Towner County, ND Property Records
Property records in Towner, North Dakota provide official information about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, deeds, mortgages, liens, and transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, lenders, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review tax history, confirm legal descriptions, or understand a property’s assessed value.
Because Towner is located in McHenry County, official property records are maintained through county offices such as the Recorder, Tax Director, and Treasurer, depending on the type of record needed. Users can access tax and parcel information through North Dakota’s official property records search and may contact McHenry County offices for recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages.
Towner County, ND Property Records & Statistics
Towner County has some of the lowest housing costs in North Dakota. The median rent is $515, well under the state's $688 and the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 24.75% of homes, higher than the state's 19.11% and the national 21.81%, a sign of a relatively active rental market for a rural county.
The median home value is only $61,400, less than half the state median of $131,900 and far below the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.92% is above both the state's 0.81% and the national 0.74%, so taxes take a larger bite relative to the low home values.
The median household income is $56,875, below the state's $76,250 and the national $65,108. Employment is healthy, with an unemployment rate of 1.85%, slightly above the state's 1.59% but well below the national 2.87%.
Taken together, Towner County offers very affordable housing and steady employment, paired with lower incomes and property tax rates that are higher than the state and national averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Towner
Towner County property records center on tax assessment and valuation data. The county has 8,128 total parcels, including 993 residential and 871 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 80.7% of the population. Valuation data is available for 648 properties, and the most recent update was August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 8,128 |
| Residential Parcels | 993 |
| Commercial Parcels | 871 |
| Other Parcels | 6,264 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 80.7% |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | February 24, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 648 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
How to Search Towner County, ND Property Records
Towner County has 8,128 parcels, and about three quarters of them, 6,264, are outside the residential and commercial categories, reflecting the county's farmland. Assessment records are kept locally, and deeds and mortgages are filed with the county recorder.
Recorded land documents can be searched on the North Dakota Recorders Information Network, which covers deeds, mortgages and releases. The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner is the source for information on how property is valued and taxed. The North Dakota GIS Hub is a state mapping resource for locating parcels.
Collect an owner name, an address or a legal description first. The recorded deed shows who holds title and when the property last changed hands, and assessment records give classification and tax details. The county's assessor data was last updated on February 24, 2025.
When a record is not online, contact the Towner County courthouse in Cando and ask which office has it.
Towner County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Towner County property records by address?
Contact the Towner County courthouse in Cando with the address or parcel number; the county maintains records for 8,128 parcels. Rural parcels are often described by legal description, so have that on hand. Recorded documents can be searched on the North Dakota Recorders Information Network.
How can I find property owners in Towner County?
Find the latest recorded deed through the North Dakota Recorders Information Network to see who received the property. Then ask the county's assessment office to confirm the owner on the tax roll. Searching under former owners' names can help when a recent transfer is not yet indexed.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Towner County?
Assessments reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on February 24, 2025. Ask the Towner County assessing office for a particular parcel's value. The Office of State Tax Commissioner explains how North Dakota property is assessed and taxed.
Where can I find Towner County property tax bills and payment records?
The Towner County Treasurer at the Cando courthouse handles tax bills and payments. Supply the parcel number or owner name to get a copy of a statement or confirm payment. The county's median tax rate is 0.92%. For statewide tax information, visit the Office of State Tax Commissioner.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Towner County?
Deeds, mortgages and releases are recorded with the county recorder. Use the North Dakota Recorders Information Network to search by name, document type or date. For certified copies or older documents, contact the Towner County recorder's office in Cando.
Where can I access Towner County parcel maps and GIS information?
The North Dakota GIS Hub provides state mapping layers that help find land. For a Towner County parcel map, contact the courthouse. A map is a visual reference and is not a substitute for a land survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Towner County?
Ask the Towner County courthouse whether your rural property needs a county permit or falls under zoning. Inside Cando or another city, the city auditor can explain building and zoning rules. Confirm requirements before you build or change how land is used.
How can I create a list of property owners in Towner County?
The county's records are meant for single-property searches. To get a list of owners, ask the Towner County Auditor's office what parcel or owner information can be provided and whether a fee applies. You can also look up recorded transfers one name at a time on the North Dakota Recorders Information Network.