Henry County, OH Property Records
Property records in Henry, Ohio provide official information about real estate parcels, including ownership details, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax history, transfers, and land or building characteristics. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax assessments, confirm property boundaries, or understand a parcel’s transaction history.
Official Henry property records are typically maintained at the county level. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the Henry County Auditor, while deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents may be available through the County Recorder’s office. For online access, visit the Henry County Auditor’s official property records page or contact the appropriate county office for assistance with in-person requests, certified copies, or historical records.
Henry County, OH Property Records & Statistics
Henry County has a median rent of $820, close to the Ohio median of $817.75 and slightly below the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 20.34% of occupied homes, a little under the state's 21.21% and the national 21.81%, so homeownership is the norm.
The median home value is $147,800, below Ohio's $152,550 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.19% is higher than the state's 1.11% and well above the national 0.74%, so owners pay a somewhat larger share of value in tax than elsewhere in Ohio.
Incomes are comfortable. The median household income of $68,347 is above the state figure of $66,091.50 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.04% is the one measure that runs higher than both the state's 2.41% and the national 2.87%.
The figures describe a mostly owner-occupied county with moderate home values, above-average incomes and higher property tax rates, with unemployment somewhat above the averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Henry
Henry County property records cover tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 21,120 total parcels, including 13,180 residential and 984 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.56% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 35,755 deeds and 19,377 mortgages, with valuation data for 10,136 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,120 |
| Residential Parcels | 13,180 |
| Commercial Parcels | 984 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.56% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 35,755 |
| Mortgage Records | 19,377 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 10,136 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 106 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan moving to a new holder, while a release shows the mortgage was satisfied and the lien removed.
Henry County has 29,861 assignment and release records. They include 3,030 assignment documents recorded from January 7, 2005, through August 28, 2025, and 26,792 release documents recorded from February 25, 2001, through August 29, 2025, along with 39 other documents. Use the Henry County Recorder records search to look them up.
They help researchers confirm earlier loans were paid off, follow a mortgage between lenders, and find liens that may still be open.
How to Search Henry County, OH Property Records
Henry County's deeds, mortgages and related recorded documents are kept by the Henry County Recorder's Office in Napoleon. The county has 21,120 parcels, and the records show ownership transfers, financing and releases.
The Henry County Recorder page gives office information and services. For documents, use the Henry County official records search, which includes deeds and mortgages recorded from January 3, 2006 through August 21, 2025.
Begin with an owner name, document type or date range, look over the results, and open the record that fits your property. Searching earlier owners helps trace the history.
The Recorder's Office is at 660 N Perry Street, Napoleon, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 419-592-1766 for help.
Henry Registrar of Deeds
The Henry County Probate Office is located at 660 N Perry Street, Napoleon, OH, 43545 and can be reached at 419-592-1766. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through countyfusion14.kofiletech.us or the official website henrycountyohio.gov.
Henry County Recorder's Office
Henry County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Henry County property records by address?
Parcel searches by address are handled through the county Auditor. For recorded documents, use the Henry County official records search. The Recorder's Office at 419-592-1766 can help if you can't locate a record.
How can I find property owners in Henry County?
Owners are listed on recorded deeds. Search by name in the official records search to find transfers since January 3, 2006. The Auditor's parcel records show current owners.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Henry County?
The county Auditor sets assessed values, and Henry County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the Auditor's office in Napoleon for a parcel, or visit the county website for office contacts.
Where can I find Henry County property tax bills and payment records?
The Henry County Treasurer collects property taxes and keeps payment records. Find contact information on the county website. Have the parcel number ready when you ask about a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Henry County?
The Recorder's Office, 660 N Perry Street, Napoleon, keeps deeds, mortgages and related documents. Search them in the official records search or see the Recorder's page.
Where can I access Henry County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are maintained by county mapping and Auditor offices. The Henry County website is the place to find the right department. Maps are for reference only and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Henry County?
Permits and zoning vary by location. Napoleon and other municipalities set their own rules, while rural parcels fall under township or county zoning. Contact the local office, or start at the county website.
How can I create a list of property owners in Henry County?
The online tools suit single lookups. To build a list, search names or document types one at a time in the official records search, or call 419-592-1766 about copy requests.