Mercer County, OH Property Records
Property records in Mercer, Ohio document ownership, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, transfers, and recorded changes affecting real estate. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify property details, review valuation history, estimate taxes, or confirm ownership information before a transaction.
Official Mercer property records are maintained at the county level, primarily through the Mercer County Auditor for parcel and valuation information, with related recorded documents available through the county recorder’s office. Users can begin by visiting the Mercer County Auditor’s property records search to access official real estate and parcel information. Records may be searchable by owner name, parcel number, address, or legal description, depending on the available tools. For certified copies or historical deed documents, contacting the appropriate county office directly is recommended.
Mercer County, OH Property Records & Statistics
Mercer County combines low rents with high home values. Median rent is $681, well below Ohio's $817.75 and the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is only 14.27% of homes, far under the state's 21.21% and the national 21.81%, so the market is dominated by owner-occupied housing.
The median home value is $194,350, above the state median of $152,550 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.1% is close to Ohio's 1.11% and higher than the national 0.74%, meaning owners pay a typical Ohio tax rate on higher-value homes.
Median household income is $76,655.50, comfortably above the state's $66,091.50 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 1.43%, compared with 2.41% in Ohio and 2.87% nationally, which reflects a very healthy job market.
Overall, Mercer County is a homeownership-focused county with strong incomes, very low unemployment, and above-average home values, while the few renters who live there pay less than the state and national medians.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Mercer
Mercer County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 28,853 total parcels with tax records covering 89.36% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 43,618 deeds and 23,085 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 13,992 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 28,853 |
| Residential Parcels | 19,796 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,611 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.36% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 43,618 |
| Mortgage Records | 23,085 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 13,992 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 1,310 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a transfer of the mortgage to a new lender or loan holder, while a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Mercer County has 45,106 assignment and release records, including 4,756 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 28, 2025, and 40,286 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through September 2, 2025. There are also 64 other documents.
For property research, these records help confirm that previous mortgages were paid off, show how a loan changed hands, and reveal liens that may still be open before a purchase or refinance. The Mercer County official records search provides access to the documents.
How to Search Mercer County, OH Property Records
Mercer County recorded property documents are held by the Mercer County Recorder's Office, and its records connect to the county's 28,853 parcels. Documents such as deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases can be found by name, document type, or date.
The Mercer County Recorder's Office page covers office information and services. To search recorded documents, use the Mercer County official records search. The Recorder's forms page lists available paperwork, and the e-recording page explains electronic filing.
The office is at 101 N. Main Street, Celina, and is open Monday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, and Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM. The phone number is 419-586-4232.
To search, have the owner name or document type ready, enter the most complete details you have, and open the result that matches the property. Contact the office if a record is missing.
Mercer Registrar of Deeds
The Mercer County Probate Office is located at 101 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, 45822 and can be reached at 419- 586-4232. Office hours are Monday 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Friday 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM. Records can be accessed through mercercountyohio.org or the official website mercercountyohio.org.
Mercer County Recorder's Office
Mercer County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Mercer County property records by address?
Recorded documents linked to an address can be found in the Mercer County official records search, generally by owner name or document type. For assessment details by address, contact the Mercer County Auditor. The Recorder's Office can help at 419-586-4232.
How can I find property owners in Mercer County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds, which can be searched in the Mercer County official records search. The latest deed typically shows the current owner. The county's recorder data includes 43,618 deed records. Call 419-586-4232 for help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Mercer County?
The county auditor sets assessed values, and Mercer County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the Mercer County Auditor's Office for a parcel's assessed value. Deeds from the official records search can provide sale context.
Where can I find Mercer County property tax bills and payment records?
Ohio property tax bills are collected by the county treasurer on values set by the auditor. Contact the Mercer County Treasurer's Office for bills and payment history on a parcel. Ownership documents are available through the Mercer County Recorder's Office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Mercer County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents in the Mercer County official records search. The Recorder's Office is at 101 N. Main Street, Celina, and can be reached at 419-586-4232. Its forms page covers filing paperwork.
Where can I access Mercer County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS data for Mercer County are maintained by the county's auditor and mapping offices rather than the Recorder. Call the Recorder at 419-586-4232 for direction, and use a deed's legal description from the records search to identify a parcel.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Mercer County?
Permits and zoning in Mercer County are handled by local building and zoning authorities at the county, city, or village level. Contact the relevant local office before starting work. The Recorder does not issue permits but can answer recorded-document questions at 419-586-4232.
How can I create a list of property owners in Mercer County?
The county's tools support individual lookups. To compile owners, search deeds by name or date in the Mercer County official records search, or ask the Recorder's Office at 419-586-4232 whether bulk data is available.