their own rules inside city limits. Contact the courthouse through the Divide County website to find the right office, and confirm requirements before starting construction or changing a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Divide County?
The online tools are designed for lookups of individual properties, so a list of owners generally requires a request to the county. Contact the Divide County courthouse through the county website and ask what records can be released and whether any fee applies. Recorded transfers can also be searched on the Recorders Information Network.