Grant County, ND Property Records
Property records in Grant, North Dakota provide official information about real estate ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, assessments, and property tax details. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, lenders, attorneys, surveyors, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review a property’s history, confirm tax status, or support title and land-use decisions.
Official Grant property records are maintained by Grant County government offices, including the Recorder for land documents and the appropriate county offices for assessment and tax information. Users can access record information, office contacts, and guidance through the county’s official website for Grant property records.
Grant County, ND Property Records & Statistics
Grant County has a median rent of $447, one of the lowest figures in this comparison, against the North Dakota median of $688 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up only 12.38% of occupied homes, compared with 19.11% in the state and 21.81% nationally, so the market is overwhelmingly owner-occupied.
The median home value is $81,900, far below the state median of $131,900 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.87% is above the state rate of 0.81% and the national rate of 0.74%, though on such low values the dollar amounts remain small.
The median household income of $60,469 is under the state median of $76,250 and the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.35% is higher than North Dakota's 1.59% but lower than the national 2.87%.
Taken together, Grant County is a very affordable place to live, with inexpensive rents and homes, a small renter population and moderate incomes. Its tax rate is slightly higher than average, but the low property values keep the actual cost of ownership down.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Grant
Grant County property records include tax assessments, parcel data and property valuations. The county has 9,549 total parcels, with tax records covering 55.23% of the population for the 2024 assessment year, and valuation data is available for 603 properties. The latest valuation update was August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,549 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,078 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,000 |
| Other Parcels | 7,471 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 55.23% |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | April 23, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 603 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
How to Search Grant County, ND Property Records
Grant County's property data includes tax and assessment records for 9,549 parcels and valuation data for 603 properties, while recorded land documents are kept by the county Recorder in Carson. Searching can show parcel type, assessment year and related valuation details, along with recorded deeds and mortgages.
For recorded documents, use the North Dakota Recorders Information Network, the shared search for participating county recorders. The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner explains how property is assessed and taxed. For parcel mapping, visit the North Dakota GIS Hub.
Before you begin, have the owner's name, the property address or a legal description available. Enter the most specific information, look through the matches and open the record that fits. Most Grant County parcels are rural, so searching by section, township and range can work better than by street address.
If a record doesn't show online, call the Grant County courthouse in Carson and ask the Recorder or tax equalization office.
Grant County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Grant County property records by address?
Use the North Dakota Recorders Information Network to search recorded documents by name or property description. Because most Grant County land is rural, addresses may not match records, so call the courthouse in Carson if you need staff to identify a parcel.
How can I find property owners in Grant County?
Recorded deeds list owners and can be searched on the North Dakota Recorders Information Network. For the owner on the tax roll, contact the Grant County tax equalization office at the courthouse in Carson with the address or legal description, and staff can confirm the listed owner.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Grant County?
Grant County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated April 23, 2025. For the assessed value of a specific parcel, contact the tax equalization office at the courthouse in Carson. The North Dakota Tax Department provides general information on property assessment.
Where can I find Grant County property tax bills and payment records?
The county Treasurer handles property tax statements and payments. Call the Grant County courthouse in Carson to ask for a copy of a bill or payment history. The Office of State Tax Commissioner explains North Dakota property taxes in general terms.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Grant County?
The Grant County Recorder keeps deeds, mortgages and other instruments. Search them through the North Dakota Recorders Information Network, or visit the Recorder at the courthouse in Carson for certified copies and records that may not be indexed online.
Where can I access Grant County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county has 9,549 parcels, mostly rural land. Browse statewide parcel and map layers through the North Dakota GIS Hub. For county-specific maps or printed copies, ask at the Grant County courthouse in Carson which office keeps them.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Grant County?
County zoning covers unincorporated land, while towns such as Carson or Elgin set their own rules within city limits. Call the Grant County courthouse to find out which office handles building permits and zoning, and confirm requirements before starting construction.
How can I create a list of property owners in Grant County?
The online tools look up one property at a time, so a list of owners usually requires a request to the county. Contact the Grant County courthouse in Carson to ask what can be provided and whether fees apply. Individual names can also be searched on the Recorders Information Network.